Before traveling to Bolivia, I thought I knew what I was looking forward to. Like many travelers, I had a list. The Uyuni Salt Flats. The Witches’ Market. The colorful lagoons. The flamingos. The endless mirror landscapes I had admired in photographs for years.

Some journeys test more than our legs. They test our trust. During our Kumano Kodo pilgrimage in Japan, our group of ten set out on the first day’s hike from Takijiri-oji to the small mountain village of Takahara.

High in the mountains of Nepal, we woke before dawn to make our way toward Poon Hill for sunrise.

When I think about travel, I imagine more than just ticking off destinations on a map. I crave experiences that stir my soul, moments that connect me deeply with the world and the people around me. That’s why I’ve fallen in love with top adventure group trips that bring together like-minded explorers in intimate settings. These journeys offer the perfect blend of adrenaline, culture, and camaraderie. If you’re ready to dive into the heart of adventure with a small, vibrant gr

A friend said something to me recently that made me smile. “You are a walking rainbow.” I laughed when I heard it. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized he might be right.

As I was clearing out old papers in my office, I came across something I almost didn’t keep. A simple card. It was from a trip to New Zealand many years ago. At the end of that journey, the group handed it to me — a card filled with handwritten notes from each traveler.

MAR 19, 2026 – APR 6, 2026

Years ago, I once saw a postcard of a beautiful temple in Japan — the elegant vermilion pagoda of Seiganto-Ji standing quietly before the mountains, with the soft white ribbon of Nachi Falls flowing gently in the background.

Over the years, we’ve traveled across continents together, walking ancient paths, exploring historic cities, sharing beautiful meals, and watching unforgettable sunrises and sunsets.

NOV 22, 2025 – NOV 30, 2025

NOV 20, 2025 – NOV 30, 2025

JAN 30, 2026 – FEB 12, 2026

MAR 18, 2026 – APR 5, 2026

AUG 28, 2026 – SEP 13, 2026

OCT 2, 2026 – OCT 16, 2026

NOV 17, 2026 – NOV 29, 2026

NOV 21, 2026 – DEC 1, 2026

FEB 2, 2027 – FEB 20, 2027

MAR 14, 2027 – MAR 28, 2027

MAR 14, 2027 – APR 2, 2027