Capture Adventure by Sheridan I write about photography, digital creation, nomadic travel, the outdoors, and living an adventurous life. Support the journey by donating or paid subscription It's been 5 months since I moved to Whidbey Island. The longest time in one space since the fall of 2013... sorta. ↓ Yesterday I received a notification from the cafe I part-time barista at which said "congratulations Sheridan you have been with ______ cafe for 5 months!" That message got me thinking - I...
about 2 months ago • 7 min read
Finishing Greece with nature Capture Adventure Vol. 8 Feb. 26 Weekly Update I write this sitting at our freshly steamed desk in our Athens hotel room, we just spent 6 days experiencing the beauty of Meteora before arriving back to the city last night after taking the 5 hour train ride back to town. Meteora is a place is full of sacredness via the monasteries and breathtaking nature, it was also quite relieving to be away from the dourness of the past few weeks in Athens. All in all I am quite...
about 1 year ago • 7 min read
A busy city week Capture Adventure Vol. 7 Feb. 17 Weekly Update Greetings from a cloudy afternoon in Athens! Emily here, sharing from the outskirts of the Athina neighborhood opposite of our last accommodation. An important lesson we learned this week was incorporating more balance and making time for necessary evils like filing taxes but also time to rest and restore our nervous systems. We also deeply felt the importance of supporting each other and leaning in on one another during more...
about 1 year ago • 6 min read
New country, new challenge Capture Adventure Vol. 6 Feb. 8 Weekly Update The excitement of visiting a new country and landing in a stunning destination was quickly stomped down by the discovery of lot's of little pests in our Airbnb. This week we say goodbye to Lisbon and hello to Athens, Greece. 📍 Key takeaways Wandering Lisbon is easy and enjoyable Eating dessert and the Lisbon waterfront can be great ways to spend time 🗺️ Must see & do in Lisbon Taste a pasteis de nata Jeronimos Monastery...
about 1 year ago • 9 min read
Last full week of Portugal Capture Adventure Vol. 5 Feb. 1 Weekly Update With the Rota Vicentina behind us this past week was one meant to be a bit more at ease but it ended up being packed full of travels, less than ideal accommodations, luggage overwhelm, and travel understanding. Also some pretty good food choices though! 📍 Key takeaways We did not plan the best for cities and accommodation when booking and scheduling months ago Travel takes time and energy 🗺️ Must see & do in Lagos + Faro...
about 1 year ago • 11 min read
A week spent hiking - Completing the Rota Vicentina Capture Adventure Vol. 4 Jan 25 Weekly Update We completed the Rota Vicentina - Fisherman's Trail! 14 days of hiking, exploring, sightseeing, and wandering. This trail was incredible, all the emotions. I am grateful that the final came and went with no extremes as well, the ending was full of ease and I am so happy that a hike of this duration was injury free. 📍 Key takeaways Plan extra days to sightsee North to South is the way to go for...
about 1 year ago • 9 min read
Lisbon & hiking - Start of the Fisherman's Trail Capture Adventure Vol. 3 Jan 18 Weekly Update A flight from the Azores, saying bye to Emily, navigating Lisbon, a couple nights in a beach town, and the start of the Fisherman's Trail. This newsletter covers two weeks of adventures, the first is my time in Lisbon - where I finalized the design of Capture Adventure, to make it live, and the second week is the Fisherman's Trail - day in, day out hiking! 📍 Key takeaways The Fisherman's Way is a...
over 1 year ago • 9 min read
Destination international - an island stopover Capture Adventure Vol. 2 Jan 11 Weekly Update I just finished a full week in the Azores islands and the stoke is high. Although I am quite tired after a week of full-on exploring but wow was it so much fun, I hope you enjoy reading about this little island adventure. 📍 Key takeaways of the week A rental car is needed and easy to navigate Weather is unpredictable, clouds roll in fast on the higher viewpoints The landscape is varied and stunning 🗺️...
over 1 year ago • 13 min read
24 hours in NYC Capture Adventure Vol. 1 Dec 30 Weekly Update A short train ride and the next thing I knew I was in Grand Central station, at the heart of NYC, a city I had never really considered visiting prior to now. 📍 Key takeaways of the week Discount Broadway tickets are the way to go Manhattan is very walkable 🗺️ Must see & do in Manhattan Rockefeller Center - Xmas tree and skating St. Patrick's Cathedral Attend a live performance Eat fooooood 🏔️ Standout moments of the week Christmas...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read