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Some Call Me Adventurous
a travel and lifestyle blog
What It's Like to Spend a Day on a Private Island
What It's Like to Spend a Day on a Private Island
Bahamas, Photography, Travel, VideographySamantha O'BrochtaJune 13, 2019cruise, royal caribbean, private island, cococay, perfect day at cococay, bahamas, the bahamas, caribbean, waterparkComment
How to Live Your Best Cruise Life
How to Live Your Best Cruise Life
Central America, Photography, Travel, USA, VideographySamantha O'BrochtaJune 10, 2019cruise, bahamas, miami, royal caribbean, navigator of the seas, perfect day at cococay, vacation, holiday, vlogComment
Outfit of the Day: Miami Flow
Outfit of the Day: Miami Flow
Fashion, Photography, Travel, USASamantha O'BrochtaJune 3, 2019ootd, outfit of the day, miami, fashion, plus size fashionComment
Photo Journal: A Colorful Day in Nassau
Photo Journal: A Colorful Day in Nassau
Central America, Photography, Photo Journals, Travel, BahamasSamantha O'BrochtaMay 24, 2019nassau, bahamas, the bahamas, caribbean, travel, cruise, tropical, vacationComment
Things to Do on Whidbey Island in the Spring and Summer
Things to Do on Whidbey Island in the Spring and Summer
USA, TravelSamantha O'BrochtaMay 1, 2019whidbey island, pnw, pacific northwest, summer, washington, washington state Comment
Photo Journal: Temple of Philae
Photo Journal: Temple of Philae
Africa, Egypt, Photo Journals, Photography, TravelSamantha O'BrochtaMarch 6, 2019egypt, aswan, philae, temple, temple of philae, africa, northern africaComment
Photo Journal: Shinjuku Golden Gai in Tokyo
Photo Journal: Shinjuku Golden Gai in Tokyo
Japan, Asia, Travel, Photo Journals, PhotographySamantha O'BrochtaMarch 4, 2019japan, tokyo, golden gai, shinjukuComment
There and Back Again: An Expat's Tale
There and Back Again: An Expat's Tale
London, London Life, Study Abroad, UK, Travel, Grad SchoolSamantha O'BrochtaFebruary 13, 2019expat, grad school, london, uk, united kingdom, university of east londonComment
Photo Journal: Golden Hour at Karnak Temple in Luxor
Photo Journal: Golden Hour at Karnak Temple in Luxor
Africa, Egypt, Photo Journals, Photography, TravelSamantha O'BrochtaJanuary 5, 2019egypt, karnak temple, karnak, luxorComment
Best of 2018 & Goals for 2019
Best of 2018 & Goals for 2019
Samantha O'BrochtaDecember 31, 2018travel goals Comment
How to Spend a Week in Tulum, Mexico
How to Spend a Week in Tulum, Mexico
Travel, Central America, MexicoSamantha O'BrochtaDecember 11, 2018Mexico, Tulum, vacation, Central AmericaComment
The Ultimate Instagram Guide to London (with Map)
The Ultimate Instagram Guide to London (with Map)
London, UK, TravelSamantha O'BrochtaNovember 30, 2018london, instagram Comment
Outfits of the Day: Autumn in New York
Outfits of the Day: Autumn in New York
Fashion, PhotographySamantha O'BrochtaOctober 25, 2018ootd, fashion, fall fashion, autumn, autumn fashion, plus size, plus size fashion, plus-sizeComment
The Best Autumn Day Trip in New York
The Best Autumn Day Trip in New York
New York, Photography, Travel, USASamantha O'BrochtaOctober 12, 2018halloween, autumn, fall, new york, day tripComment
Photo Journal: The Incredible Pyramids of Giza
Photo Journal: The Incredible Pyramids of Giza
Egypt, Africa, Photo Journals, Photography, TravelSamantha O'BrochtaSeptember 26, 2018egypt, cairo, pyramids, pyramid, giza, sphinx Comment
A Solo Female Traveler's Guide to Tokyo
A Solo Female Traveler's Guide to Tokyo
Asia, Japan, TravelSamantha O'BrochtaSeptember 21, 2018tokyo, japan, solo female travel, asiaComment
Photo Journal: Arashiyama, Kyoto's Most Beautiful District
Photo Journal: Arashiyama, Kyoto's Most Beautiful District
Asia, Japan, Photo Journals, Photography, TravelSamantha O'BrochtaAugust 3, 2018japan, kyoto, arashiyama, asiaComment
What to See on a Road Trip to the Olympic Peninsula
What to See on a Road Trip to the Olympic Peninsula
Travel, USASamantha O'BrochtaJuly 15, 2018olympic peninsula, washington state, washington Comment
