It was my second trip to Argentina and my third trip to Patagonia. For some reason, I could not get enough. Patagonia is one of the most mystical, magical places in the world. Its remoteness (Patagonia is one of … Continue reading
When I booked my volunteer trip to Costa Rica I picked the week that coincided with my children’s school Spring breaks. I would be coming home the day before Easter and that would be give us enough time to have … Continue reading
I had slowly drifted off to a deep sleep, thanks to the cold medicine, and was out cold when I heard the gate buzz. It was pitch black in my spartanly furnished bunk room save the pale, low light shining … Continue reading
I woke up Sunday morning feeling well-rested but still like my head was a giant, overly inflated balloon. It wasn’t so much that I minded being so sick (yes it isn’t pleasant to feel like your head is going to … Continue reading
It was finally nearing the end of Minnesota’s infamous brutally cold, never-ending winters. Winter has never been my cup of tea. It is two things: Too cold and too long. Sometimes winter can last almost six full months making it … Continue reading
As our jet plane took off and climbed five thousand, ten thousand and then eighteen thousand feet, I realized in awe that only a few days ago I had been at almost the same altitude as the plane. It was … Continue reading
We woke early to darkness and silence. It was 6 am yet no other guests were up and there were no yaks grunting or bell-jingling of a passing mule train to break the silence. It was time to go to … Continue reading
At last, we made it to our final destination Thorung Phedi before the highlight of the trek: The infamous, intimidating Thorung-La Pass at 17,769 feet/5416m). Thorung Phedi is an extremely remote place with only two small “hotels”. There are no … Continue reading
We left Pisang early in the morning after a breakfast of hot oatmeal and mint tea, and headed to Manang. There are two routes to Manang: The short (4 hours tops) and the long (7-8 hours). We chose the long … Continue reading
About me I am a freelance journalist, blogger, social good advocate, and content editor at GLP Films, living in Minneapolis, Minnesota with my husband and two children. A world wanderer at heart, I have been fortunate to have visited over … Continue reading
