About Me

Hi, my name is April! I’m the face behind this travel blog.

I don’t have the typical story about where I started traveling in my early 20s, caught the travel bug, and the “rest is history”.

I did go on one international trip in physical therapy school to Honduras which was fun.

But even before that trip, I knew I wanted to see the world and do awesome things.

So, what stopped me? A lot of things.

Money, school, fear, etc.

I was in school for my entire early 20s into my mid-20s!

Now I’m 29 and still have not seen another country since that Honduras trip. 🥲

Woman ziplining past a waterfall in Honduras. — *Ziplining in Honduras*

This “about me” section quickly turned into me complaining. I’m sorry! 😅

There’s some light at the end of the tunnel I promise!

Woman sitting on a rocky outcrop at Pincushion Peak in California. — *Pincushion Peak in California*

So, let me back up.

I grew up in a small town in North Carolina.

Family vacations included trips to the North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia mountains.

I loved our family vacations! Because of this, I went to college in Western North Carolina.

College lasted for seven long years.

I got my Doctorate in Physical Therapy which was cool.

Technically, I’m Dr. April Duke, but no one sees PTs as doctors, but whatever. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Family hiking along the trail to Andrews Bald in North Carolina. — *Family visited me during my 1st year of college*

Anyway! After I graduated college, I immediately jumped into travel physical therapy.

Most of my professors and clinical instructors told me I should get a “permanent job” first to gain more experience.

No thanks. 💅🏻

Becoming a travel therapist right off the bat was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!

I have zero regrets. Now, do I want to be a travel therapist forever? Not really.

To be honest, I don’t want to work in the healthcare field at all anymore.

It’s exhausting both physically, mentally, and sometimes emotionally.

I never thought becoming a travel blogger would be a realistic thing for me.

Until now. 🙌

Woman holding a cat. — *I have 2 cats – this is Tubby*

After being a travel therapist for 3 years and seeing some beautiful places in the United States, I decided to create a travel blog so I could share my experiences with the world.

Not only to share my own trips but to help others plan their travel adventures.

I thoroughly enjoy the process of planning trips!

Most of me and my husband’s trips involve outdoor adventures.

We love hiking, camping, and trail running!

I also want to get into more outdoor activities, such as backpacking, climbing, snowboarding, and go on exciting expeditions.

📱 My husband and I have an Instagram account together where we document our adventures – follow us @adventurechasingduo.

Man and woman dressed up taking a selfie. — *This is my husband, Vikas*

Additionally, I desperately want to travel the world.

I crave new adventures and new places!

There’s still so much to see and do in the US, but it’s about time I expand my travels outside of this country.

I’m going to make my dreams a reality. 💯

And this travel blog will be one of the best travel blogs on the internet!

I have a long way to go, but I’m excited to see where this new path takes me.

To those who have read any of my blog posts, I truly hope you were inspired and empowered to create an unforgettable vacation or adventure, whether it’s a 7-day itinerary to a national park or simply a day hike in your own state.

Also, thank you in advance to everyone who has supported me.

I appreciate you! 🫶