Diving opens up a whole other universe when it comes to #traveling - you think you’ve seen it all when you’re on land, but there is so much more. This is from Dominica Island in the #Caribbean Sea where I went to dive and explore the vast #trails along a literal boiling lake, fittingly called Boiling Lake. It’s boiled by #lava - no biggie compared to the massive WHALES I got to swim alongside 😭❤️
Definitely check out how to get your PADI #diving certification through the link in my bio - being able to dive anywhere around the world opens up what it really means to see it all. I know I’m eyeing some more @paditv certifications myself for my next @paditravel trip, and I’m curious if anyone I know has some of the more advanced certifications!
#blog #travel #whales #nature #scuba
I thought LAST night's mermaid activities topped anything I had ever experienced in the water...until TODAY! Having a pod of wild Spinner dolphins with 2 babies come swoop by me 3 times while snorkeling is one of the most magical experiences of my life thank you Alison! Just WAIT for them!
Happy Valentine's Day!! Today is marking a new anniversary for me to remember to always love myself and to cherish every relationship I have around me that loves me back too;) I am so grateful for the amazing family and friend community I have around me that loves to celebrate life (and Taco Tuesdays) as much as I do;) I am wishing so much love for everyone today and be sure to send extra love today to those who really need it!
Xoxo
So @glossypats and I went to Houston for one of our @andeanahats pop-up events and bam! We were on the city’s morning show! It was so cool to meet the people behind KPRC Houston and talk all things Andeana Hats and our artisans who make it all possible ❤️
#morningshow #hats #houston #artisan #womeninbusiness
What a perfect way to kick off Noche Buena with the most spectacular flight over Malibu and beautiful Southern California in @red6ceo 's Berkut plane! We soared through the heavens and said hi to our Dad's up there. My grandmother chose this day to transition 3 years ago and it will always be a special day for me. Flying and diving are my happy places and it literally lifted my spirit. Merry Christmas Eve everyone. I am so grateful for the incredible friendships I have. Thank you Dan for finally taking me up!
The hike up to Choquequirao was absolutely magnificent! Every second of this crazy trek was a journey and each moment felt like breathing with new lungs. The water felt stronger here, the trees more vibrant. So grateful to have been able to do this hike alongside the most incredible women, @soundbyamber @jennifer.sarver @kymbermessersmith @kalihart @kaylafineart @melaniebromley @teresadaluze @cameroncohen - and the biggest shoutout to @pleiadesperutours !
#peru #travel #hike #sacredvalley #photographer
Karaoke at the Venice Whaler...or as I like to say "Venez-uela". My happy place neighborhood dive bar on Thursday nights in the rare instances that I am actually home in LA!! I had to do a 90s throwback to Mariah Carey's Hero
Had such a blast at the @watergarden_sm ! Getting to photograph the gorgeous work everyone did and being able to show off our @andeanahats to the guests was such a joy and pleasure!! We love having our store in such an incredible place ❤️
#santamonica #worklife #photographer #hat
Mount Kilimanjaro Trek
A year ago today we summitted to the top of Africa - Mount Kilimanjaro! This time last year, my friends and I were hiking for the next EIGHT DAYS! So I’ll be sharing some of my favorite memories from this incredible trek to celebrate the anniversary! I am so grateful to have experienced this climb with my amazing friends at 156,489 steps! Looking forward to our next adventure and can’t wait to see what other onesies we can wear around the world!
#kilimanjaro #mountkilimanjaro #africa #moviemagic #travel #travelphotography #travelblogger #travelafrica #travelgram #traveling #bestfriends #goddess #jetsetter
Visiting the Long Neck Karen hilltribe in Northern Thailand and they put this tribal paint on me that they wear that lightens your skin. It's so interesting that we want to be tan in Western culture and Eastern cultures want to have lighter skin. These women wear very heavy copper coils around their necks and add coils every 3 years to push their shoulders down and make their necks appear longer.
There is always a reason to dress in costumes!! Best #sundayfunday ever at the @sobewffest drinking my way into 43!
I put this video together using iMovie to show some moments of the fearless and badass women that joined me up Kilimanjaro. Hope you enjoy!
We visited the nearby Maasai village yesterday and they showed us the celebratory warrior dance they do if they kill a lion and let us participate. It made my day to witness @ggenesa attempting to do the warrior line dance with them!
Check out my interview with Samy's Camera 😀 #repost
Go and Discover What Lies Ahead | In the second installment of Journeys in Photography, we will meet and travel with photojournalist Laura Grier. Grier has a heart and eye for unique places and captivating people. Her most notable work is capturing “Vanishing Arts” from around the globe for National Geographic’s Artisan Catalog.
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#samyscamera #journeysinphotography #lauragrier #travelphotography #photojournalism #NationalGeographic #AndeanaHats #WearYourIntention