I first fell in love with travel during a summer spent with my family in Oahu, Hawaii. Immersing myself in the island’s culture, I snorkeled vibrant reefs, attended a luau, and even went shark cage diving. My curiosity deepened as I learned about Hawaiian history, native traditions, and local cuisine. From cliff jumping to swimming in waterfalls, that summer sparked my passion for adventure and understanding the world.
Since then, two destinations have profoundly shaped me: Alaska, where I lived for three years, and Svalbard, where I embarked on a two-week Arctic expedition. Alaska’s rugged beauty and remote backcountry were unlike anything I’d experienced growing up in Flo...