Our Village Homestay and Mount Bromo, Indonesia
This series of ten posts comes from a three week trip to Indonesia. I traveled to the islands of Java, Bali and Lombok with G-adventures. Along the way, I saw incredible cultural sites, enjoyed delicious foods, met great people, and took in beautiful views. Here’s the story… From Yogyakarta to Desa Ngadas We took the…
From Jakarta to Bandung, Indonesia
This series of ten posts comes from a three week trip to Indonesia. I traveled to the islands of Java, Bali and Lombok with G-adventures. Along the way, I saw incredible cultural sites, enjoyed delicious foods, met great people, and took in beautiful views. Here’s the story… Arriving to Jakarta I had smooth travels from…
Middle of the World in Quito – Two Weeks in Ecuador
This post is the last of a five part series, “Two Weeks in Ecuador.” Over spring break, I traveled to the middle of the world with my friend, Stacie. The trip included a one-week session with G-adventures Travel and the other half backpacking around on our own. Thanks for reading and enjoy! Arriving in Quito…
Outdoors in Quilotoa – Two Weeks in Ecuador
This post is the fourth of a five part series, “Two Weeks in Ecuador.” Over spring break, I traveled to the middle of the world with my friend, Stacie. The trip included a one-week session with G-adventures Travel and the other half backpacking around on our own. Thanks for reading and enjoy! Arriving in Quilotoa…
Stepping into the Amazon Jungle in Tena – Two Weeks in Ecuador
This post is the second of a five part series, “Two Weeks in Ecuador.” Over spring break, I traveled to the middle of the world with my friend, Stacie. The trip included a one-week session with G-adventures and the other half backpacking around on our own. Thanks for reading and enjoy! Arriving in Tena After…
Market Day in Otavalo – Two Weeks in Ecuador
This post is the third of a five part series, “Two Weeks in Ecuador.” Over spring break, I traveled to the middle of the world with my friend, Stacie. The trip included a one-week session with G-adventures and the other half backpacking around on our own. Thanks for reading and enjoy! Arriving in Otavalo Otavalo…
Outdoor Adventures in Baños – Two Weeks in Ecuador
This post is the first of a five part series, “Two Weeks in Ecuador.” Over spring break, I traveled to the middle of the world with my friend, Stacie. The trip included a one-week session with G-adventures and the other half backpacking around on our own. Thanks for reading and enjoy! Arriving in Baños From…
International Women’s Day in Guadalajara
On Friday, March 8th, International Women’s Day, the students hustled into the classroom. The girls were sharing hugs and love for the day . The boys were in pretend outrage that the girls get a special day and they don’t. We talked. I explained the advances women have made in becoming more equal members of…
Gringa at a Mexican Wedding
Let’s preface this post with the fact that I’m not known for getting gussied up very often. You can usually find me in leggings, a T-shirt and flip flops. That said, here’s my first experience at a wedding in Mexico. I’ve been to my fair share of weddings across the Midwest, from outdoor ceremonies at…
Trekking Mont Blanc
The Trek This eight day hike circled around the famous Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. The trail is known as the TMB, Tour du Mont Blanc. We kicked off in Chamonix, France and hiked the loop through France, Italy and Switzerland and back to Chamonix. This was my third time traveling with…