About Me
Hi, I’m Olivia!
I’m on a mission to explore breathtaking Islands, and meet people from all over the world. This journey isn’t about where I go, it’s about who I become by going. I hope you come along!
I’m from Crested Butte Colorado, and I recently sold my off grid solar home; which was quite the lifestyle at 10,000 feet, nestled below all these snow covered peaks. I was snowmobiling to and from my house all winter, chopping wood, opening trails with my sled…with a lot of help from my friends.
Summer is a different story as it’s the flower capital of Colorado. I am grateful for the off grid experience, as intense, and beautiful as it was. But now I’m now going to take that sense of adventure to tropical places! I hope you all come along, I’d love to share travel tips, shopping tips, things to do, where to stay, and of course the voyage itself!
My Travel Experience
Where I’ve Been
US Virgin Islands
My very first trip to St. John was simple and unforgettable – I spent a week camping at Maho Bay. Meals were shared in the communal pavillion, where I met fellow travelers, swapped stories, and made fast friends. After that I moved to a small cottage in Cruz Bay, the heartbeat of the island. I was walking to town and spontaneouly agreed to join a sailing adventure with new friends. A memory I will cherish forever. True island vibes!
Mexico
I went to Playa Del Carmen and fell hard for this charming laid-back town. I had a great beachside hotel with a hot tub on the deck, a cozy bar, and pool-table located just outside the bar area. Beach rentals on the sand just waiting for us. Kayaks, para-sailing, wind surfing and jet-ski’s! I had quite the jet ski ride! And an unbeatable view para-sailing. In Cancun, I stayed at an all inclusive beach resort for a 3 day concert extravaganza which was beyond my expectation for a good time! So I did it again the following year!
British Virgin Islands
Bring your passport! Once I heard of all the islands BVI has to offer, it was on! After ferrying over to Road Town, Tortola’s capital, I was able to island hop to destinations like Anegada where I had the best grilled lobster ever, Yost Van Dyke for a famous “Painkiller” or two at the Soggy Dollar Bar, and the must see Willie T, a floating restaraunt and bar on a barge. And not to be missed Norman Island the inspiration for the pirate novel, Treasure Island. The water caves around Norman are perfect for snorkeling and apparently hiding treasure!
USA
Colorado is renowned for its ski towns, it offers a mix of world-class skiing, charming historic towns and vibrant apres-ski scenes. Each offer it’s own unique experience. For me this journey eventually let me to Crested Butte. But Arizona is my home away from home. The desert landscape speaks to my soul. I’ve spent years driving it’s open highways watching saguaro silhouettes pass by. Living in Tesuque, NM, a peaceful corner of the southwest rich in heritage and culture, I’ve spent many hours taking photo’s of turquoise doors, historical churches and drying chili ristra’s.