About Patti

Many terms have been used to describe me, but when asked to describe myself, I say, "Adrenaline Junkie!"  I was born with a highly-tuned (some say over-tuned) sense of wanderlust.  From the beginning, I've always been on the lookout for the next adventure.  Chronic wanderlust. . .

My friends think I’m an enigma.  “How can you be such a girly-girl and an adrenaline junkie at the same time?” they ask.  For example, I love to dive, but prefer to do so in my own color-coordinated wet suit, goggles and fins in highlighter yellow.  
Places I've been
  • Most of the U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Caribbean
  • Central America
  • South America
  • Europe
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • ...and more

Visit my International Gallery

Visit my USA Gallery

I've lead a charmed life and had the opportunity to be involved in several different careers.  Some people use the phrase "Jack of all trades, master of none" as a pejorative.  I think not.  For me, it's helped me morph into  a Renaissance woman.  I believe I'd had more colorful and varied experiences and opportunities than most.  I wouldn't change a thing!
I’ve visited most of the United States and traveled to 35 countries… so far. There’s so much more to see and share!

I travel alone, with my family, with girlfiends, and on tours -- each giving me a different perspective.

​Life is good.
Patti's Bylines:

  • International Living
  • Ladies Home Journal
  • Mexconnect
  • Travelers Press
  • Travel Post Monthly
  • Wave Journey
  • Yahoo Voices
  • Divine Caroline
  • Visions
  • Design Trade
  • Women's Toolbox

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Front page of
Wall Street Journal, April 2011