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Mother & Daughter day at Quilotoa Crater Lake

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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"Condor" up close in Colca Canyon

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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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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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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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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Cotopaxi volcano

Ecuador and Galapagos Adventure

From the Highlands to the Islands we enjoyed two wonderful weeks exploring Ecuador's finest!
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Solo Trip to Explore Antarctica

A journey to the Antarctic Peninsula in early December that avoids crossing the Drake Passage.
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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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We walked on a glacier!

Pat-artica!

Patagonia and Antarctica! They go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly, like Penguins and Ice... like Coke and Fernet? We had an action packed adventure! We hiked to amazing heights and through beautiful scenery and cruised through an unique ecosystem.
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Continental Landing in Antarctica

An Antarctic Birthday

I spent my birthday sailing to Antarctica! I experienced world records being broken by swimmers, icebergs and glaciers shining in the sunshine and also walked around with many different species of penguins, whales and seals. I also hiked around Tierra del Fuego and rode under waterfalls on both sides of Iguazu Falls.
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Dressing as the Chagras Do

Highlands of Ecuador + Galapagos!

My second time to Ecuador and first time to the Galapagos! My mom and I spent the first few days of our trip exploring Cotopaxi and the surrounding highlands in Ecuador before making our way to the Galapagos for an unforgettable cruise full of beautiful views and amazing experiences while snorkeling!
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Rabida Island - Sea Lions lounging

Ecuador and Galapagos Adventure

A non-stop, whirlwind experience that took us from the highlands of Ecuador to the islands of the Galapagos. We had the chance to stay in lovely haciendas, hike the rim of a beautiful volcanic crater lake, bargain for textiles at a local market, and soak in natural hot springs with some wonderful humans in the mainland. In the islands, we swam …
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Ocean Nova among the ice

Deep South: Small-Ship Antarctica Expedition

On my very first solo trip, I boarded the Ocean Nova for an expedition cruise to Antarctica. With no set plans, we chased the best weather around the Weddell Sea, South Shetland Islands, and the Antarctic Peninsula to find spectacular icebergs, incredible wildlife, and an experience to remember!
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