
Stories, Places & Ideas for a Life of Adventure
Firsthand adventure travel guides, detailed itineraries, epic hikes, and stories from around the world: from travel writer and photographer Gretchen Stuppy Carlson.

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Gretchen Stuppy Carlson (Chasing Adventure)
I’m a travel writer, photographer, and lifelong adventurer with nearly two decades of experience in outdoor education. I’ve spent much of my life exploring outside, first aboard sail training vessels and now traveling the world with my husband and three kids.
Chasing ADVNTR is where I share the places we explore, the stories that stay with me, and the practical details I’ve learned along the way so you can create adventures of your own.

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