Highlighting my travels through mainland Norway and the Svalbard archipelago. My first tastes of life above the Arctic circle, shrimp, and a true polar plunge. Nothing could have prepared me for the sheer beauty of this Arctic gem - Svalbard was a dream from which I never wanted to wake.

Highlighting my travels through the Sea of Cortez and mainland Baja. Our first tastes of whale watching, Lobster Tail, and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Mexico thrilled me with its varied landscape, and I found myself constantly breathless as I took in the views from the peaks of cactus-laced mountains.

Highlighting my travels through the Ecuadorian highlands and the legendary Galapagos Islands. Our first tastes of South America, Guinea Pig, and the finals of the FIFA World Cup. Wandering around small villages in the Andes and piles of iguanas in the Galapagos made me feel like I was looking through the world through a perfect, sunny orb.

On this trip, we stepped back into history. We learned all about the expedition that Lewis and Clark took through the Pacific Northwest. We cruised through gorges and dams, went wine tasting through the wine vineyards of Oregon, kayaked on the calm and rafted in the rough rapids. It was a well-rounded trip with everything!

Highlighting my travels through mainland Ushuaia, Argentina and the Antarctic Peninsula. My first tastes of kayaking in polar waters, mountaineering, and playing around with penguins. Words and photos don't exist to describe this mother-daughter trip of a lifetime, but don't think I didn't try!

Volunteering in and around Missoula Valley.

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart."