El Torres del Paine vs. Le Tour Du Mont Blanc – A Comparison
The year I turned 50, in 2018, I did a lot of long distance hiking to prove to myself that I was not getting old.Read More »El Torres del Paine vs. Le Tour Du Mont Blanc – A Comparison
Adventure travel
Tackling the Tour Du Mont Blanc – A Teens Perspective
Recently we tackled the Tour Du Mont Blanc as a family – two adults and two teenage girls ages 16 and 14. We hiked forRead More »Tackling the Tour Du Mont Blanc – A Teens Perspective
Trekking the Tour Du Mont Blanc with Teens
I have two teenagers. And like all teenagers, they fluctuate wildly between being young adults and small children. Both needing us and pushing us away.Read More »Trekking the Tour Du Mont Blanc with Teens
The 5 Best Tours in Iceland (for people who don’t like tours)
This past fall my teenage daughter and I returned to Iceland to celebrate her 16th birthday. Typically, when I travel I prefer to explore placesRead More »The 5 Best Tours in Iceland (for people who don’t like tours)
What to Eat in Culinary Cartagena
I took my 16 year old daughter to Colombia in early April to explore the walled city of Cartagena (see Colombia with an “O”). Of everyoneRead More »What to Eat in Culinary Cartagena
Three Amazing Adventures in Cartagena
This past spring my 16 year old daughter and I ventured from NYC to Cartagena, Colombia. Cartagena is located on the Caribbean coast of ColombiaRead More »Three Amazing Adventures in Cartagena
Colombia with an “O” – Things to Know Before You Go
It’s the year my oldest daughter turns 16 and ever since my girls were little, I have promised them a mom/daughter trip, for their 16thRead More »Colombia with an “O” – Things to Know Before You Go
Nine Things I Learned in Patagonia
A few weeks ago, three friends and I embarked on an epic journey with Chile Tour Patagonia from NYC to Patagonia, Chile. Several of usRead More »Nine Things I Learned in Patagonia
Packing for Patagonia (With Post Trip Updates)
Wheee – here it is! Leaving for our journey to Patagonia in just a short time (see Prepping for Patagonia. Trip is planned, flights andRead More »Packing for Patagonia (With Post Trip Updates)
Tips for Training for Patagonia
In early February 2018, three friends and I will be embarking on a journey through Patagonia, Chile. This trip is a commemoration of sorts, asRead More »Tips for Training for Patagonia