Ilse’s Blog
Sleeping Outside in Lapland, Finland in February
We had gotten settled into our made-from-scratch-by-us quinzee around 8:30 pm, played cards until about 10pm (I lost the match. Whatever.), then snuggled tightly into our sacks. (And I mean TIGHTLY—see video at end.)
I Missed INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY!!
I missed INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN DAY!! But not really, because International Mountain Day is EVERY DAY, as far as I’m concerned!
Guess what? I’m afraid of flying. 🥺
Every time I get on an airplane, I have a superstition-al (I can turn that word into an adjective, right?) ritual, like baseball players—but I’ve been weaning myself off of that this past year, because I no longer want to believe it will save my life.
Busting Travel Myths: Small Group Adventures
One of the most common misconceptions I encounter is that group travel is primarily for individuals who are less adventurous, less mobile, and more apprehensive about exploring new destinations. It's important to debunk this myth!
