Let me help you with your next adventure!
If you are looking for the best places to eat, must-dos, and off-the-beaten-path hidden gems, I’m your woman. With an insatiable wanderlust, I have certainly decorated my passport and accumulated thousands of unforgettable adventure stories. I haven’t been everywhere, but everywhere is on my list.
I do occasionally refuel with a stop in my South Florida home; however, I’m never home for long as I do keep the roads and airways hot. From countless travel questions and requests from travel enthusiasts just like yourself, I have compiled destination stories and travel tips from around the globe and from peer intrepid travelers. If I haven’t had the opportunity to adventure in a particular destination, I have found peer adventure lovers to provide travel tips and one-of-a-kind stories.
Start with some of my favorites from Cuba, Iceland, and Kauai.
Four Best Adventure Travel Destinations in Cuba
Five Things You Don’t Know About Cuba But Should
Adventures in Iceland
Adventure Tales from Kauai
Spain
Switzerland
Albania
Andorra
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Sweden
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
Vatican City
Algeria
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Cote d'Ivoire
Djibouti
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
South Sudan
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Tunisia
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Afghanistan
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Brunei
Cambodia
China
Cyprus
Georgia
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Myanmar (Burma)
Nepal
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Sri Lanka
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Yemen
New Zealand
Fiji
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
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10 Tips for First Time Snorkelers in the Bahamas
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3 Different Ways to Travel in Europe
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San Francisco Is Best Enjoyed From The Coast
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11 Things You Need to Know When Traveling To Africa
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Miami the Magic City Feature in Home By Design
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4 Ways to Beat the Rental Car Shortage on Maui 2021
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The Best Things To Do On A Weekend Trip To Seattle
Seattle is such a beautiful city and you really do…
Top 3 Adventure Activities in Maui Hawaii
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Top 5 Reasons You Need To Add Canada To Your Bucket List
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Whether you live elsewhere in the United States or are…
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Whether you live in Chicago or just passing through, there…
Top 5 Maui Camping Spots: Cabins, Tents, Vans, and Glamping
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A Culinary Guide to Tenerife
When you think of Tenerife you will likely be imagining…
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Best Hikes in Maui Hawaii – Adventure Travel Maui
Having lived in the Hawaiian Islands for several years and…
Top European Summer Destinations for Group Travel
From the colossal Brandenburg Gate in Germany to the shape-shifting…
Unique Up Close and Personal Encounter with Humpback Whales in Maui Hawaii
Have you ever had an experience that left you speechless?…
10 Best Waterfront or Floating Party Venues in Seattle
Seattle is surrounded by water, with Lake Washington, Lake Union,…
Activities You Can Enjoy in Melbourne at Night
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The Land of 10,000 Lakes – Outdoors in Northern Minnesota
As air travel has slowed and road trips have surged,…
Reminder of Home in a World Away – Maui feature in Perceptive Travel
As the sun was preparing to set, my partner-in-crime pulled…
Embrace Tennessee to Unlock Your Creative Talent
Travel shakes off your creative cells and helps you come…
The Couple’s Guide to Colorado Springs
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4 Adventurous Sites to Visit in Da Nang Vietnam
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The Best Weekend Getaway to Barcelona
In the northeast corner of Spain along the Catalan coast,…
The Maine Attraction Featured in Home By Design
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5 Minute Adventure Travel Video of the Road to Hana Maui Hawaii
Have you always wanted to drive the Road to Hana…
Hawaii Travel Tips for 2020-2021
As a resident of Hawaii and travel lover, I wanted…
Best Things to See and Do in Beijing China
My fascination with China's capital, Peking / Beijing, knows no…
Paddling Home – Boundary Waters Minnesota
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Could A Trip To Colorado Be Just What You Need?
