by Sarah Gallo | Mar 18, 2017 | North America, USA
I had thought that Roy’s Peak in New Zealand would close out as my toughest hike of the year. As I was hobbling down that mountain after my knee gave out, I thought I’d never have to feel that pain again while on a trail. Wrong. Little did I know, New Hampshire’s...
by Sarah Gallo | Feb 21, 2015 | Africa, Recent Escapades, South Africa
Anyone that's traveled with me knows just how obnoxiously loud my alarm is (but you know you secretly love it). It's especially painful when it goes off at 3:45am. My new roomie, Michelle, tried to throw a punch at me but instead knocked over a water glass. Can’t say...
by Sarah Gallo | Feb 18, 2015 | Africa, South Africa, What Gets Your Heart Pumping
If you’re a hiker and/or in pretty good shape, do yourself a favor and climb Table Mountain via the India Venster Route. It is not for anyone with a fear of heights, or for beginner hikers. I wouldn’t recommend completing it without a guide or a local (thanks...
by Sarah Gallo | Sep 7, 2014 | Jordan
David and I were up early to get ready to cross the border into Jordan. We were given adorable to-go breakfasts and our driver was right on time at 7am. We drove to Israel’s southernmost border with Jordan and waited to cross. While we were waiting we chatted with...
by Sarah Gallo | Aug 28, 2014 | Israel
We began the day at Rosh Hanikra, the ocean swept caves of the Mediterranean. The view was absolutely breathtaking. The Bridge and Railway tunnels at Rosh Hanikra are part of the rail tracks Haifa – Beirut – Tripoli that were established by the British Mandate...