Hi! I’m Michelle and this is my story! I fell in love with traveling and travel photography when I was a kid. In my 20's I started solo backpacking. Later, I was trapped by corporate America and lost track of my passions. Now, in my 40's I've left the corporate life and have rekindled my adventurous spirit. I love backpacking, sound healing, yoga, fitness, and the amazing people I meet around the world! Please follow me for love and inspiration!
After selling my home, car, and all of my belongings, I set out to travel full-time until I find a place to settle. Follow me to see where I end up in this big, beautiful world!
After a nice visit to the Azores, I parted ways with Diane and headed back to the mainland to visit my Portugal family, Luci, Charles, Theo, Florence, Luna (woof) and Monti (purrr). If you have been following me, you may remember, this is the family with a beautiful AirBnB who I spent a month with this past spring. When I decided to make my way back to Portugal, I couldn't leave without a visit!
Hello again! I’m back to share the rest of my time in the Azores. While Diane was in her seminar, I scoped out the island and found some fun activities to keep us busy for the rest of the week, but first up, we booked a whale watching tour so we could get out on …
After a quick visit in Colorado, I headed back to Europe where I met my friend Diane in the Azores. Here is what unfolded the first few days on São Miguel Island.
Latvia had been on my bucket list for awhile, so I saved a few days before wrapping up my Europe adventure (for now!), and flew to Riga. From interesting culture and fun people to amazing architecture and quiet beaches and bogs, I enjoyed the few days to their fullest. Come on in and see what I found!
I enjoyed so many things in this cool, welcoming city. From nice meals, to amazing photo walks, to an interesting experience at a steam bath...Tbilisi delivered! If you have a chance to visit, I'd absolutely recommend it!
With two days left on my extended time in Georgia, I booked one last adventure tour with Friendly.ge. These guys played such a huge part in elevating my outdoor experience in this beautiful country! We visited several sites on the journey to Kazbegi. Please come on in and enjoy!
This 3-Day trip to Tusheti, tackling one of the world's most dangerous roads, was the reason I extended my trip in Georgia and the best decision I made in the past 8 months of travel! Come on in to see lots of pictures and learn about the adventure!
I had another amazing day in Georgia with visits to the town of Borjomi, famous for it's healing mineral water, and the amazing cave monastery of Vardzia. Come on in and check it out. Also, stay tuned for the upcoming posts as my favorite adventure is yet to come!!! Gosh, Georgia was a good idea! 🙂
I took a day trip from Tbilisi, Georgia to Armenia to visit some of the oldest monasteries and an interesting old Soviet cable car site. We were lucky to avoid the rain for most of the day and have a bit cooler weather with the clouds!
After Romania, I gave up on my Eurail pass and flew to Georgia! This turned out to be the best decision! Here is my first adventure to the Rainbow Mountains and a couple of interesting monasteries where I also met a new friend! Come on in to start the Georgia journey with me!
BACKPACKING ADVENTURES 