by Diana Osberg | Oct 12, 2013 | - New Zealand, - Sailing, Adventure, International, Solo Travel
In February 2011, Diana took a solo Valentine’s trip to New Zealand to sail on the brigantine Soren Larsen. Valentine’s Day is for lovers, so since I did not have a partner, I decided to spend my Valentine’s Day with one of the loves of my life—sailing–...
by Diana Osberg | Sep 22, 2013 | International, Solo Travel, Tips & Safety
BEFORE YOU GO Do research on your destination and the places you’d like to visit while there. Study the culture and learn how to blend in with it. That way, you’re less of a target when in public. Leave your valuable items home. Check your government’s travel...
by Diana Osberg | Sep 22, 2013 | - Sailing, Adventure, International
To me, nothing is more exhilarating than sailing a tall ship with the ocean waves crashing over the bow, especially if we’re in a cannon battle with other tall ships. I regularly sail tall ships here in Los Angeles as a volunteer with the Los Angeles Maritime...
by Diana Osberg | Sep 3, 2013 | - Sailing, - Spain, Adventure, International, Voluntourism
“If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it.” –Jonathan Winters Diana spent Christmas of 2011 in the Canary Islands aboard the barque Tenacious. The word “tenacious” is defined as: persistent; stubborn; not easily pulled asunder; tough. Sometimes I say...
by Diana Osberg | Sep 2, 2013 | - China, International
In October of 2011, Diana traveled to China with the Women’s Travel Club. Here is the first of a multi-part story about her visit. China Part I: The Treasures and Traditions of Beijing Our group had just entered the restaurant with Hau, our guide, when one of the...
