Welcome to Pages to Planes!
Who I Am
Writer | Wanderer | Adventurer
My name is Maddie and I am the creator of Pages to Planes.
In 2023, I quit my job and left home on a one-way flight to New Zealand. I didn’t come home until fourteen months and nine countries later. But I did come home–and I promised myself I would not loose my adventurous spirit despite no longer living the solo travel life.
Because adventure is a mindset–and I’m determined to make my own adventures wherever I go!
Find adventure. Write it down.
This blog
I am an aspiring author who is fascinated by culture, people, and the wonder of the world around me. What you’ll find on Pages to Planes is an eclectic mix of solo travel musings, family bowhunting stories, mountain-love, and great adventures. You’ll also find lots of photos–because a picture might be worth a thousand words, but I think a thousand words deserves a lot of pictures. All photos are mine.
Posts are organized into three categories: Urban, Wild, and In-Between.
Looking for busy and bustling? Check out posts in Urban.
Like big mountains and bigger silences? Read posts in Wild.
Looking for stories about small towns and side roads? In-Between is for you.
Or, if you want to see posts clearly organized by region, you can do that too!
I’d love to hear from you!
Writing is a solo endeavor, so don’t let me be a hermit! I’d love to hear about your great adventures or even meet up for an adventure. The world is small–let’s be friends!
Most Popular Posts
Check out some of my popular posts to get you started!
The Wonder of the Aurora at Yellow Dog Lodge
Fifteen minutes after midnight, I am napping in an armchair. Mom and Mason are sprawled on the coach. Then Gordon pokes his head in and says the magic words…
Waiting on Wapiti: A Lifetime Hunt for a Bull Elk
When every one else is getting ready for Pumpkin Spice lattes and wool scarves, my family welcomes fall in a different way. September is archery hunting season…
A Backpacker’s Life,
Introvert Style
How does an introverted, large-group adverse, anti-party, control-loving, homebody juggle her dichotomous desire to stay home AND cheaply explore the world?
Thanks for checking out Pages to Planes! I’m so glad you’re here.