About Me!

I’m Rhonda, an ocean loving, chocolate obsessed, coffee addict, who, in my heart, is a nautical nomad. A fearless explorer; the wind in my hair, the horizon sprawled out in front of me, the sound of the waves filling my ears, the taste of salt in the air! That’s not the whole story though.

In reality, I’m a wannabe globetrotter who’s bound by time,  lack of knowledge, money issues and not a whole lot of determination. But, like most people, I still have the longing and know that there’s so much to explore and that adventure is everything!

Now that my boys are grown and have lives of their own, I asked myself what my travels will look like in the future.

Before the answer was easy. Whatever my boys wanted and what we could afford. Usually, involving nature and the outdoors with a mix of adventure. Whitewater rafting, repelling off a cliff, zip lining, extreme water slide. All very fun, and I still like those things, but now I can choose other things. Things that fit just me and my husband. White sand beaches, wine, sunsets and relaxing for stretches at a time.

 

 

Some things still hold true. Vacation on a budget. Like most of you, the reality doesn’t always match the dream. We tend to long for big adventures but have tiny dollars. So how does one make it work? How do you balance your roaming adventurous side with the side that thinks about logistics, food anxiety, packing choices and all the other obstacles? It’s a journey. A journey about finding your vacation personality and meshing with value and priorities.

So, I’m donning my Captains hat, feeding my roaming spirit, making my vacation dollars count and finding out what an average person who wants to see more really can do.

Let’s hope it works out.

 

My journey is made possible by my wonderful family! Who inspire me to go forward always and whose love of nature is in my blood. They are at the heart of all I do and all I am.

I couldn’t do this without the help of my good friend and mentor, Jackie! I love you lots. Many thanks to Richard who helps me edit and gives valuable feedback. A huge shout out to Mindy and Sean for letting use their photos and for invaluable feedback.  Thanks also to Adrian-  @adys_edits, for helping with various photos in my posts.

 

I have been lucky enough to be published in The Chicago Tribune, Where in the World is Nina, Midlife Milestones,  and Travel Awaits and USA Today!

I would love to hear your stories and know what questions you have and what motivates you to explore!