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!
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!
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!
I wanted to share a bit about about the actual city of Cluj-Napoca apart from all of the amazing nearby treasures. Inside are a few of my favorite buildings and a peek at the unique botanic gardens. Enjoy!
I visited some really spectacular sites around Cluj-Napoca and enjoyed learning about the history while making new friends. If you are a Dracula fan, you will enjoy seeing some of the inspiration in these amazing castles and villages!
I rode the train from Vienna to Budapest to explore the castle on the hill, the beautiful parliament building, and many other pieces of amazing architecture and the towns humble history. I ended my stay with a beautiful cruise on the Danube during "blue" hour to seal in the beauty. Enjoy!
Woohoo! I had a blast in this vibrant city that combines so much history with modern day fun and forward thinking. Read more to see some beautiful architecture, the historical Giant Ferris Wheel, a modern amusement park, lots of fun art, and cool vibes!
I stopped for 3 nights in Barcelona to see what the town was all about. I was able to visit some of the amazing Gaudi projects as well as many other spectacular architectural wonders. I hope you enjoy this little preview of the big city!
Come on in to get a glimpse of the magic of Menorca where I reconnected with my friend Marga I met in Lisbon. So many fun times hiking, exploring the ruins, swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, and enjoying the quaint little streets. I can't believe all of the hidden treasures on this little, fairly unknown island off the coast of Spain! Yes, it's Menorca, not Mallorca!
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!
BACKPACKING ADVENTURES 