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, yoga, fitness, and the amazing people I meet around the world! Please follow me for love and inspiration!
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 …
Wow! 10.2 million people and lots going on! Sorry in advance, this will be a long one! My first day, I began with a sunrise walk up to the National Monument and Park. It is a huge, clean, beautiful park with no traffic! A beautiful oasis in the middle of a lot of chaos! Next, …
My time on the island in Lake Toba was full of beautiful people and gorgeous scenery. I explored the island on a scooter, spent some time lounging and swimming at the lake and for my final day, jumped on the back of a scooter with a guide to introduce me to the local culture and …
After a long journey on the public bus, I arrived last night in Tuk Tuk Village on Samosir Island. It is a large volcanic island in the middle of Lake Toba in Sumatra, Indonesia. I was lucky to catch the last ferry over and met several guys who live at my guest house on the …
After a few days in Vietnam, I was ready for a change and missed the kindness of Cambodia. I was able to find a cheap ticket and flew up to meet a couple of friends I met along the way that were now in Siem Reap. I really enjoyed it on my last trip and …
BACKPACKING ADVENTURES 