ABOUT US
Beth Hengeveld
Age 27
Location Denver, Colorado
Hometown Sheldon, Iowa
Fun Fact: Beth was once climbing to the crown of the Statue of Liberty when an out-of-control hang-glider got himself tangled in the Statue’s torch. She still holds him responsible for the interrupted adventure, and would like (at the very least) to receive a foam rubber replica crown as reparation.
Quote “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Seuss
Jenny Kaspar
Age 32
Location Denver, Colorado
Hometown Houston, Texas
Fun Fact: Denver became home for Jenny the very day she realized that she could trade in her high heels for tennis shoes and spend her weekends playing in the Rocky Mountains. The Colorado wilderness is an ever-evolving learning curve, however, which typically involves lessons in what NOT to do for this Native Texan (fyi, screaming and running is not always the best solution…who knew?!).
Quote “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman
Sonja Chacon
Age 25
Location Denver, Colorado
Hometown Taos, NM
Fun Fact: The day Sonja learned she could grasp a spoon, and understood that it should go in her mouth, she never let anyone feed her again. That has basically been her attitude towards life. She is not afraid to get messy, is always up for a challenge, and a good meal. That’s why the travelin’ life, is the life for her.
Quote “Yes, the wind is the moon’s imagination wandering.” -Saul Williams
Mary Lee Harder
Age 30-something
Location Denver, CO
Hometown Algona, Iowa
Fun Fact: When my oldest kiddo was 3 years old she earned premier status on an airline for flying over 20,000 miles with me in a calendar year.
Quote ”Things don’t have to change the world to be important.” Steve Jobs
Taylor Record
Age 23
Location Could be Anywhere (On the Road!)
Hometown Boulder, CO
Fun Fact: Taylor rarely backs down from a food dare; deep fried pork intestine, water bugs and beef bile have made the list this year. She is now considering reactionary vegetarianism.
Quote ”What is that feeling when you’re driving away from people and they recede on the plain till you see their specks dispersing? — it’s the too-huge world vaulting us, and it’s good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies.” Jack Kerouac
Website taylorrecord.com/rec_on_a_trek
Justin Moskowitz
Age 29
Location Denver, Colorado
Hometown Denver, CO
Fun Fact: On a recent trip around the world, Justin studied Zen learning he could hold his breath for nearly two minutes through deep relaxation. The fish weren’t impressed.
Quote ”Traveling is like flirting with life. It’s like saying, ‘I would stay and love you, but I have to go; this is my station.” -Lisa St. Aubin De Teran
Damien Venuto
Age 26
Location Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hometown Durban, South Africa
Fun Fact Traveling with a nomadic tribe through Africa, Damien quickly learned the art of surviving this perilous landscape. In 2011 tragedy struck the annual village swim, as Damien took a wrong turn and ended up in Argentina. Unable to return to his homeland, he moved onto a new career path and decided to share his survival tactics with others. This is his guide to surviving the modern travel jungle!
Quote “Your life is your life. Know it while you have it.” Charles Bukowski – The Laughing Heart
Megan Kaseburg
Age 26
Location Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hometown Seattle, Washington
Fun Fact: Megan celebrated her 23rd birthday by buying a one-way ticket to Mexico City and visiting 15 countries throughout Latin America. She is currently brainstorming ideas for the best way to celebrate her next birthday and she welcomes any travel suggestions you may have.
Quote “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” Henry David Thoreau
