Favorite South American Destinations for Backpackers

Favorite South American Destinations for Backpackers

A couple of years ago, backpackers used to flock to South East Asia without a second thought. And for good reason: most South East Asian countries are budget-friendly, rich in culture, and nicely developed. Fast forward to today, other continents have also sprung up on backpackers’ map of a list of possible … Read more

7 Destinations to Consider for Your Next Backpacking Adventure

7 Destinations to Consider for Your Next Backpacking Adventure

Think frequent travel is just for the rich? There are a plethora of places around the world where you could easily backpack for 10-20 dollars a day, from Asia to Europe, while still being able to immerse yourself in vibrant cultures and authentic cuisines. For the cost of an Ikea couch, you … Read more

The Beauty and Challenge of Climbing Mt. Rainier

The Beauty and Challenge of Climbing Mt. Rainier

I have always loved the mountains, but since I live in south Texas, an occasional roller is about all the elevation that I see.  Because my love for the mountains was not satisfied by the occasional ski trip to Colorado, I decided to give mountaineering a try. For my first mountaineering adventure, … Read more

San Diego: A Trip to Remember

San Diego A Trip to Remember

When you have four kids, one-on-one time can be hard to come by especially when they are all teenagers.  So, one tradition that we have been very blessed to share in our family is that my husband takes our boys and I take my girls on a special trip when they turn … Read more