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'm back, continuing the fairytale in Sintra. This time we will visit Monserrate, the Moorish Castle, and the famous Pena Palace and Park. Please come on for lots of pictures in this magical land!
Having easy access to Cascais-Estoril, I made a couple of visits to this beautiful seaside town. Fun beaches, amazing palaces and castles, a beautiful park, delicious food....YES!
Finally I found a place to settle for a month and I'm loving it! Welcome to Almoçageme, Portugal, where you will see beautiful coastlines, go on amazing hikes, and visit some truly magical sites...this is only the beginning! C'mon in and see what's happening!
Ahh, a nice change of pace and change of scenery. It was a long journey from Tokyo to Lisbon, but I made it and the sun is shining! I'm so excited to start my European adventure and share what I find!
An amazing last few days in Japan with a brief glimpse of crazy Tokyo and sights of beautiful Mt. Fuji. I couldn't have asked for any better weather and everything just fell into place as it was meant to be. Enjoy!
Oh my gosh, I'm so in love with these cool snow monkeys! It was a long journey to get here for a few short days, but so worth it! I hope my pictures and short video will put a smile on your face! Have a happy day and remember to take time to play!
Wow, what a wonderful time in Shirahama, a small town with big energy and great new friends! Nachi Falls was so amazing too! So happy I did this! I hope you enjoy the journey!
Making my way south, I landed in Shirahama, a quaint little fishing town with many public onsen baths and amazing scenery. Come on in and check out the cool cave, more cherry blossoms, and Engetsu Island!
I rerouted to a small town, Wakayama City in Wakayama Perfecture. It was a welcome change from the touristy city of Kyoto. I had a blast with the castle and the cats! If you love either, you'll enjoy the pics. Thanks for following my purrfect adventure through Japan!
A beautiful day in and around Nara Park. The deer were so sweet and kind (except one A-Hole :-), and the sights and scenery were amazing. From parks to temples to the quiet walk around a serene lake, it couldn't have turned out any better.
BACKPACKING ADVENTURES 