

Accidental Enlightenment: Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Witnessing the power of an efficient, honest country.


Quite Quiet: Steep Ravine, California
The anticipation of a simple trip 6 months out can make it feel even more grand.


Embracing Fear: Big Sur, California
Sometimes all it takes is a great view to erase your fears.


A Moving Celebration: Berlin, Germany
What to expect during Berlin's largest street party -- the Berlin Marathon.

Girls' Weekend: Humboldt, California
Girl's weekends are the greatest.


Solitary Liberation: El Calafate, Patagonia
The vast, lonely expanses of Patagonia were calling -- and I had no idea what I was doing.


Antarctic Expectations: South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
I came for a marathon, but I learned so much more.

Desperately Seeking Soul: ReykjavÃk, Iceland
I was told the world was going to feel much smaller on my first international solo trip -- instead it opened up a billion opportunities