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The world is out there…and it’s stunning and diverse and absolutely amazing! We might find ourselves hustling, head down, going from one task to the next, never really seeing the world around us. But we’re surrounded by beauty, if we’ll only take the time to experience it!
I love to explore my local Pacific Northwest and wherever else I get to travel. It honestly takes forever to write these blog posts, and I try to balance my life so I’m not on the computer all the time, but I’ll be sure to share some of my extra-special adventures with you.
recent posts
Volunteer Vacay: St. George, Utah
My first Volunteer Vacay in Anchorage, Alaska was epic, and I couldn’t wait to volunteer again in a different part of the country. But where to go?As much as I…
Anchorage Home Base: Work + Play in Alaska
I’ve been blessed to spend the past month in Anchorage, Alaska, enjoying a non-traditional volunteer vacation. While my husband works remotely, I head into the animal shelter every day to…
Volunteer Vacay: A Month with Alaska SPCA
Some people vacation at full speed, packing their schedules with tours and activities, restaurants and museums. And while those folks get to do and see a lot during their allotted…
The “Best Of” on & Around Kitsap Peninsula
Some friends are coming for a visit, so I’m putting together a list of things I like to see/do/eat in our area to give them ideas of how they might…
Hiking with Senior Dogs in Western Washington
When my pups Chops and Shiloh were younger, they were incredible balls of energy! Always racing and wrestling and eager to go, go, go! As they got older, they started…
Ten Days in Maui
This article was written in 2022 and has not been updated since the devastating fires in Lahaina in 2023. Some of the businesses listed here may no longer exist. When…