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  • How a hike in Italy helped me heal from a total hip replacement

    Never would I have imagined that I would have to have a total hip replacement at age 51. Nor would I realize how hard a... Read More
  • The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary : One of Few Rare Remaining Tropical Cloud Forests in the World

    What started 50 years ago on a plot of cattle-stripped land has grown into the only tropical cloud forest in the United States with over... Read More
  • A Day Trip From Florence Exploring all Five Villages in Cinque Terre

    Perched high atop the steep, rocky coastline of the Ligurian Sea lie the Cinque Terre, five breathtaking colorful Italian fishing villages dating back to the... Read More
  • Valahnúkur Sea Cliffs, Iceland

    An afternoon in Keflavik: Exploring the Reykjanes Peninsula

    After nine days of driving around Iceland's majestic Ring Road, our very last stop was where it all began, in Keflavik, home of the international... Read More
  • Hike to Lac Blanc, Chamonix, France

    Unforgettable Hikes along the Tour de Mont Blanc: Hike from Col des Montets to Lac Blanc

    Sometimes in life, the best comes last. Serendipitously, this proved true with our very last hike on our intergenerational do it ourselves Tour de Mont... Read More
  • Hiking in Val Ferret, Courmayeur Italy

    Two Days in Courmayeur

    Tucked within two valleys, the Val Ferret and Val Veny on the southeastern side of Mont Blanc in the Aosta Valley of Italy lies the... Read More
  • Meet Six Companies That Are Empowering Women Through Travel

    March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day celebrated around the world in honor of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It's roots began... Read More
  • Bell Tower, Prague

    Self-Guided Walking Tour of Prague: A Complete 2-3 Day Itinerary

    While Paris has always been my first love, little did I know that I'd also fall madly in love with the old world charm and... Read More
  • Blackett's Ridge Hike, Sabino Canyon, Tucson, Arizona

    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

TRAVEL

September 13, 2023
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The most magnificent hike in Bhutan: The Tiger’s Nest

It was over a decade ago that I first saw the famous image of the striking Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan that captured my attention. I was paging through a National Geographic Traveler magazine and there it was, the iconic Taktshang Goemba, more commonly known as the ‘Tiger’s Nest Monastery’ astoundingly perched on a sheer... Read More
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July 10, 2023July 10, 2023
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Breathtaking Bumthang: Bhutan’s Cultural Heartland

On my fifth day in Bhutan hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail, I woke up in Bumthang, the spiritual and cultural heartland of Central Bhutan. Given its beautiful landscape, rich local culture, and sacred historic pilgrimage... Read More
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Trongsa Dzong
June 27, 2023
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Day Four Hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail: Trongsa

After a magical day hiking the Trans Bhutan Trail from Pelela Pass to the village of Rukubji where we stopped to enjoy a traditional Bhutanese meal at a local farmhouse- it was time to move... Read More
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Rububji, Bhutan
April 27, 2023April 27, 2023
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A Stop in Rukubji: A Traditional Farmhouse meal along the Trans Bhutan Trail

Our hike along the Trans Bhutan Trail (TBT) from Pele La continued down through a vast open meadow, passing by a campsite of semi-nomadic yak herders and a few local farmers along the way. My... Read More
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SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL GUIDES AND RESOURCES

April 2, 2022May 12, 2022
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Introducing Four Impactful Trips for Women

Global Family Travels is a leader in curating sustainable, impactful adventures all around the world. Global Family Travels sees community tourism as an opportunity to support women and girls around the world. With their “Learn, Serve, Immerse” message in mind and heart, they have created four impactful trips for women. These wellness retreats and heartfelt journeys to Bali, Greater Seattle, Rwanda and Peru, all share the goal of helping women reconnect to their Divine selves and the world around them while supporting key United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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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.... Read More
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Global Family Travels
January 22, 2020March 26, 2022
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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.   

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Wadi Rum
October 30, 2019July 23, 2021
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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!

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SOCIAL GOOD

November 4, 2022June 27, 2023
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The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary : One of Few Rare Remaining Tropical Cloud Forests in the World

What started 50 years ago on a plot of cattle-stripped land has grown into the only tropical cloud forest in the United States with over 100 species of bamboo, gigantic tree ferns, and many rare and endangered species affording visitors an opportunity to learn firsthand about the value of conservation As I drive up the... Read More
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March 22, 2022March 28, 2022
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World Water Day 2022: Making the invisible visible while on the ground in Western Honduras

Just two weeks ago, I joined our US-based team on a visit to Honduras, and for a few of us, it was our very first time on the ground seeing our work bringing safe drinking water to Central America. We watched a water chlorinator being installed in an extremely remote community called La Cañada, located high up in the mountains in Gracias, Honduras.

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November 19, 2021September 22, 2022
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2021 Gifts that Give Back Holiday Guide

Check out my 7th Annual Gifts that Give Back Guide for the Holidays. Each year, I curate a growing list of amazing gifts that give back to charities around the world. Use your purchasing power to change someone’s life and make a difference.

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June 1, 2021July 23, 2021
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How the Vicente Ferrer Foundation is saving lives in rural India

For over 20 years, RDT’s Bathalapalli Hospital has provided quality healthcare in rural India. Today it is on the frontlines of the fight against the pandemic and thankfully organizations such as the Vicente Ferrer Foundation and its local partner, the Rural Development Trust (RDT) in India are taking charge and doing whatever they can to save lives. While the challenges ahead are huge, there is hope.

Learn more about what they are doing on the ground to change and save lives, and how you can help today in this thought-provoking interview with Moncho Ferrer, President of the Board of the Vicente Ferrer Foundation.

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CULTURE

Traditional Bhutanese paper making
July 19, 2023
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Dezo: The Art of Traditional Paper making in Bhutan

Towards the end of my trip in Bhutan, we made a stop on the way back to Paro in Thimphu to visit a traditional dezo (paper-making) factory called the Jungshi Handmade Paper Factory. Bhutan takes immense pride in its culture, history and traditions and the government has tried hard to keep the Kingdom's artistic heritage alive... Read More
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East Iceland
June 21, 2023
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It’s Time to Slow Down

As I woke up this morning to the rising sun and the singsong of birds, I checked my clock and once again it was only 5 am. I went back to sleep as best I... Read More
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May 24, 2023August 21, 2023
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How a hike in Italy helped me heal from a total hip replacement

Never would I have imagined that I would have to have a total hip replacement at age 51. Nor would I realize how hard a hip replacement was and what to really expect after having... Read More
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