“I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.”
— Mary Anne Radmacher

Elements Adventure is a passion project, born out of an obsession with endless curiosity for travel, wandering, and the art of escaping.

The catalyst for travel started as a young-adult, the most impressionable period in one’s life, a very influential age with a curious mind and encouraging parents. It was senior year of high school when the French and Spanish club joined forces to organize a trip to France and Spain. That trip planted a seed that settled deep down and to this day has extensive roots. I went on to study abroad in Brisbane, Australia for 4 months, then into the Peace Corps in West Africa for 2 years, before then moving back to both east and west coasts, among others.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, South Dakota

At the Core

  • Adventure

    Finding the balance between risk and reward through exploration. Looking inward to challenge the comfort zone we live daily, and push our own boundaries to learn about other communities, while most importantly learning about ourselves.

  • Integrity

    This is the core. Without integrity, what do we have? Integrity takes patience and perseverance - it creates humble moments and opportunities to learn. Integrity teaches us how to navigate uncomfortable spaces and systems with confidence.

  • Safety

    Or what you might call, “limitations” or “boundaries.” These are the obstacles to help us maintain awareness about ourselves and our surroundings. Safety is at the core of every decision - as is safely pushing boundaries into new territory.

Somewhere riding a moto, waiting for the traffic to clear.
Benin, West Africa

Established in 2003

The goal of this site is to create and share stories and pictures of travel, adventure, and exploration. It’s to inspire others to get out of their comfort zone, document places visited, and tell stories of old lore and mischievous curiosity.

Emily grew up in southern New Hampshire. She was always always encouraged to explore, be independent, and leave no regrets. The travel bug has never left and only continues to grow. Emily’s mission is to explore and help others do the same.

My roommates from Australia used to say I was the most homesick - I did miss my family and the motherland, but by god, did I love it there. Nowadays, technology can connect us most anywhere.

General Listing of Trips, Places, and Destinations

Local Exploration

Presidential Range Traverse, NH
AMC Hut to Hut Cross Country Ski Trek, Maine
Ski Mountaineering Course, NH
AMC Leadership School, NH
Wilderness First Aid
Acadia, Bar Harbor, ME
North Conway, NH

Group Trips

Ski and Sail, Iceland
Lake Mead, UT
Bryce and Zion National Parks, UT
Grand Canyon, Mule Ride, AZ
Caribbean Cruises
Mediterranean Cruise
Disney World, FL

Benin, Mali, Burkina Faso, West Africa
Alexandria, Egypt
Paris, France
Madrid, Spain
Brisbane, Sydney, Cairns, Australia
Khao Lak, Phuket, Thailand
Queretaro, Mexico

International Trips

Solo Trips

San Francisco, CA
Vail, Breckenridge, A-Basin, Copper Mountains, Colorado
Belgrade, Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Glacier National Park
Maui & Big Island, Hawaii
Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

So many questions, not enough answers. Overland in West Africa, somewhere between Gogounou, Benin and Mopti, Mali.