Hiking in PeruAirline challenges and travel insurance - the fun begins! Teresa Thompson (Hot Metal Mama) doesn't let challenges stand in her way. Even though she'd never been to South America before, she was ready to just go.

Peruvian AdventureCoordinating a girlfriend getaway is an adventure in itself. Teresa Thompson, or Hot Metal Mama, gets stuff done. She's the kind of person you want around when you have deadlines to meet or a party to plan. But she's also the person you want...

KenyaBest of Both Adventures for Women. When Dez and I chatted last week, she was eager to talk about her love of travel. If you've never taken an adventure tour before (and even if you have) Dez is full of information...

PanamaI sat down with Dez Bartelt last week to learn more about her adventure travel company for women. She's the founder and owner of Best of Both Adventures for Women and an inspiration.

She's a very busy traveler - she was on her way to...

Winter NaturismSkinny dipping is a guilty pleasure of mine - there's something sacred about communing with nature in the all together. Being naked on Everest probably holds the same appeal for offbeat hikers  - fresh air and a quick strip-down - how can you do *that* and not feel alive?

Caribbean FestivalsCelebration is a way of life on many tropical islands. Chances are you'll discover something to celebrate - it's a way of life here. Rain or shine, summer or winter, there's always a parade, music festival or sailing regatta somewhere...