All Stories by Monika

A beautiful journey into the Inside Passage in Alaska. We explored Juneau, Glacier Bay National Park Headquarters and Thomas Bay. We went kayaking, hiking, whale watching, went on zodiac cruises, explored glaciers and their crystal clean ice and had a grand old time on the MS Endeavour.

My trip to Costa Rica was full of adventure! When I landed, I got a little sleep and then went full speed ahead on discovering what this place has to offer. I went rafting through rivers, camped in bungalows in the jungle, went horseback riding, ziplining through the rainforest, hiked around volcanos and experienced amazing wildlife!

A quick paced whirlwind tour of Nicaragua, visiting the main highlights of Masaya, Granada, Isla de Ometepe, San Juan del Sur, and Leon. Our first Adventure Life Journeys trip we did before adding it to our destinations! I went hiking around volcanos, learned about the history through museums and attended a conference in the meantime.

Never a dull moment in the Galapagos, when I wasn't having my picture taken with a giant tortoise or sea lion, I was snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, biking or horseback riding through the remarkable landscape. I also got to get up close and personal with my different kinds of birds! An excellent Galapagos adventure!

Jens and I visited Panama and Costa Rica! We visited Sarapiqui, where we went on a chocolate tour and walked a suspense bridge, Tortuguero, where we road through the rainforest to get to Turtle Beach Lodge, snorkeled with species of fish in Bocas Del Toro, San Blas and more! What an adventure of Panama and Costa Rica!

Even though our visit to Guatemala was short, it equated to a lifetime of memories that Jens and I will never forget. We walked through textile markets where we saw beautiful vibrant colors, hiked by lakes and volcanos, and witnessed churches, cathedrals and ruins. It was an awesome trip!

Adventure Lifer, Monika, shares some of her tasty adventures in Peru. In this article, read advice about how to budget for eating both locally and in the fancy restaurants. Also, try the local flavors that Peru is known for. Also found in this article is a list of restaurants that Monika has suggested.

Adventure Lifer, Monika, shares some of her experience visiting the famous Larco Herrera Museum in Peru. This museum has wonderful displays of history, archeology and culture of ancient Peruvians. Another thing that makes this museum tourist-friendly is that every display has a language translation.

Jens and I traveled to Belize! After some very long travel, we explored what this city has to offer! We saw cathedrals, hiked in the Actun Tunichil Muknal cave and explored ruins. On the other side of this city, we enjoyed the wonderful beaches and hot weather! It was a great trip.

I travel to North Uganda this time with my family to visit the remote Karamojong tribes in the Northeastern region of the country. This cultural encounter felt like stepping back in time, as interacting with the locals who largely cling to their pastoralist heritage felt like stepping into another world. After a week in this area, we traveled west …

Read about my cruise in September 2022 on the M/S Ambassador. We enjoy a fantastic week of sailing, along with some of the rougher winds and waves, and had a grand time exploring this coastal gem!

We spent a quick 7 days exploring the 3 city circuit of India's Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, and even squeezed in one night in Ranthambore. It was a very quick trip as we packed what should take 10 days into 7, but well worth it! We even flew out of Mumbai and were able to see that city for a few hours.

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 …

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.