Hi, my name is Rochelle and Life Well Traveled is my blog. I have always loved the written word and I am passionate about sharing my family’s adventures with others, in hopes that they might inspire, educate and entertain. I grew up in North Lake Tahoe and went to college in Santa Barbara, California. I always thought I wanted to be an English teacher, so after undergrad I joined Teach For America where I taught for two years in South Side Chicago. The experience was eye opening and it led me to research and eventually get hired for a job as a wilderness therapist for struggling teens in Oregon. I met my husband in Oregon and his passion and energy catapulted me into a life of travel and adventure.

After a couple years as nomads we settled back in Tahoe working at a ski resort and in 2018 we had our first child. Shortly after we moved down to the Carson Valley and I chose to follow in my mother and grandmother’s footsteps and pursue a career in real estate…an unexpected but highly gratifying job that keeps me on my toes and introduces me to wonderful people on a daily basis.

When given the opportunity I love to mountain bike, backpack and ski and I look forward to more outdoor adventures as our kids grow. I also love to read, write and drink coffee, but my greatest passion of all is travel. Being a mother has changed my life and my family is my top priority. I love living life with them and I try not to take a single moment for granted.