Kayaking is one of my favorite travel activities. It’s a way to get some exercise while seeing a place from a different perspective. When I discovered that I could kayak between the two volcanoes on the island of Ometepe, I made this a top priority. Rio Istián Rio Istián is a small estuary that meanders […]
Can a small eco-lodge in Nicaragua change the world?
People think I’m a super-green, eco-crazy person because I have chosen a car-free lifestyle (in a city where that is quite rare). While I certainly care about the environment and do the simple, convenient things to try to lessen my impact and reduce my consumption, Martijn has taken things to a level I didn’t even […]
Simple luxury, natural balance
This was not my plan. I had successfully negotiated a shared taxi from the port with two girls on their way to a hotel very close to my destination. I was feeling good. I only paid $10 to get here when arranging private transport in advance would have been $38. Then the driver stopped at […]
Wipeout!
You have already seen what an awesome photographer Jerson Barboza is in my first post about learning to surf. He also has perfect timing. Check out my epic wipeout on Day 3. (And yes, I can say epic now because I’m a surfer chick.)
Get inspired by the chicas
I am curious about people and their stories. How did they end up where they are? Where have they been? Where are they going? What interesting skills do they have and how did they figure it out? What makes them happy? This curiosity is part of what drives my desire to travel. CHICABRAVA’s all-girls […]
I’m a surfer chick!
I never thought I could surf. Before I started my travel sabbatical three years ago, I lived my entire life in the Midwest of the United States. Needless to say, we don’t get much exposure to surfing. In fact, I do not think I had ever seen anyone surf in person until I traveled […]
A (short) walk in the woods
The Appalachian Trail was not something I thought about until I read Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail. Bill Bryson is one of my favorite authors; his books are packed with interesting facts and are brilliantly funny. I was actually in tears while reading the part of this […]
Portland’s Lone Fir Cemetery
I’m one of those weird people who love photographing cemeteries. And I found a cool one in Portland. Lone Fir Cemetery I saw the cemetery when I was using Google Maps for biking directions. I was surprised to see a cemetery of this size right in the middle of the city (Southeast 26th Avenue and […]
Entrepreneurs and Wine in Portland
The main reason for my trip to Portland was to attend a conference filled with awesome and inspiring people. These are the type of people with an entrepreneurial mindset. People who have embraced their creativity and do not just believe it is possible but actually ARE doing what they want to do. After the conference, […]
The best view in Willamette Valley?
On my way back from the gorgeous Oregon Coast, I had time to stop at one vineyard in Willamette Valley. Two Portlanders suggested I visit Archery Summit for the beautiful views. While this is my only experience in Willamette Valley so far, it is hard to imagine it could get any better. Archery Summit Pinot […]
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