In high school I volunteered as a camp counselor and I was given the opportunity to go on a night hike across the Kilauea caldera on the Big Island of Hawai'i. I got to sit under 180 degrees of light-pollution free stars, with the fresh lava spilling into the ocean in the visible distance, all while a storyteller told Hawaiian legends. It is arguably the most amazing thing I've experienced. You get the feeling that you are connected to such natural processes: seeing new land forming, feeling enveloped by the universe while listening to stories of those who came before you --it is a very special place.

I'm pretty laid back. I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, and exploring off-the-beaten-road attractions. I enjoy seeing where the moment takes me. I'm not a big thrill-seeker, but I like spontaneous moments while traveling. I don't wanna travel with a minute-to-minute agenda and miss out on the vibes of what makes a place truly special.