I am not the same having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.
Mary Anne Radmacher
Elements Adventure is built around real travel—what works, what doesn’t, and how to plan trips that actually make sense.
It’s part storytelling, part planning resource, and part service for people who want to explore without overcomplicating it.
I’m based in New Hampshire and have spent the last 25 years traveling across different environments—from local trips in New England to more adventurous international travel.
Not every trip has gone perfectly, but over time, I’ve learned what makes a trip work: understanding the purpose, the pace, knowing what’s worth planning—and what isn’t - how to budget and decide from solo or group settings.
The experience shapes it all.
I don’t believe in overpacking itineraries or chasing every recommendation.
Sometimes I want to avoid crowds, and tourists - even though I’m a tourist! I want to make the most use of my time, but in my own way, and not following the same, old-beaten, path.
Some travel is simple, some travel is meant to push boundaries. Either way, it should feel exciting and not exhausting.
How I Approach Travel
Somewhere riding a moto, waiting for the traffic to clear.
Benin, West Africa
Established in 2003
This site is a place to document travel, share stories, and capture the moments that make a trip memorable.
I grew up with a strong pull towards, and plenty of encouragement for exploring and doing things independently. That mindset stuck—and continues to shape how I travel today.
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.