Hello friend! I just returned from a writing retreat in Scotland... ✨ It was unlike any trip I've ever taken, and I can't wait to share more about that adventure with you in the near future, but for today, I have a little gift for you. Yesterday a new episode of the podcast came out featuring my friend Vince Mazzuca over at Osprey Packs, and we talked about all things packing, travel, and the importance of getting outside and disconnecting. (Listen to it here or watch it on YouTube). In the...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Hello and happy almost-November to you! I just recently returned from a month in South America, leading a group trip in Peru, attending the Adventure Travel World Summit in Chile, and... after 10 years of traveling to and from and around Chile, I finally made it to Easter Island! Known locally as Rapa Nui, Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited islands on the planet. It's also a Chilean territory, and the only way to get there is to fly from Santiago – about a 4.5-hour flight WAY...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy September! I hope you had a great summer, mine was gloriously long and slow -- starting with 6 weeks in Europe, and then a couple solid months in Montana full of outdoor adventures, lots of ice hockey, and quality time with quality people. I can feel time speeding up now as I'm heading into my busier travel season, but before we get there, let's take a step back. We've had some incredibly inspiring people join us on the podcast this summer, and I am so impressed by them and the stories...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hello from Montana! I'm gearing up for my upcoming adventures to Peru and Chile starting next month, which includes making sure I have what I need BEFORE I travel. Figuring out what to pack for a trip can be hard enough on its own, but one thing people often overlook is choosing exactly the right luggage to pack and carry with you. I've made many mistakes in luggage choice over and over in my past 20+ years of traveling, and I'm here to help you get it right! Because the truth is... Your...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Yeah let's go back to that first part in case you missed that story - I not only got to meet Samantha Brown in person a few months ago, but I sat on stage with her and chatted through an interview, both of us as guests, both of us answering questions from the perspective of well-traveled females, can I just say it was wild and thrilling and PINCH ME?! And then... I asked her to be a guest on my podcast, and... SHE GAVE ME HER PHONE NUMBER. 😳 But I digress, she also enthusiastically accepted...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I've wondered how to broach this subject for months now, but the only thing I keep coming back to is that I've never been one to beat around the bush. So, I'll just say it: I'm creating space for myself to focus on some big goals, which means... I'm taking a break from leading group trips. Allow me to unpack what that means into three short parts: 1. Peru is your last chance to travel WITH me. What this break directly means is that my hiking trip to Peru this Sep 24- Oct 4 is your...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hello from Montana! I just returned from six whirlwind weeks in Europe, where I spent a week in Albania, then led two JUMP Adventures group trips (a bike & boat in Greece and a multi-sport adventure in Norway), and ended with a week in France, including seeing Ed Sheeran in concert! 🤩 Now I need to sleep for a week... but first, some fun for you: On my last full day in Albania, after road tripping around for a week with a friend, I decided to set myself up on a beautiful balcony (see below!)...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Bonjour from France! Coming to you from my pain au chocolat 🥐 and my seat overlooking the Saône river in Lyon with an update for you about our upcoming trip to Peru this fall (Sep 24-Oct 4): Booking for Peru closes June 24th. We are already working on securing Machu Picchu tickets for our currently booked participants, so if you're considering joining us, now is a great time to grab your spot! We have 4 spots left. We'd love to have you along for this one, it's going to be special for many...
7 months ago • 1 min read
We just wrapped another absolutely beautiful, delicious, hilarious, soul-filling JUMP Adventures trip of island hopping and cycling our way through the Greek islands, just in time to do laundry and repack for the Fjords of Norway, which starts next week! The magic is happening over here in Europe, and we are so here for it. Monday in Greece. On top of a mountain on the island of Ithaca. Next up is PERU this September, and we are GIVING AWAY A SPOT! We've teamed up with Osprey and Oboz...
8 months ago • 1 min read