Purple Hood Adventures

It's no secret that getting outside in nature and spending time off the grid is not only healthy for our physical bodies but also our psychological well-being. In fact, if you think about it, accomplishing an exhilarating hike can be easily paralleled to accomplishing a life of balance, dedication, spontaneity and fulfillment. Today, my husband and I recount some of our absolute favorite trails in the world ranging from the Inca Trail in Peru to local hidden paths of Ohio as we share our personal stories of journeys "off the beaten path." We'll also talk the ins and outs of some of the top rated trails in the country and the WORLD. Oh, and you JUST may get to play a little "hiking trail mini golf" right along with us. If you love active adventuring, you'll definitely want to hit the trails with us today!

Alright, so your kitchen has seen some dark times this year. It has seen everything from your "new dish" experiments to the same recipes being made multiple times in a week. You long to be sitting in that little cafe somewhere in Paris or an off-the-beaten-path ristorante or winery in Tuscany right now but alas, the meatloaf ingredients remain on your countertop awaiting to be made...AGAIN. OK, it's definitely time to change your tastes with some food for thought as we make our way around the world today and explore both famous AND obscure dishes from both our own country and around the globe! Whether you're planning your future travels or just looking for a way to spice things up in your own kitchen, you won't want to miss our culinary adventures today!

Taking time to relax and reduce stress is a critical part of our mental and physical health and overall wellbeing and what better place to do this than on a beach? Come with me today on my adventures in Myrtle Beach for my 33rd birthday this weekend as we talk about my favorite unique US beach towns around the country that will charge your battery but not your wallet. Hint: if you're looking for overrated and overcrowded beaches, well...I'm sure those podcasts are out there somewhere!

You can't escape it. Negativity, fear and word about hoarding grocery items are EVERYWHERE! If you've watched the news more than once since March, you're likely ready to lose your sh?!*t on the next person that utters a phrase like "new normal, "period of uncertainty" or "social distance" to you. Nevermind your missed flights and adventures this year! Is it even socially acceptable to display disappointment about your cancelled trip without getting dirty looks??! I'm here today to give you a breath of fresh air and perspective. Today, on our first episode back of season 2, I bring the good news about how to make this the best and most adventurous year you've had yet! We've been working hard behind the scenes to plan your biggest escape yet right when you need it most!

Life should not be a book to be read but a story to be written and told. Today, I interview Sophie Pace: an inspirational traveler-lover who is not afraid to take risks, explore the world, trust locals and most importantly, trust her own intuition and heart. She will share her travel stories and insights and I will share my own as I discuss rules of thumb for OWNING your life and seeing the "journey" in everything and trusting yourself, the world and most importantly... trusting yourself IN the world!

This weekend, I returned for my 10th homecoming at Ohio University. So much of our lives, sense of selves and understanding of the world begins in school. But this can be drastically different depending on your culture, location and even socioeconomic status. Listen today to hear about the fascinating, bizarre and extraordinary schools of the world while you come along with me to Ohio University in Athens, Ohio at my very own alma mater!

Last week, we talked about starting a business and living a free life, but there are certainly other ways to maintain an income on the road. Today, we will answer all of your how-to's and why's when it comes to remote work and working around the globe!

 This week, I take you to Richmond, Virginia as I lived my usual accident-prone real-life unintentional comedy show as I balanced a remote working life with a life filled with adventure...and of course...my usual mishaps!

You've talked the talk and now it's time to walk the walk. Today, we give another meaning of getting your steps in. We talk about everything you ever needed to know when it comes to starting an entrepreneurship and living a free life while experiencing the world! I have a special guest today on the show today willing to share her story of how life has quickly taught her to live to the fullest and never take life for granted.

This week, we traveled to the Paw Paw Festival and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio with my good friend Lauren. Today, we talk with her and we take a look at how interesting the world really is and how much we can learn from simply talking to people and checking out small local niche events wherever we happen to be! 

Don't live in Ohio? We will discuss other fascinating events around the country given each month of the year! Oh...and don't worry. I've included some good old fashioned entertainment in the mix for this week!