Journeys

Cusco, Peru

Cusco, Peru

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Cusco, Peru is one of those rare places where you can FEEL the electricity; one of those iconic locales where the sense of ADVENTURE seems to just hang in the air. A city of ancient monuments built by long-lost civilizations; centuries-old cobblestone streets worn smooth through epochs of countless footsteps; whispers of myths and legends…
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RoadTripping in Ireland

RoadTripping in Ireland

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Road trips are all about adventure. Exploring the unknown; the freedom to go wherever you choose; the experiences and stories that come from having a loose itinerary and being open to the spontaneous and unforeseen… For me, there’s nothing better than unexplored country, a good map, and a windy road into the unknown… Adventure awaits…
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WHALE SHARK!!!!

WHALE SHARK!!!!

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‘WHALE SHARK!!!!’ After hours of hopeful waiting, the shout finally came down from the spotter perched high atop the boat’s upper deck. The search planes overhead had identified a massive shadow moving swiftly through the swirl and the chop of the Ningaloo Reef Marine Park, and the boat was quickly moving into position. We grabbed…
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Westland National Park, New Zealand

Westland National Park, New Zealand

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Westland Tai Poutini National Park is a MUST SEE when traveling through the South Island of New Zealand. Nestled along the rugged west coast, this incredible park is located in the heart of the Southern Alps- the impressive mountain range that runs all along the coast… It extends from the highest peaks of this mountain…
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Hiking the McKenzie River Trail

Hiking the McKenzie River Trail

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I had always heard that Oregon is GREEN. And awesome. I learned that for myself when I was invited out to Eugene in the summer of 2016 for the US Olympic Track and Field Trials. A good friend had rented a house near historic Hayward Field, and I thought ‘Heck yeah! I’ve never been to…
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The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu

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The Inca Trail and Machu Picchu- where to begin? Two of THE iconic activities and attractions of the entire South American continent, they are MUST SEE’s on any traveler’s list when touring Peru. I had been looking forward to the 4 day trek and my visit to the citadel in the sky ever since booking…
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Into the Andes

Into the Andes

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After my adventures in Ecuador, I decided it was time to head for the mountains- namely, the soaring Andes Mountains of Central Peru. I had highlighted the Peruvian city of Huaraz as a MUST SEE during the planning phases of my trip, and knew that if I wanted to have more than a day or…
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Condors, craters, crafts, and cascades- this is Ecuador

Condors, craters, crafts, and cascades- this is Ecuador

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Ecuador- where to begin? It’s crazy, really. I was only there for a week- and it was a whirlwind tour for those 7 days- but somehow, I just fell in love with the place. The natural beauty, the friendly people, the rolling hills and the towering volcanoes- an outdoor adventurer’s dream, for sure. Maybe that’s…
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Heading South- Medellin and Bogota

Heading South- Medellin and Bogota

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After I left Cartagena, I decided it was time for some cooler weather, and hopped a plane to Medellin- aka The Drug and Murder Capital of the World, circa 1990. Lucky for me, times have changed in Medellin, and today it is more well known for its proud resident paisas, its magnificent parks, its raucous…
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Beating the Heat in Cartagena

Beating the Heat in Cartagena

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SO- I’ve been battling ‘Technical Difficulties’ with my computer for the past week and a half, and that is what has kept me from posting anything about my adventures in Colombia… Today, the computer has decided to cooperate, and thus, I’m trying to take advantage of the window of opportunity to get as caught up…
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