MONTHLY CHALLENGE

From mountains and glaciers to beaches and deserts

A surprise awaits atop a mountain in Tibet

From cyclones, minefield bars and crazy travel companions

Shared joyful moments overcome fits of worry

A story of conquering a 3,726 m.a.s.l volcano while grieving the loss of a father

A hike and a picnic amidst the tall desert grass

Wandering with mom, wondering at the world

To see the world, or to discover ourselves?

But I always walked in the bush

How trekking tested my limits and taught me to overcome them

We always bring fire down from the mountain.

It took precisely 1202 steps for a 360-degree view of incredible beauty

Life flows on, with or without us

While this park does not have lots of trails, it has tons of sand

A pilgrimage to peace

Some situations only happen once, for good reason

A last-minute change in plans saved a vacation in peril

Enjoying a sunset with locals in Peru

One crazy — and amazingly memorable — day of travel

We found our entire week’s vacation had a cloud hanging over it

A flirty encounter, a blackjack scheme, and a sprint to freedom

My first trip overseas was mostly boring except for one adventure

Sometimes, all it takes is one hell of a crazy encounter