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!
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 …
After two bus rides and two motorbike rides, I made it across the boarder into Vietnam and landed in Saigon (aka Ho Chi Minh). I checked into the Ace Home Hostel in District 1 just off of Walking Street where the street comes alive late at night! I went for a long walk, grabbed some …
BACKPACKING ADVENTURES 