Channel Islands Kelp Forest Scuba Diving
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Bucket list item achieved: I went scuba diving in the kelp forest off the Channel Islands! Continue reading
Tag Archives: adventure
Snorkeling in Silfra, Iceland
I went snorkeling in the sapphire waters of Iceland’s Silfra fissure — this is where two tectonic plates meet, and you can touch both the North American and Eurasian continents at the same time. Continue reading
Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Zodiac Tour
I’m thrilled to share this post — check out the icebergs at Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon in Iceland. This was my favorite place to photograph during my trip. Continue reading
A Guide to Camping in Iceland
Curious how I camped my way around Iceland? I put together this guide for planning a similar road trip — the best campsites, where to rent gear, and how to divide your time between the best that Iceland has to offer. Continue reading
Inside one of Iceland’s Extinct Volcanoes
Join me as I descend into the magma chamber of an extinct volcano in Iceland — this is one of the most unique activities I’ve done throughout my travels. Continue reading
Purrfect Visit to Lion Park
Lion Park outside of Johannesburg offers a lion cub encounter in which one sat on my lap! It was neat (and a little terrifying) to see these giant cats up close. Continue reading
Safari Self-Drive at Kruger National Park
My last safari park in Africa… and this time I’m behind the wheel. Here’s the story of that time I drove my rental car in close proximity to wildlife. Continue reading
My Favorite Hike Ever: Amphitheatre Trail
Not an understatement: my all-time favorite hike is the Amphitheatre trail in Drakensberg, South Africa — it translates to ‘dragon mountains.’ Continue reading
The Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho
Here’s the story of my day trip to Lesotho (an independent country landlocked within South Africa) — it begins with a minor car incident followed by outstanding scenery and welcoming locals. Adventure with a capital A! Continue reading
Kayaking in Tsitsikamma National Park
I’m headed back into Tsitsikamma National Park to kayak inland through towering green cliffs. Love this combo of adventure and stunning scenery. Continue reading