Tag Archive: adventure

El Lago Mágico

Lake Atitlán is pure magic. It could have something to do with its exquisite beauty and natural surroundings, the majestic volcanoes, its ever-present authenticity or all of the vibrant colors painted into the fabric of it’s… Continue reading

Semuc Champey, Guatemala

“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”… Continue reading

“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild & precious life?”

We arrived in Guatemala by bus from Mexico via Belize, after a long weekend of Salsa dancing our nights away at an annual conference on the beach in Cancun. The first leg of the… Continue reading

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir

The Lares trek, Day One Distance covered: 16km

The Lares Trek

We left Cusco, sleepy and nearly still dreaming, in the brisk and dark hours of the morning. After making one final stop at a tiny village in the sacred Valley for breakfast and last-minute supplies,… Continue reading

Endless California Summer

A quick break from all of the travel for a lil’ California Love. “The trouble with moving around and falling in love with new places is that you leave a piece of your… Continue reading

The Blue Mountains

“Live, travel, adventure, bless, and don’t be sorry.” – Kerouac While I was home in San Francisco researching where to go and what to see in Jamaica, I learned about a sunrise hike… Continue reading

Boston Beach, Jamaica

Between the Jerk Stand & the Jerk Stand

When we arrived in Port Antonio darkness surrounded us. There were few street signs let alone street lights on our journey across the island, and we took countless wrong turns. Luckily Jamaica is… Continue reading

pôr do sol

“I like this place and could willingly waste my time in it.” – Shakespeare For the 3 weeks we lived in Itacaré we joined our new friends right where we met them; we… Continue reading

Life by the Sea

I am a sucker for anything beach and ocean related, and this tiny town lives and breathes the sea.  We slowly started to discover all the nooks and crannies of Itacaré, the myriad… Continue reading

Fumaça, Chapada Diamantina

The Mountains Were Calling: Lençois, Bahia

The decision to head inland to one of Brazil’s most beautiful national parks was spontaneous at best. We were planning on heading to yet another beach, an Island off of the coast of… Continue reading

Piscinas Naturais

Sometimes in life, things just fall into place … if you let them. Remaining positive always seems to pay off in the end. These notions seem that much more present whilst traveling. The… Continue reading

Barra da Lagoa

The taxi driver was scaring me as we winded through the hills of Florianópolis on our way to Barra da Lagoa. ” All of the surf is on the North side of the… Continue reading

Ilha da Magia

The “Island of Magic” as seen from the air. Who knows what Florianópolis will bring…

Ghost Town

Tourist Bodie The Bodie you’re not supposed to see…

Refuge

Lying here on a warm rock, the sun kisses your body, the gentle breeze soothes your skin, the mountains comfort you and the sound of the water trickles over your mind silencing all… Continue reading