Vitality Active Travel

27/10/2026

I’ve been quiet on the blog for a while, and the reason is a summer full of trips, trails, and guests who surprised themselves. One of them signed up to stretch every comfort zone she had, and by the end of each day she was glowing. Then I headed to Spokane for the Arival 360 conference and noticed something about being the only solo operator in the room. The full story, plus a first look at 2027 (hello, Greece and the Cádiz eclipse), is on the blog.

This summer I watched guests arrive nervous about the distance, their gear, or the weather, and leave proud, connected, and transformed. One guest on a biking tour stretched every comfort zone at once. Then I headed to the Arival 360 conference in Spokane, where I realized I was the only solo operat...

12/10/2026

After guiding a 10 day tour in Amalfi Coast and Sicily, I traveled over 24 hrs and landed in Spokane, Washington late last night. Why? To attend my first ever conference in my industry! Day 1 today was a beautiful hike with the focus on storytelling and “layers” (Liz Morrison thought of you!) with Alana, owner and guide of WanderSpokane . I learned so much about the history of Spokane and the Waikiki trails, how the area has natural aquaducts and used to be a dairy farm. The Autumn colors were vibrant and air chilly- it made me so happy. To top it off, I had the most incredible vegan lunch Boots Bakery & Lounge ! Thanks Alana for that rec! If you’re ever in Spokane, please do a WanderSpokane tour! There are public ones on the website, and you can also create a private one. Having experienced Alana’s passion for Spokane and amazing personality, I know it’ll be a highlight!

25/08/2026

I spent some time in Athens, Greece this summer. I read on more than one blog to just spend the night there and move on. However, I loved it, and want to encourage travellers to stay and explore it. Athens is very walkable and has an incredibly small-town feel. It felt safe, even when walking after a late night film. There were more vegan restaurants than I could enjoy. And the people were super friendly and helpful. So don't write it off- instead, stay awhile and at least plan to do my Top 5.

23/08/2026

Come join an epic Autumn adventure in Mallorca! Perfect riding weather, crystal clear Mediterranean sea to cool off in, quaint historic towns to explore, unique, personable activities, and so much more! Limited space. 🍁

03/07/2026

After two weeks guiding in Northern California’s redwoods I came home with a fresh lens on resilience, community, and the quiet lessons of ancient trees 🌲✨ Read my reflections from the trail — how shallow roots can still support towering strength, and what that taught me about connection. Read more: https://wix.to/70pIBGk

19/06/2026

Maybe words don't just describe our experiences.

Maybe they become the lens through which we experience them.

I wrote a reflection about how language quietly shapes our lives—and how active travel changed the words I use.

I'd love to know what you think.

https://wix.to/X9mgMpb

Discover how the words we choose shape our perspective, our experiences, and even our adventures. A reflection on language, gratitude, and active travel.

11/06/2026

This past weekend, I hiked twenty miles through a Massachusetts state park with two friends to celebrate fiftieth birthdays.

The same weekend, Lael Wilcox set off to cycle around the entire world.

Same impulse. Very different mileage. 😄

It got me thinking about the spectrum of what "signing up for something" can look like—and why putting a date on the calendar is often the first step.

Read all about it here: https://wix.to/6gPL4UK

05/06/2026

I rode 240 miles through Missouri and barely thought about it as "adventure" the whole time.
No mountains. No passport. Just a trail, some river towns, and a realization I didn't see coming.
New blog post is up. Read it here! https://wix.to/8s2HvTD

04/06/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚴‍♀️

To celebrate, here’s a short video from my recent cycling adventure in Sardinia.

Fair warning: I’m a much better cyclist and tour guide than videographer. Every clip was filmed while riding, so please extend a little grace for the occasional shaky shot or editing hiccup. 😄

But the scenery? Sardinia did all the hard work.

https://youtube.com/shorts/9aree4JiEMc?si=2_FQoKaHxjm

04/06/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🚴‍♀️

To celebrate, here’s a short video from my recent cycling adventure in Sardinia.

Fair warning: I’m a much better cyclist and tour guide than videographer. Every clip was filmed while riding, so please extend a little grace for the occasional shaky shot or editing hiccup. 😄

But the scenery? Sardinia did all the hard work.

https://youtube.com/shorts/9aree4JiEMc?si=2_FQoKaHxj