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Hi, I'm Sam! I am just your average girl, flying, driving, hiking, biking, diving, jumping (and whatever else comes my way) through the world in search of bucket list experiences, breathtaking beauty and memories that last a lifetime! I hope by sharing my travel experiences and bucket list dreams, I will inspire others to adventure fearlessly and start their own life-changing journey!

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14 Jul 2020
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The ULTIMATE guide to planning A week in Costa Rica

Due to Covid-19 Costa Rica is currently under specific travel restrictions. This post is for future planning purposes only and does not discuss current travel conditions in place from the pandemic. Home to over 5 million people and 800 miles…
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12 Jun 2020
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The BEST lightweight travel clothing for hot climates

Somewhere in Mexico Summer is here, and your well-deserved fun in the sun vacation is booked- Woohoo! Now all you have to do is decide on the best lightweight travel clothing and off you go. But how do you choose?…
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15 May 2020
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Hiking to STUNNING Nauyaca Waterfalls (a complete guide)

Upper Section of Nauyaca WaterFalls Hiking to Nauyaca Waterfalls is a popular day trip for locals and tourists alike. Many consider Nauyaca Falls to be one of the most beautiful waterfall systems in Costa Rica. Nestled in a secluded canyon,…
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7 Feb 2020
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3 AMAZING Sedona hikes you don’t want to miss!

