When I realized my next trip would be to Alaska, one thought immediately came to mind…polar bears in Alaska..or more specifically polar bears in Barter Island. Polar bears have been on the list of threatened species since 2008, and with global warming not slowing down anytime soon, I figured my time may be limited to … Read more
Once upon a time I went ziplining in Monteverde, Costa Rica and well…kind of got stuck:
**Turn up the sound**
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Anyway, this was entirely my fault. I was holding my hands out horizontally to get better Go Pro footage, which made me come to a complete stop. So if you want some extra air time at Selvatura, make sure you do the same 😉
Stay tuned for my full Costa Rica video!
1. Kristin of Be My Travel Muse Pictured sand boarding in Namibia What was the craziest night you’ve experienced while traveling? Hard to say but it might be the time that I was the impromptu guest at a Malaysian karaoke party and my host kept introducing me to everyone as a “singer from Hollywood.” I’d … Read more
When someone from Paris recommends a French restaurant, you know it’s going to be good. La Cordonnerie is a cozy French restaurant on Rue Saint Roch with an amazing atmosphere. As you step in La Cordonnerie, you will feel like you are stepping into someones kitchen. It is an old charming building with the original wooden … Read more
While traveling through foreign countries, I believe the best way to find out what to do, see or eat, is to ask the locals. I was in a crazy taxi ride (those who have been to Lisbon can probably relate) and the cab driver filled me in about his love for traditional Portuguese music … Read more
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What A Ride!” Yosemite National Park is one of those … Read more
When I was younger, I was deathly afraid of roller coasters and planes. At some point during my youth, I was even afraid of sticking my head under water. One day, everything changed. Out of nowhere, I wanted to do everything that was dangerous; a self proclaimed adrenaline junkie. I wasn’t afraid of anything, so … Read more
El Yunque is a beautiful lush forest littered with waterfalls, mountains, hiking paths, and secret towers that allow you an amazing view from the top. It is the only tropical rainforest in the US, causing it to gain day by day popularity among American citizens looking to visit the forest without a passport. I would … Read more
Pieced together with cobblestone streets and bright colored houses, Old San Juan will romance you inside and out. It will make you feel like twirling through the streets with your arms out wide. It doesn’t matter what kind of mood you are in when you arrive in Old San Juan, because you will be emotionally … Read more
On my way from Munich to Lake Lucerne, I decided to spend one day in Zurich. A lot of travel blogs and online articles advised against this, stating that there isn’t much to see in Zurich. I disagree. Look how beautiful this is! How could I pass this up? I’m not going to lie, Zurich is … Read more
A man who has been through bitter experiences and travelled far enjoys even his sufferings after a time. -Homer, The Odyssey Venice is like a rat maze. Before arriving in Venice I read that it was “the perfect city to get lost in”. I for one didn’t agree that it so perfect when I was … Read more