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Today's the last day of my @contiki tour and I'm so sad 😭 The past 10 days in Israel and Jordan have been so incredible, and I am going to be very sad to leave tomorrow. I met amazing people, saw breathtaking places, and surprised myself with how I handled the summer heat of the Middle East 😂 I definitely plan to come back to these two countries someday, and I'm very happy to have gotten the perfect taste test of so many towns and cities on this journey 🇮🇱🇯🇴
Feeling salty? 💅🏾
How lucky are we that we get to live on this beautiful planet? 😍
Red Sea cruising 🌊
Laura of Arabia ✨
Peaceful mornings in the Petra Mountains ✨
The little girl who watched Indiana Jones with her dad and always wanted to visit the beautiful facade featured in The Last Crusade would be proud of her adult self finally getting to this breathtaking world wonder ✨✨✨
Happy summer solstice 🌞
Indiana Jane ✨
Mediterranean vibes 🌴🌊🌞
Walking through the historical parts of Jerusalem, I was reminded of lyrics from No Church in the Wild by Kanye West, Jay Z, and Frank Ocean, "What’s a God to a non-believer who don’t believe in anything?" I grew up Christian, but as I got older, I left the faith and made my own path. Going to places where Jesus walked, lived, and died was not a spiritual experience for me. My parents hoped I'd feel something, but I viewed it all as an archeological visit rather than from a believer perspective. It was almost a bit difficult for me to fully enjoy the sights as much as I wish I could've, but only because my past in the church has turned me into a cynic. Maybe if I had grown up without religion, I would've been able to appreciate it more without emotional baggage tainting it, but something in me makes it hard to see these places and find peace. Has anyone else experienced something like this when visiting spiritual places? 📷@kristinsluyk
We visited Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum in Jerusalem, and I was on the verge of tears the entire time. Our guide told us not to leave sad, but know the past is gone and people are moving forward from the pain. I couldn't feel this way. The state of the world has shown me that we haven't moved on from all the hate and horrifying acts. We like to think of things like the Holocaust happening so long ago and that history could never repeat itself, but supremacy still exists and it's terrifying to see leaders of the world encourage this behavior. We cannot forget history because we are in the midst of repeating it right now. I don't have the answers on how to change things, but I know that it's important to keep fighting for what is right. I only ever want to be on the right side of history. I think of all the people who did what they could throughout history to help those who were being persecuted. Whether it was the Underground Railroad or Anne Frank's Attic, there were good people in the world who tried to help, even if it meant risking everything. While most of us don't have an opportunity to do something this extreme at the moment, you can still make change happen through voting, educating yourself, donating to organizations, and keeping an open mind with everyone you come across. I sincerely hope we can learn from the mistakes of the past and keep moving towards a peaceful future ❤️
Shalom from Jerusalem! I'm on @contiki's new Israel and Jordan tour, and I'm so excited to explore these two countries! We just spent our first day exploring the Old City, where I sucked at haggling, walked down ancient streets, ate hummus and falafel, and visited the Wailing Wall. As a history nerd, it's so exciting to get to be right in the middle of all these important places from the past and see them with my own eyes 😍 📷@sarah.veldman
Literally one of my favorite things to do is just drench my hair in some deep conditioner and relax for a bit while it does its work on my tresses 💁🏾‍♀️ What's your hair routine?