Travel Stories by Monika Sundem

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!

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!

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 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.