Cheers, I’m Michelle! I grew up in an airline family, giving me a passion to travel off the beaten path. I began solo backpacking in my 20’s, took some time off for a career, and now, in my 40’s have rekindled the passion. Recently leaving corporate America, I am on a mission to see the world, meet new people, and figure out my next move. Please join me on this journey and feel free to send questions and ideas along the way! I hope this inspires you to get out and create your own adventure! Breathe! Be. Love!
I arrived in Lecce after a five and a half hour train ride from Rome. Lecce is known for its Baroque architecture and is often called the “Florence” of the south. The walk to my B&B from the train station took me through a charming section of the old town with narrow, winding stone streets. …
I arrived in Rome yesterday and had the afternoon and evening to explore before taking the train southeast to the Province of Lecce where I will start my yoga retreat on Saturday afternoon. After finding my hotel, I got cleaned up and suddenly the skies broke loose. Since it was my only time to explore, …
Hello Everyone! I wanted to give you an update since my last trip, “A Journey Into Peace”. During those 10 weeks, I took some much-needed time to calm my mind, breathe, and look inward, focusing on what direction to head next. After spending close to 25 years in the construction industry with a lot of …
After leaving Boracay, I headed back to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I spent one fun night in the city where I took a sunset cruise on the Tonle Sap and Mekong Rivers, people watched at the night market and sat down for a delicious dinner. The next day I headed out of town for another yoga …
I spent the last week on Boracay Island with my friend Adrienne. With plans to take kitesurfing lessons, we booked a bungalow on Bulabog Beach where it all happens. We landed just after the season so we had to be patient with the wind, but we got lucky and it picked up enough to allow …
My tour in Lombok from the mountains back to the coast wasn’t super exciting other than a quick stop at a happening fish market, more monkeys, and some gorgeous coastal views. The following morning I headed to the harbor. I was walking towards the docks and I had a great surprise! I ran into my …
After a final couple of days relaxing and doing some great yoga classes in the Gili’s, I took the boat to Lombok to escape the heat and see the mountains and jungle. The first day, I found a local guide, Adi, by the entrance to the falls and decided to take him along. It was …
My first couple of days on Gili Trawangan have been fun and refreshing! There are only horse carts and bicycles, no motorized vehicles allowed! I took a boat here from Bali and we got lucky! A big pod of dolphins joined us, swimming alongside the boat playing and jumping as we neared the islands. This …
The last few days in Ubud, Bali have been wonderful and relaxing! The town is vibrant and colorful as are its people. I have been spoiled with spa treatments, beautiful sights, yoga, silly monkeys and delicious food. Here are some of the highlights!!! In the town of Munduk, it is a Nyepi tradition for each …
I arrived Friday afternoon in Bali, anxious to get in and explore. I had a great plan to get a Grab Car to Ubud, find my place and do an evening yoga class, but....I arrived just in time for Nyepi and could not get a Grab or a number of other rides. Drivers kept telling …
BACKPACKING ADVENTURES 