I cross the Sharah Mountains to Furon, collecting sunburn, inside jokes, a missing hiker and a lucky game of Yahtzee.
Jordan Trail – Day 1: Biblical Beginnings
I begin the five-day Dana-to-Petra trek, finding biblical landscapes, new friends, desert wildlife and freezing camp showers.
Amman: Chaos and Citadels
I explore Amman’s chaotic streets, ancient Citadel, Roman Theatre and Rainbow Street before finding falafel worth fainting over.
Jordan
I trade Albania and Morocco for Jordan, where trekking, diving and one accidental invitation set the stage for an unforgettable trip.
Serbian Slopes
I confront my fear of skiing in Kopaonik, survive countless falls and leave Serbia completely hooked on the slopes.
Lapland – Day 4: Boys Versus Blizzard
I lead the boys into a Lapland blizzard, conquer Pirunkuru and end the trip with one final reckless adventure.
Lapland – Day 3: Santa’s Village
I endure Santa’s tourist trap, find peace on a reindeer sleigh and say a bittersweet goodbye beneath the Arctic snow.
Lapland – Day 2: Ice Beneath, Fire Above
I cross a frozen Lapland lake in brutal cold before a dancing green aurora and a bittersweet birthday celebration.
Lapland – Day 1: Pink Skies and Green Lights
I endure a freezing journey into Finnish Lapland before an unexpected aurora brings thoughts of home and those I’ve lost.
Tromsø – Day 4: Beyond Time
I explore Tromsø from above, get lost in timeless Sommarøy, and lose myself in the brutal history of Arctic exploration.