The Portable Child

I have wanderlust, constantly craving new adventures, new places to explore. I look at a world map and I see … Continue reading The Portable Child

Penguins…the Stars of the Show

My heart starts to pound in excitement as our raft eases closer to the island. The breeze has died down … Continue reading Penguins…the Stars of the Show

I cling to the handle bars as I race down the mountain on a bike. It’s so rough that, with … Continue reading A (Slightly Terrifying) Bike Ride Down a Volcano

The cool air blows my hair into my face as I push off the canyon wall with my feet. The … Continue reading Over the Edge in Zion

The kayak moves through the clear blue water with ease. I feel the water from Rafael’s oar dripping on my … Continue reading Gilligan’s Island…More Than a 3-hour Tour

In 2003, Rafael, Rachel (then 4-years old,) her older brother Gabe and I took a journey to Scotland. It was … Continue reading Scotland…Where I Learned to Drink Scotch Like a Pro

We sit on the edge of the Zodiac raft, clutching the nylon straps, faces turned into the breeze. The sun … Continue reading The Tidal Bore is no bore!

Rachel peers into the very small opening to the cave and turns to the guide. “I don’t think I’ll fit. … Continue reading Doing the James Bond slide…an Ice Cave Adventure in Iceland

I peer through my goggles as I careen down the hill. The wind is whipping the hair back from my … Continue reading There’s No Laughing in Sandboarding…a Peruvian Adventure

“This will be a magical, unforgettable experience. Your winter adventure begins here!” If you have read any of my other … Continue reading The Magical Night of Ice…Surviving the Ice Hotel

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