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by Diana Osberg | Sep 30, 2014 | - California, - Equestrian, Adventure, United States, Voluntourism
Oh, what a beautiful morning as we started out on the trail at Rancho Oso. Oh, what a beautiful day. The weather was perfect for horseback riding (in the low 70s F), and the sun cast a bright golden haze on the landscape. It revealed a tapestry of autumn browns,...
by Diana Osberg | Sep 10, 2014 | - California, - Sailing, Adventure, United States
“Out in the dark it throbs and glows– the wide, wild sea that no man knows! The wind is chill, the surge is white, and I must sail that sea tonight.” (From “On the Verge” by William Winter) The annual Toshiba Tall Ships Festival at Dana Point, California opened...
by Diana Osberg | Mar 27, 2014 | - Peru, Adventure, International
After a short night’s sleep at the lovely Inkallpa Valle Sagrado Hotel in Urubamba, I arose at 4:45 a.m. and found my sense of humor. It was in my suitcase. Good thing I remembered to pack it. Today was a new day. I felt so much better than I had the night...
by Diana Osberg | Feb 24, 2014 | - California, - Equestrian, -- Los Angeles, Adventure, United States
Whether you’re a Tourist or a Townie, there’s always something different and fun to do in the Los Angeles area. But the cost of fun in the City of Angels can add up fast. Below is number 25 in a series of 25 things to do in Los Angeles that will cost $25 or less. Go...
by Diana Osberg | Feb 14, 2014 | - Sailing, Adventure, Tips & Safety
Avast, ye mateys! Before you pull out the wheeled suitcase and pack everything but the kitchen sink, take a moment to consider what you’ll truly need on that tall ship voyage-of-a-lifetime. Packing for a trip overseas is hard enough, but you if you’re packing for a...
by Diana Osberg | Oct 12, 2013 | - New Zealand, - Sailing, Adventure, International, Solo Travel
In February 2011, Diana took a solo Valentine’s trip to New Zealand to sail on the brigantine Soren Larsen. Valentine’s Day is for lovers, so since I did not have a partner, I decided to spend my Valentine’s Day with one of the loves of my life—sailing–...
