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Kayak through the clear blue waters of the Galapagos Islands.
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Views of Huayna Picchu

Return to Peru

Over a decade after my first visit I returned to Peru to revisit some highlights and explore new destinations in the country
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Cartagena

Panama and Colombia

A little work and a little play made for an enriching experience in Panama and Colombia
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Orne Harbor mirrored reflective surface - water is calm, Antarctica

Solo Trip to Explore Antarctica

A journey to the Antarctic Peninsula in early December that avoids crossing the Drake Passage.
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Jane sitting on a rocky edge in a Colca Canyon hiking trail, looking up at a large, stuffed condor that is used to give travelers a sense of scale of the size of this bird commonly found in the area.

Peruvian Amazon Aboard Aqua Nera and Colca Canyon Adventure

Join me as I explore the Pacaya Samira National Reserve in the Peruvian Amazon as well as the beautiful Colca Canyon and Arequipa.
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Chaiten Volcano Trail Hike!

Chile's Route of the Parks and Easter Island Adventure!

Join me as I explore Conguillio National Park, bike in the Lakes district, hike Pumalin National Park in Chile, and then head to the mysterious Easter Island.
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I and my family (printed photo) in Petermann Island, Antarctica! :)

Meant to be in ANTARCTICA!

This incredible destination, the seventh continent is the farthest trip anyone could imagine. I'm ecstatic to share my journey with you, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that surpassed all my expectations.
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Atacama Desert

Discover the Stunning Desert of Chile: San Pedro de Atacama

While three days felt short to fully experience all that San Pedro de Atacama has to offer, the tours I managed to fit into my unforgettable adventure allowed me to explore its breathtaking landscapes and unique attractions, making the most of every moment.
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Mother & Daughter day at Quilotoa Crater Lake, Ecuador

A Mother & Daughter Adventure in Ecuador and the Galapagos

A truly special trip to share with my wonderful mom. Days in the highlands allowed us to explore the roots of the Andean cultures and remnants of the former Incan empire. Followed by a week on the islands that inspired Darwin and that still, to this day, house an incredible diversity of species and adventure.
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Torres del Paine

Patagonia Journey - Chile and Argentina

For 10 days, I had the privilege of exploring the wilderness at the end of the world by land and sea.
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Uchi Falls

Guyana Highlands and Kaiteur Falls

Trekking and rafting in Guyana's Highlands to pristine environments and untouched waterfalls
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On top of Sugarloaf mountain overlooking Rio

Beautiful Brazil

Join me as I travel through Rio for Carnaval, Ihla Grande and Paraty
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Two Glacier Mountains reflecting in the Svalbard water, cloudy day.

Exploring the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the Sea Spirit

An adventure along the Antarctic Peninsula with my husband following in the footsteps of famous explorers of the Heroic Age, spying out penguin colonies and experiencing once in a lifetime observations of Humpback and Minke Whales!
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My son and I enjoying one last night at Punta Faro

Colombia! Exploring Medellín and Cartagena

My son and I explore Medellín and Cartagena on a packed 8-day adventure tour in Colombia. We set out on whitewater rafting, paragliding and rappeling adventures, all the while enjoying the towns of Guatapé, Cartagena, and the El Poblado neighborhood of Medellín. See photos of our cooking class and street food tour and biking tour of Old Town …
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Selfie on a Zodiac Half Moon Island, Antarctica

Chile + Antarctica

My friend and I had the chance to journey to the southern hemisphere to sail the coast of Chile and on down to Antarctica!
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Stunning beach sunset in Tamarindo - no filters used

Costa Rica Mother & Son Trip

I took my son for a week exploring Arenal and Tamarindo in Costa Rica. We spent a full week being active each day and experiencing the best that Costa Rica can offer.
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Antarctica, you wow me.

My Journey to Antarctica

Molly and I were able to visit many places on our trip. We explored Buenos Aires, visiting our friends and local office, experienced a Tango Show, made our way to Uruguay for a day, and had lots of empanadas. We spent a few days in beautiful Ushuaia, the gateway to Antarctica. This small town still has a lot to offer for a traveler on their …
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Rabida Island

Mai and Marie's Ecuador and Galapagos Escapade!

An exciting 2-day Ecuador land trip and an 8-day Galapagos cruise in December 2022.
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Couple in front of Cotopaxi volcano on a clear/cloudy day.

Ecuador and Galapagos Adventure

From the Highlands to the Islands we enjoyed two wonderful weeks exploring Ecuador's finest!
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With TPA Mary Rose

PERU! My Revenge Travel

A mother’s escape. A dream-fulfilled. At long last; wandering around with no extra baggage. Peru is incredibly amazing- Machu Picchu, Rainbow Mountain, Cusco and Lima; a journey I will never forget. Here are just a few of the many things that surprised and delighted me during our trip.
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My Adventure to Peru
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Gorgeous ice formations on our last day of the Antarctica cruise

Torres del Paine and Antarctica Fly Cruise

My husband and I traveled to Patagonia and Antarctica for an epic three-week adventure to celebrate our 20-year anniversary. We visited Ecocamp Patagonia, and then flew from Punta Arenas south to King George Island in the South Shetland Islands. Here we boarded the newly christened Sylvia Earle and cruised around the Antarctic Peninsula and …
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Best photo from our Galapagos trip!

Galapagos & Amazon Adventures with Pops

A father - daughter trip to the Amazon and Galapagos!
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Selfies taken in front of Machu Picchu

Exploring Peru!

A nearly two-week long trip that my wife Nico and I took in August, spending time in Lima, Arequipa, Colca Canyon, Cusco, the Sacred Valley, Lake Titicaca, and of course Machu Picchu!
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Return to the Galapagos

My first post-COVID trip. Three days after I had full immunity, I was headed south to the Galapagos!
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