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Strangled on the Streets of Amsterdam

May 5, 2018September 10, 2018by Workday Wanderlust9 Comments on Strangled on the Streets of Amsterdam
Strangled on the Streets of Amsterdam

Yes, you read that correctly ... strangled. Grabbed from behind, arm wrapped around my neck, forced into a full blown chokehold as I was walking down the street in Amsterdam. And not by some dangerous foreigner lurking in the shrouded shadows of an alleyway ... but by a 21-year-old, white American male from Michigan who [...]

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Favorite Cities in New Zealand

April 4, 2018by Workday WanderlustLeave a Comment on Favorite Cities in New Zealand
Favorite Cities in New Zealand

I LOVE New Zealand. I spent almost three weeks traversing both islands top to bottom, from Auckland to Invercargill. I was blown away by the nature and wonder around every corner and equally impressed with the cool communities nestled alongside the scenery. Here’s a look at city life from my top three spots in New Zealand: [...]

Inspiration, Road Trips, Travel

58 Days Away

February 9, 2018February 11, 2018by Workday Wanderlust4 Comments on 58 Days Away
58 Days Away

Let me just say, I truly didn’t think I would last this long! 58 days away from home. That may not seem like a lot to some, but for me… someone who went to college an hour and a half away from my hometown, an only child and an only grandchild of a small family, [...]

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Four Islands in Fourteen Days

January 8, 2018September 10, 2018by Workday Wanderlust4 Comments on Four Islands in Fourteen Days
Four Islands in Fourteen Days

Well, I survived! Four Hawaiian islands in fourteen days all by myself over the Christmas holiday. I wasn't sure what to expect — would it be easy to travel between islands, would it be as expensive as everyone warned, would I find places to stay, and the big question — would I survive Christmas by [...]

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Here I go again on my own!

December 20, 2017September 10, 2018by Workday Wanderlust5 Comments on Here I go again on my own!
Here I go again on my own!

Well, after 5 months (to the day) of quitting my comfortable desk job, I launched-out for another solo adventure ... this time to the Pacific!  It all started when a few of my family members told me they were heading to Hawaii for Christmas, and of course, I offered to tag along! I had a [...]

Adventure, Inspiration, Nature, Road Trips, Travel

Solo Road Trip across America

November 13, 2017September 10, 2018by Workday Wanderlust3 Comments on Solo Road Trip across America
Solo Road Trip across America

12,575 miles, 53 days, 31 states, and 1 little Subaru — what a great way to see and celebrate Fall in America! Last week, I made it back home to Austin, Texas, after spending the better parts of September and October on the road by myself. I loved the adventure—the open road, the changing of the [...]

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"Courage starts with showing up and letting oursel "Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." —Brené Brown

In honor of Women's History Month, a few beautiful portraits I've been blessed and allowed to capture across the globe. From Jordan to Cuba, Africa and Italy - each one of these women represents you and me. Grace and courage, determination and sacrifice, care and kindness ... and a smile and sparkle that conceals so much. Warriors on our best days and butterflies on our worst - the world is a brighter and kinder place with each and every woman in it. 

#strength #beauty #courage #womensmonth #womensday #women #portraits #womenshistorymonth #portraitphotography #cuba #havana #jordan #petra #italy #naples #africa #kenya #womenwarriors
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! L "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." -Henry David Thoreau

PETRA! PETRA! Talk about a dream come true. Earlier this year, I was blessed to get the opportunity to cash in my 2020 airline miles and check off another wonder of the world ... a place I've only dreamt of visiting after #IndiaJones and the Last Crusade. The country of Jordan was amazing ... the people, culture, and environment -- everyone was so welcoming and happy to have visitors back in the area. And to visit the park with minimal people crowding the spaces ... worth the vaccines, boosters & abundance of tests to trek across the world. 

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#beboldandbrave #traveltheworld #makeaplanbuytheticket #solofemaletraveler
#petra @petra_jordan_travel_
#petrajordan #wonderoftheworld #jkcopenhaverphoto #worldtraveler #wanderlust #workdaywanderlust #traveltheworld #escape #traveladdicted
Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demo Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends” – Maya Angelou 

Back in action!! So excited to be on the other side of the world again! Yesterday I arrived in Amman, Jordan to learn, explore, and fulfill a lifelong dream to see Petra. I'm blown away by the beauty of the land and the incredible people! I'm already making lovely connections with Jordanians who ask to take selfies with me. 🤗 I'm absolutely honored and blessed to experience this country for myself.

Today's images are from my arrival and the amazing tour of Jerash, the largest Roman ruins outside of Rome. So. Much. History! 

And I'm just getting started. Nine days still to go ... check out my IG stories for real time, on the go photos! 

