Welcome
My hope is to inspire you to travel to new places, see new things, meet new people and live life to the fullest!
Where will you go next?
Places to see, things to do and how to get off the beaten track while exploring the world around us.
How to guides designed for influencers & content creators. Insider tips and templates for landing collaborations.
Learn some of my tips and tricks for safety, fun and knowing before you go.
NEW! Featured blogs by guest writers on a variety of subjects related to travel.
A compilation of stories about my life and travels. Hopefully, I can make you laugh, bring tears to your eyes or at least inspire you to get outdoors.
I started this blog after being inspired by the response I was getting from sharing my photography and stories on Instagram. A heart felt thanks to all of you who encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and give this a go! I hope you enjoy following me along my travels and this journey we call life.
Monthly Vacation Giveaways
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NEXT VACATION GIVEAWWAY STARTS Feb. 7, 2025 — Enter to Win a Mountain Getaway for Two to the Beautiful Southern Pines Cabin in BRECEKRIDGE, COLORADO!
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La Vie Yoga’s 2026 Sedona Retreat
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
What’s Included:
4-night, 5-day stay in a private room at a boutique hotel.
7 Kaiut yoga classes.
A Vortex Experience.
Stargazing with a professional astronomer.
Winery tour and tasting.
Fire Ceremony. Daily journaling.
Daily hikes.
All meals with vegan, vegetarian and GF options. Dinners include appetizers, entrée choices, desserts and wine.
Our 2024 Inaugural Retreat at True Nature Healing Arts was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended for making it such an incredible experience. We look forward to seeing you all again!
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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS:
Interview in CanvasRebel featured “Stories & Insights”
Named one of the Top 3 San Clemente’s Best Camera & Photography Instagram Influencers
Named one of the 100 Best Travel Blogs by Feedspot
Featured in Nashville Voyager’s Inspired Chat Series on Nashville Locals
Featured in the Inspiring Stories series of Voyage LA’s Orange County Collection
Named one of California’s “Travel Experts” by Wonders Within Reach
Interview in Vantage Magazine by Pictories
earthlyexcursions named one of the Top 80 Travel Photography Blogs
Featured on Southern California Writer’s Association Member’s Showcase
Collaboration with Gear.com
FEATURES:
A Weekend Guide to Catalina Island, Southern California on We Are Travel Girls!
Top 5 National Parks in the Western US on We Are Travel Girls!
Top 5 Things to Do in Death Valley on Gap Beetle
Top 5 Hikes in Zion National Park on Gap Beetle
BOOK RECOMMENDATION:
Shadows of the Ivory
A Woman’s Incredible Journey to Learn About a Life Lost Halfway Around the World
For many of us, travel is about personal growth and finding oneself. That is surely the case with Maryline Anna Roux. Raised in France, Maryline knew very little of her past which was never talked about. Born in Cote D’Ivore, much of her life remained a secret. All she knew for sure was that she left her birthplace after one year through a trade. Her French father had gifted her African grandparents a rifle and a sewing machine leading her to believe she had been tossed aside by her mother, traded like goods much like the ivory trade that plagues the area.
Many years later, Maryline sets out on a quest to find her birth mother and unravel the mystery surrounding her early years. In her memoirs, she documents her incredible journey deep into the heart of Africa and into her soul. It is a heartfelt story full of love and emotion, loss and sorrow. I recently had the privilege and honor of helping edit Maryline’s memoir and highly recommend it.
Note: A portion of all sales go to support Maryline’s African village, Vieux-Badien with building a hospital, a new school, and a sports facility.
WORK WITH ME:
Interested in working together? Email me at [email protected] with your collaboration idea, or to request copies of my Media Kit and Pricing Schedule.
I also host monthly vacation giveaways and am always looking for new giveaway partners.
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”
— John Muir
“All things are connected. Whatever befalls the earth befalls the children of the earth.”
— Chief Seattle
