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The Best Sustainable Travel and Adventure Companies

Grab a cup of coffee or tea! This post is going to be a long one but I'm hoping it will be greatly appreciated. You... Read More
Empowering Maya Women at the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative in Belize

I woke up to the singsong sound of birds as the sun burst through the drapes, casting a zigzag of light across my room. After... Read More
Best Hikes in Tucson: Hiking the Ventana Canyon Trailhead to Maiden Pools

For the past 25 years, I've been a regular visitor to Tucson and have fallen in love with her laid back, Southwestern disposition and charm.... Read More
Tucson Travel Guide: How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Tucson

Tucson, with her laid-back charm and sunny disposition, has long been a top destination for travelers craving a visit to the American Southwest. With an... Read More
The Best Hikes in Tucson’s Sabino Canyon

There is no better way to connect with the raw beauty of nature than by doing a good hike. I grew up hiking and for... Read More
First Time Guide to Climbing Kilimanjaro

Have you ever had a dream for so long that it never stopped bugging you until you decided to just do it? For me, it... Read More
A Magical Hike in Chile’s Parque Andino Juncal

"Frigid winds blow as we turn into the glacier’s gorge. Without foreseeing we begin to step on ice that shines in between the fallen rocks of surrounding towering mountains" - Nicolás Echenique,... Read More
A Day of Snorkeling at Isla del Caño

"In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans". - Kahlil Gibran Jr. I awoke at 6 am to the beautiful sound... Read More
A Look into Cuban José Fuster’s Fantasyland Fusterlandia

One of the true joys of going on a people-to-people tour in Cuba was the fascinating look inside the real life and culture of Cubans.... Read More

February 11, 2020

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Exploring the Roman Ruins of Jordan’s Jerash

Inhabited since the 4th century BC and abandoned after an earthquake in 749 AD, Jerash is one of the most spectacularly well-preserved ancient Roman ruins in the Middle East. Only an hour’s drive north of Amman, “The City of 1,000 columns” should definitely be on your list of top places to see in Jordan. Prepare to spend at least a few hours wandering around Jerash’s glorious theater, archways, buildings, and colonnaded streets. Get there early in the morning to beat the crowds and if you are lucky, you will be able to hear a live bagpipe show in the ancient theater being awestruck by the ancient sound system.

January 30, 2020

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Take a Walk with Me Through Petra: One of Jordan’s Most Magical Places

Have you ever had one of those travel experiences that was so magical it was almost spiritual? That is how I felt when I discovered Petra. I honestly did not know much about it before going and perhaps that made the entire experience all the better. I simply fell in love with the beauty, mystique and sheer size of Petra. It is absolutely extraordinary and like no place on earth. Built over 2,000 years ago by the Nabateans as a place for camel caravans to rest and trade, the stunning “Rose City” was once one of the grandest ancient trading centers in the Middle East connecting ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Its massive size and number of intricate hand-carved buildings, tombs, and temples literally blow you away.

January 16, 2020

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Jordan Adventure: A Visit to Little Petra

After a disappointing stay in Aqaba, it was time to head to Wadi Musa, the town outside of the magical ancient city of Petra, where we would spend the next two nights. This was the... Read More

January 9, 2020January 10, 2020

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Jordan Adventure: From Wadi Rum to the Red Sea

After spending a beautiful morning watching the sunrise over Wadi Rum at our Bedouin Camp, it was time to continue our journey exploring Jordan. A popular place to stop and spend a day or two after... Read More

March 3, 2020March 8, 2020

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How Your Travel Choices Can Empower Women Around the World

One of my favorite days of the year is International Women's Day which is held on March 8th. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity and improving the lives of women around the... Read More

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020

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Global Family Travels: Life-Changing Travel Experiences for the Entire Family

Global Family Travels’ mission is to “Learn, Serve and Immerse,” to foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizens. In partnership with community-based partners, schools and non-profit organizations, we offer family-friendly, sustainable travel experiences in support of some key  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). In partnership with community-based tour operators and local non-profit organizations, Global Family Travels creates and offers service-learning tours for families which include a unique mix of cultural and educational activities, homestays and participation in local service projects aimed at improving the lives of people in the communities we visit.

October 30, 2019February 26, 2020

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The Best Sustainable Travel and Adventure Companies

Grab a cup of coffee or tea! This post is going to be a long one but I’m hoping it will be greatly appreciated. You may want to bookmark it for later as I’m certain that this constantly evolving list of the best sustainable and travel adventure companies in the industry will be an invaluable resource for future trip planning! Enjoy!

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019

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Saddle Skedaddle celebrates a landmark 25 years with exclusive new cycling trips

Saddle Skedaddle is the UK’s leading independent cycling vacation specialist that is all about doing something wonderful on two wheels. Our team of experts has searched far and wide for nearly 25 years to bring you some of the world’s most incredible locations and enchanting cultures to enjoy at the speed of the bike. It’s time to really meet a place, and its people, you’ll never want to forget.

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

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Smile Network International: Kim Valentini’s Quest to Change Lives Around the World, One Smile at a Time

Smile Network International is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides life-altering reconstructive surgeries to impoverished children and young adults around the world. Their mission is “to reconstruct lives, one bright, smiling face at a time”. Since 2003, Smile Network has become a truly global operation, performing over 4,000 life-changing surgeries in 11 countries across five continents. Meet Kim Valentini, a woman to change the world, one smile at a time.

March 26, 2020April 6, 2020

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Hello from Minnesota

"Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers but to be fearless in facing them". - Rabindranath Tagore It is rather unbelievable how much our lives can change in a matter of weeks and even days at this point. As the world moves into the unimaginable lockdown, many of us are feeling scared, isolated... Read More

March 19, 2020

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Finding Moxie in the Midst of Uncertain Times

Moxie. Determination, courage, or nerve. A force of character to contend with. The ability to be active and move. Moxie is the name of the workout studio I joined this past fall when I was... Read More

March 15, 2020

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Life in the midst of a pandemic: Keep Calm and Carry On

Wow, so much has changed since I penned my last post on the coronavirus. From a major concern to a global pandemic life as many of us know it has indefinitely changed. I would be... Read More