Inspiring families to connect through simple authentic adventures
Picture this: the open road stretches before you, leading to a land filled with breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Canada, the Great White North, renowned for its natural wonders and warm hospitality, becomes our playground today. But instead of following the usual tourist trail, we’re going to embrace a different kind of exploration – one that emphasizes freedom, authenticity, and the joy of discovery.
Our road trip across the United States was intended to have us exploring the vast beauty of this country while discovering some of the most unexpected hidden gems and unique experiences. Join me as I share my experiences, tips, and insights for anyone looking to embark on a similar journey to get off the beaten path and learn how to design untourist travel experiences.
Camping and skiing are two adventures that shape our first week of our family gap year. In this episode we walk you through our first week and share insights of camping and skiing as a family of 5 in an RV kicking off our family gap year in January from Wisconsin.
2022 was quite the year. As a family we had considerable changes this year repositioning ourselves as we embark on a family gap year, a break from traditional work and school for an extended period of time, in 2023. Brent and I both ended traditional W2 employment and the kids will finish out the semester … Read more
Ordinary Sherpa is a brand designed to support families connecting through adventure based on the pillars of simplicity, authenticity, and connection. In this episode we walk through these brand pillars and how we approach gifting experiences.
Family Adventures and ice cream are a great partnership. How can we use something we love or are good at as the basis for our adventure?
Empathy is a critical skill in human connection, designing a life and embracing adventures. Understanding others perspectives and be self aware of our own emotions allows us to connect more deeply with people making experiences richer.
Being from a small town in rural Wisconsin, I viewed travel as my gateway to new and different experiences. But does it actually change you? Heidi dives into this question to discuss different types of travel and how or if travel universally changes people for the better.
How to dig deeper to find waterfalls only the locals might know?