While we may enjoy celebrating the accomplishments of badass outdoor athletes, the majority of us have smaller (but no less important) successes. And it’s those things—whether it’s getting out on a hike a number of days in a row or pushing your outdoor goals by going farther, higher, faster—that are the most relatable to everyday […]
Farewell to Winter
Well, not yet. I have one last ski trip planned, and then I can embrace my favorite season. After a few ski trips in Japan, Canada, and California, plus a quick jaunt to Morocco, I’ve been in the home office putting finishing touches on some large projects. I’ll let you know when they’re out in […]
A Fresh Start for 2018
It’s a question regularly asked of working women.
“How do you balance your work and life?”
The simple answer is that you don’t. Instead of doing everything, you’re constantly re-evaluating what has priority in the moment.
For the past few years, my blog was low on that list. But now that I’ve relaunched my website, I’m posting again. Check back regularly for updates, or even sign up for my newsletter to find out what I’m up to.
In the past few months, my San Francisco Chronicle article on Hue, Vietnam, won a Lowell Thomas award (Honorable Mention) for Foreign Travel. I’ve also added many publications to my regular client list.
Passports With Purpose 2014: Win Icebreaker Clothing
Today is the launch of the Passports With Purpose fundraiser by travel bloggers to support projects in the developing world. Last year, PWP raised more than $84,000 to fund two schools in Mali (and two adult literacy programs) in partnership with buildOn. The beneficiary of this year’s project is Sustainable Harvest International (SHI), an organization that provides farming families in Central America with the training and tools to preserve our planet’s tropical forests while overcoming poverty.
Passports With Purpose: Win Icebreaker Clothing
Today is the launch of Passports With Purpose, the fundraiser by travel bloggers to support projects in the developing world. Last year, PWP raised $110,000 to fund the construction of five wells in Haiti in partnership with Water.org. The beneficiary of this year’s project is buildOn, a nonprofit organization that works to break the cycle of […]