With sprawling landscapes of lush forests mixed with vibrant sandstone, naturally occurring rock formations, and intriguing gorges as far as the eyes can see, it is easy to guess why Sedona is a hiking lover’s dream! Hiking in Sedona was…
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Have you ever gotten up close and personal to a wi Have you ever gotten up close and personal to a wind turbine? These things are massive! We spotted these wind farms near Lowville, New York and had to pull over for a peek. Most blades are longer than a football field and tower over 400ft tall with some models reaching 574 ft tall. Swipe to the 1st video and Listen closely to hear the “whooshing” sound they make. Some people find this sound incredibly irritating- but it may just put me to sleep 😴 Curious how a wind turbine creates energy? I was, so I looked it up and here is a great explanation from AWEA.com (American Wind Energy Association) Wind to energy in 6 steps: •Automatic orientation
The wind turbine is automatically oriented to take maximum advantage of the kinetic energy of the wind, from the data registered by the vane and anemometer that are installed at the top. The nacelle turns around a crown located at the end of the tower. •Turning of the blades
The wind makes the blades turn, which start to move with wind speeds of around 3.5 m/s and provide maximum power with a wind speed 11 m/s. With very strong winds (25 m/s), the blades are feathered and the wind turbine slows down in order to prevent excessive voltages. •Gearbox
The rotor (unit of three blades set in the hub) turns a slow axis that is connected to a gear box that lifts the turning velocity from 13 to 1,500 revolutions per minute. •Generation
The gearbox transfers its energy through a fast axis that is connected to the generator, which produces the electricity. •Evacuation
The energy generated runs through the inside of the tower to the base. From there, the energy runs over an underground line to the substation, where its voltage is raised in order to inject it into the electrical grid and distribute it to the points of consumption. •Monitoring
All of the critical functions of the wind turbine are monitored and supervised from the substation and the control center in order to detect and resolve any incidents. . . . . . . #windturbines #thewomenwhowander #womenexploringtheworld #travelful_life #inspiretotravel #funtraveling #weareseekers #captureatrip #vacationfinds #adventureenthausiast #damestraveler #womentravelsolo
Woke up like this-like a few months ago 🙃 but s Woke up like this-like a few months ago 🙃 but seriously I woke up this morning and saw an article about “flights to nowhere” Say whhhatt?! Yup that’s exactly what I said! Apparently passengers are shelling out hundreds of dollars to buy a seat on a “flight to nowhere” a.k.a a round trip flight, departing and returning to the same airport in the same day, some 8hrs long! 🤭 Qantas Australia sold out within 24 hours, (some articles said in 10 minutes) and tickets ranged from $787-$3787 AUSD ($500 to $1200 USD) Tigerair Taiwan and ANA Japan have also promoted “scenic flights” and people are loving it- all flights are selling out FAST! I guess some people REALLY need to get out? 🤔 As much as I love to travel you’ll never see me volunteering (much less paying $$$) to get on an eight hour flight for fun.....but then again flying has never been the experience, it’s the destination for me! What about you? Is a “flight to nowhere” something you are willing to pay for? I’d love to know your thoughts! 🙋🏼‍♀️No judgment zone . . . . . . . . #girlstraveler #wearetravelgirl #travelgirlscollective #lovetravelgirls #journeyconnected #girlswhotraveltheworld #justwandering #wanderlust_mentality #Wanderlust_earth #wanderlustinitiative #letherinspireyou #vacationplease #ilovewanderlust #femaletravelinspo #vacationspots #wanderingwomen #girlstoptravel #wanderingfeet #travellershouts #triplover #girlswholovetotravel #discovertheglobe
The best way to predict the future is to create it The best way to predict the future is to create it✨ I’m not gonna lie, looking into my future right now is a little SCARY but at the same time, FUN & EXCITING! Only 3 (ish) more months left of 2020 and other than a Fall Foliage road trip in sight,I haven’t yet decided how I am going to spend them-which is kinda the exciting part! For the past 12 years I’ve never had the flexibility of choosing where to go and when- but now as a Virtual Assistant, that’s exactly what I get to do! Woo hoo 🙋🏼‍♀️Just over here tryin to live those bucket list dreams no matter what else 2020 throws at me! I hope you are doing the same🌻 Tell me what plans you have for the rest of the year👇🏻 . . . . . . . #thewomenwhowander #sunriselover🌅 #womenexploringtheworld #travelful_life #bestviewsever #girlswholovetotravel #ilovethelake
I haven’t had one of these ☀️ mornings in a I haven’t had one of these ☀️ mornings in a while 🏄🏻‍♀️ 🙋🏼‍♀️Slowly coming to terms with these sherbet bright summer sunrises being looong gone 😖 👉🏻 swipe for what sunrise looked like this a.m. and watch closely for a critter appearance 🦦 ••••• Out of all the sunrises I’ve seen in all the places I’ve been, summer sunrises @ Butterfield Lake still rank in my top 3! & I have to say even foggy misty mornings aren’t so bad! Where is your favorite place to watch sunrise? . . . . . . . . #sunriseclub #butterfield #nylakes #upstatenewyork #paddleboardingadventures #easyontheeyes #goodmorningsunrise #beautifulplacesintheworld #travelinggirl #vaforhire #ilovewanderlust #travelbloggerslife #bestplacetovisit #vacationfinds #enjoythedaywithasmile #takeitoutside #enjoyearth #welovethelake
The newest addition to the Museum of Glass in Corn The newest addition to the Museum of Glass in Corning NY....The Contemporary Art + Design Wing A $64,000,000 project opened to the public in 2015 Adjacent to this gallery is a renovated historic glass factory ventilator building that contains one of the world’s largest facilities for glassblowing demonstrations and live glass design sessions.....We saw a live demonstration here while we were visiting and seriously it blows my mind what they can do with glass- no wonder it takes SOOOO many years to maser! I ❤️ this space 👉🏻Swipe for some of my fav displays! . . . . . . . . . #girlswholovetotravel #ladiestravelgram #girlwhoexplores #travelgirlshub #shewhowanders #femaletravelcommunity #vacationideas #prettylittleplaces #museumsoftheworld #corningmuseumofglass #corningglassmuseum #contemporaryart #newyorkstate #glassartwork
Seriously had my doubts-since when was glass ever Seriously had my doubts-since when was glass ever this cool? •• Super glad I made the effort to experience the Corning Museum of Glass. It was definitely one of the more interesting things I did this summer! •• Now for some Fun Facts: 👉🏻The museum opened its doors to the public in 1951 and has undergone two multi million dollar expansions since then to keep up with increased visitation 👉🏻Their collection houses objects over 35 centuries old 👉🏻They now have over 50,000 glass pieces on display 👉🏻It’s the largest museum of its kind in the world 👉🏻It’s home to a spectacular 14 foot glass Christmas tree, displayed during the holidays- I wonder who gets to put that one up and take it down 😆 👉🏻Glass can stretch thinner than human hair 👉🏻Molten glass is about 2,100°F the same temperature as lava 👉🏻Ever heard of Pyrex? The science behind these popular American dishes was discovered in 1915 by a Corning glass physicist Where have you visited that you left thinking “wow that was a lot cooler than I thought it would be??” . . . . . . . . #corningny #corningmuseum #corningmuseumofglass #visitnystate #fingerlakesny #explorenewplaces #ig_traveltheworld #worldtravelescapes #traveltheworldtoday #tripideas #vacationspots #globewanderer #travelisforlife #vacationplease #the_wandering_tourist #lovetravellovelife #wanderinwonder #exploringtourism #wowtravel #vacayeveryday #journeyconnected #mytravelgoals #triplover #travelfeedsthesoul #travelful_life #girlwhoexplores #travelgirlshub #shewhowanders
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