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Look Up from a Tent in the Boundary Waters Minnesota
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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Travel Tips – Minnesota Adventure Travel
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Why the Everglades Should Be More than A Passing Trip
One of the single best things about the US is…
Wining, Dining and Cruising – Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
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Land of the Rising Sun – Kyoto, Japan
Exploring Japan's cultural and artistic capital of Kyoto is more…
The Best Things to Do and See in Las Vegas
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Top Tips for An Amalfi Coast Adventure
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Guide to Off the Beaten Track European Adventures
If you are planning to visit Europe, but do not…
5 Unmissable Places to Visit in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a great place to visit for all…
All you need to know while backpacking to Lahore
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Look Up – It’s Snowing in Joshua Tree National Park
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US Travel to Cuba in 2020 – How Americans can still travel to Cuba
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First Adventure of the Year – Road Trip from Indy to Cali along Route 66
While most people were watching the ball drop in Times…
Kyoto Adventure Travel – Top 5 Adventures in Kyoto Japan
The allure of the Land of the Rising Sun caught…
Ichi-go Ichi-e – Living in the Moment Along the Kumano Kodo of Japan
"While hiking the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route in one of…
Best of Ireland Adventure Travel
After my recent adventure to the Emerald Isle to discover…
Hiking the Kumano Kodo Japan – Adventure Travel to Japan
Kumano Kodo Japan If you are like most of the…
Smoky Mountains Adventure Travel – Top Three Adventure Travel Activities
Top Three Smoky Mountain Adventure Travel Activities This fall, I…
Remembering to Look Up in Ireland
Happy Look Up Day! Although starting out as a holiday…
Cincinnati Adventure Travel – Top 4 Adventure Activities in the Queen City
This fall, I went along for a ride with my…
A Taste of Madrid Spain: Tapas, Vino, y Más featured in Home By Design
If the way to a man’s heart is through his…
Outdoor Adventures in St. Pete Florida – Fort de Soto Park
I often challenge people to tell me, "What's your next…
Look Up from Oahu Hawaii to Prepare for Japan
Revisiting the Hawaiian Islands The beauty of Hawaii never gets…
Oahu Hawaii Hikes – Stairway to Heaven – Moanalua
When most visit Oahu, Waikiki Beach is the focus. However,…
Five Adventure Travel Musts in Puerto Rico
Whether you believe its name Puerto Rico (Rich Port) or…
5 Reasons Why You Should Drive Around Croatia
Croatia is a country with picturesque landscapes, vibrant cities, towering…
Summer Adventures in Central Florida – Space Coast Florida Adventure Travel
Having lived in Florida for the last nearly fifteen+ years,…
Hiking the Lost City – Ciudad Perdida Colombia
When most think of hiking to ruins in South America,…
Q&A How to Travel to Cuba in 2019 – What Has Changed with US Travel to Cuba and What Has Not
As a Cuba expert with nearly a decade of trips…
Three Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures in Havana Cuba
When one travels to Havana for the first time, you…
Three Adventures in Santiago de Cuba NOT to Miss
Why Travel to Santiago de Cuba? Santiago de Cuba (St.…
Three Must Do Activities for Any Trip to Chile
Chile is a vast country with a deep cultural history…
Three Adventure Travel Musts on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula
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Havana Cuba’s Biennial 2019 – Travel to the Artistic Hotbed of the World
Havana or La Habana, Cuba is my favorite city because…
Havana Turns 500 – Old Havana Cuba Tour with Author Heidi Siefkas
Celebrating a Milestone Birthday after Countless trips to the City…
Life is a Carnival – Take a Spin Around Calle Ocho Little Havana for Miami’s Carnival
Life is a Carnival - Calle Ocho, Little Havana, Miami…
Reinforcing the Look Up Mantra through SCUBA
How can I combine two of my favorite topics, adventure…
Taking a Trip to Motor City
Many people ask, "What are some American cities that are…
Patagonia – Explore Chile’s Unbound Nature
If you’ve ever wanted to know what the end of…
Three Best Adventure Travel Stops in Grand Cayman
Life's a beach on Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman! When…
An Adventure to Auckland New Zealand
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Three Reasons to Travel to Baracoa Cuba
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Best of Ireland Adventure 2019
An Adventure Sparked by a Surprising DNA test Earlier this…
Beaches in Havana Cuba – Top Travel Tips for Playas del Este