#jordan #amman #travel #wanderlust #connection #jerash #explore #educate #seeforyourself #texascamelcorp #adventure #middleeast #respect #culture #romanruins #love
Woohoo! I'm featured in the #lamppostcoffee blog! Woohoo! I'm featured in the #lamppostcoffee blog! 🎉 Check out the piece on me, my photos & my story in today's post! Thank you for the lovely shout out, Lamppost! 🙌

And if you haven't stopped by one of their MULTIPLE SHOPS in the #Austin/ #RoundRock / #Georgetowntx / #SanMarcos area ... you're missing out on a #locallyowned #coffeeshop with delicious coffee & care for their community! 💕

➡️ Reposted from @lamppost.coffee You may recognize Julie's beautiful art all around the walls of Lamppost--she's one of our featured photographers. Recently, she told us a little bit about her journey into the world of travel photography and how she found Lamppost! Click the link in our bio to read more about her on our blog. --The Post xx 

#lovecoffee #lovepeople #jkcopenhaverphoto #travelphotography #jkcopenhaver #lamppost #coffee #story #blogpost #featured #grateful #blessed #allthingsthruchrist #photographer #shoplocal @downtownroundrock @visitgeorgetowntx @309coffeegeorgetown @austincoffeeshops @mimundocoffee @gtxcoffeecommunity @roundrockartsandculture
“That’s the real trouble with the world. Too m “That’s the real trouble with the world. Too many people grow up.” - Walt Disney

My first trip to Disneyworld! It really DOES make you feel like a kid again! So much fun to celebrate summer and spend time with friends in the park. I haven't been to a theme park in years and this was the perfect way to dive back in! 😍

#happysummer #disney #myfirsttriptodisney #mickeymouse #magickingdom #epcot #disneyworld #jumpsaroundtheworld #vacation #feellikeakidagain #smiles #selfie #floridalife
"Palm trees are growin' and a warm breeze a blowin "Palm trees are growin' and a warm breeze a blowing. I picture myself right there, on some beach somewhere." - Blake Shelton 

There's nothing quite like the beach and beautiful palm trees to help clear your mind and refresh your perspective. 💙🏝

#appreciation #beauty #palmtrees #cancun #beach #oceanvibes #islandlife #saturdayvibes #escape #refresh #poolside #travel #vacationmode #sand #shadows #calm #meditation #water #healing #garzablanca #mexico
"Life is like a train of moods, like a string of b "Life is like a train of moods, like a string of beads, and, as we pass through them, they prove to be many-colored lenses which paint the world their own hue. . . . ” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Exquisite and amazing are the colors of our life, our world, and our great blue planet ... especially when flying high or floating through the waters of Cancun. 💙💙💙

#cancunblue #cancun #ocean #blue #bluewater #nofilterneeded #islandlife #islamujeres #calm #happyplace #vacay #mexico #aerialphotography #views #flysouthwest #travel #wander #wanderlust @southwestair @garzablanca.cancun @islamujeres.mx
"We will be known forever by the tracks we leave." "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave." - Dakota Tribe

Exploring the island of @islamujeres.mx and discovering more than just beautiful beaches!

#motherearth #blueocean #mayanculture #mexico #cancunblue #tribute #art #tribe #perspective #travel #wander #explore #islamujeres
"When life gets rough, I like to hold on to my dre "When life gets rough, I like to hold on to my dream of relaxing in the summer sun, just lettin' off steam. Oh the sky will be blue, and you guys will be there too..." - Josh Gad

Frozen drinks, fresh food, colorful palettes ... all the things needed for a successful beach trip! 

#lifesabeach #beachvibes #tropical #frozen #mojito #vacay #cancun #girlstrip #summer #beachlife #happytravels #drinks #local #cantina
"After a visit to the beach, it’s hard to believ "After a visit to the beach, it’s hard to believe that we live in a material world." —Pam Shaw

Toes in the sand and salt in my hair ❤🏝

#beachvibes #beachlife #sand #beach #cancun #bluewater #oceanvibes #saltlife #colors #cancunblue #waves #carribean #peace #beachday #travel #escape #vacationmode
“A drop of water, if it could write out its own “A drop of water, if it could write out its own history, would explain the universe to us.” – Lucy Larcom 

The beautiful cenote Ik Kil near Chichen Itza! A cenote is a regional name for a natural sinkhole that happens when the limestone bedrock collapses and exposes groundwater. Cenotes were commonly used for water supplies by the ancient Maya and occasionally for sacrificial offerings! 😳 Plus, they make for great swimming holes! 🥰

#cenote #chichenitza #ikkil #mexico #mayanculture #maya #swimminghole #sinkhole #waterfall #tribal #summervacation #learn #travel #water #ilovetravel #girlstrip #cancun #explore
Traveling is almost like talking with men of other Traveling is almost like talking with men of other centuries." - René Descartes 

Amazing to see one of the modern wonders of the world, Chichén Itzá, Mayan ruins from 600 AD! The pyramid El Castillo is special for many reasons: its precise location in the center of the large Mayan empire, the use of sunlight and moonlight during the equinoxes, the number of steps on all 4 sides equal 365 to match the calendar, and 2 more pyramids INSIDE this larger plus an inverted pyramid directly below El Castillo. So cool to see the craftmanship of those who've gone before us! 

Modern wonders of the world ... one down, six to go! 🏛⛰🗺

#chichenitza #mexico #mayan #ancientarchitecture #tribal #ruins #history #pyramid #summervacation #learn #traveltheworld #sevenwonders #jumpsaroundtheworld #gymnast #ilovetravel
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