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
“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
Far off in the distance, I caught glimpse of a tiny speck of color floating through the green, sky-high hills of the Andes. A smile so big it warmed my cheeks spread across… Continue reading
The Lares trek, Day One Distance covered: 16km
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
“The human spirit needs places where nature has not been rearranged by the hand of man.”
Meeting other adventurous souls is a gift of more adventures to come. We experienced countless excursions while in Itacaré such as, walking down empty beaches as far as our legs would carry us, eating… Continue reading
“Wilderness. The word itself is music.” (Edward Abbey, Desert Solitaire) And it was by the music of nature that I found this amazing place. I was unable to rest after a long a… Continue reading
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
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
I absolutely love Mendocino. The drive North through the redwoods is calming, the small towns reflect a simpler way of life bringing you closer to nature, and the coastline is utterly breathtaking. My… Continue reading
Maui’s terrain is so diverse it could be its own mini planet. To the East there is lush jungle, waterfalls & red sand beaches, and to the North, the perfect winds blow steady… Continue reading
And so we did! Last Fall, we had a marvelous time traipsing through the woods and up the mountains to an icy high alpine lake where we could truly be alone in the… Continue reading
A rainy day at Rodeo Beach in the Marin Headlands.
After three days of driving through Texas we finally arrived at the Guadalupe Mountain range on the border of New Mexico. Up until this point we had been sleeping only in the back… Continue reading