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Best Adventure Travel Tips Ourense Spain – Thermal Baths, Bridges, and Tapas Galicia
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Five Minute Tour of Old Havana Cuba
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Camino de Santiago Spain – The French Way Video Recap
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Adventures Abound in the Finger Lakes New York – Finger Lakes Adventure Travel
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A Gesture that Brought Tears to My Eyes in Havana Cuba
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Cruises to Cuba – Havana Cuba Cruise Travel Tips
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Alpine Summer Adventure in Switzerland
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Six of the Best Cities To Explore in Southeast Asia
Are you wanderlusting for a trip to Southeast Asia? Want…
Cuba Travel Information – US Travel to Cuba Guide
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Three Day Itinerary Acadia National Park Maine
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Breezing through Chicago: What to do in The Windy City
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Cubicle to Cuba in español – Cubículo a Cuba
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Adventure Guide for the Camino de Santiago – 6 Travel Tips for the Camino
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5 Must Do Experiences in India
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5 Adventures to Have in Nicaragua
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4 Adventures in Antartica
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3 Things You Must Do in Austria
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4 Adventures You Must Do in Namibia
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Cuban Cocktail Recipe – La Canchánchara
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A Conversation in Cuba I Will Never Forget
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My Best Souvenir – Bet You Can’t Guess
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Adventurer Heidi Siefkas Shares Her Knowledge of Kauai with Where Else to Go
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What Cuba Taught Me About Being in the Moment Featured in The Mighty
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A Dose of Aloha and Adventure in Kauai
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Hiking Kauai’s Alakai Swamp Trail
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Author Heidi Siefkas Takes an Adventure on the Kalalau Trail in Kauai
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Hawaii Adventure Travel – Big Island Night Manta Ray Dive
After living in the Hawaiian Islands for almost two years,…
Adventure Travel to Kauai – Kayaking to Kipu Kai
For those that have already visited the Garden Isle or…
Eataly – Culinary Travel to Florence Italy
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Cultural Travel to Kauai through Taro
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Choose Your Own Adventure Minneapolis Minnesota
Did you read choose your own adventure novels when you…
Kuranda Scenic Railway – Adventure Travel Queensland Australia
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Adventure Travel to the Bay of Islands New Zealand
Get out your bucket list! The North Island of New…
Inspiration to Walkabout to Australia
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Ready, Set, Bungy Jump New Zealand
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Adventure Travel to Niagara Falls Canada
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Needing to See the World to Heal
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Combo Adventure Travel in Kauai – Secret Falls
Whether it's your first time in Kauai or you're kama'aina…
Waimea Canyon and Hanapepe Kauai – Make a Day and Night of It
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Unusual Holiday Adventure Travel – Camping in a Cave Kauai
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Travel to the Finger Lakes for Leaf-Peeping
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Inspirational Travel to Machu Picchu Peru
Having just returned from my first Machu Picchu experience, I…
Alaska: The Tip of the Iceberg
Although Alaska is often left off the travel list because…
Alaska: The Tip of the Iceberg
Although Alaska is often left off the travel list because…
3 Alaska Adventures Near Mendenhall Valley
As I look out my new Alaskan home's window, I…
3 Must-Dos in Buenos Aires Argentina
The finale or icing on top of my South American…
3 Adventures Not to Miss in Mendoza Argentina
The second leg of my South American Walkabout could not…
Adventures in Torres del Paine Patagonia Chile – Tudo Azul
First, let me explain why I used the unusual Tudo…
Bathing for Dummies Turkey
"It is now safe to use your portable electronic devices,"…
Scaling the Coliseum Walls – Rome Adventure
When you go to Rome there are certain sights that…
