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National Parks
The Ultimate 10-Day Alaska National Parks Road Trip
Buckle in for a 10-day Alaska national parks road trip through 3 scenic parks that showcase the best of Alaska's unspoiled wilderness.
Jul 16, 202410 min read
Hiking
11 Best Backcountry Swimming Holes to Explore This Summer
Explore the best backcountry swimming holes around the U.S. this summer and make a splash with the most scenic surroundings!
Jul 2, 202410 min read
Adventure
How to Visit the Galapagos Islands
From getting your TCT to making travel plans, learn how to visit the Galapagos Islands for its extraordinary landscapes and wildlife.
May 20, 202411 min read
Adventure
How to Choose the Best Antarctica Cruise & What You Can Expect
Explore like never before on the best Antarctica cruise. Get ready for an incredible journey through the largest nature reserve on Earth!
Feb 29, 202416 min read
Sustainable Travel
How to Spend 2 Weeks in Jordan: A Trip Planning Guide
Spending 2 weeks in Jordan gives you ample time to explore the amazing history, landmarks, culture, and natural beauty of this country.
Feb 4, 202416 min read
National Parks
How to Visit Glacier National Park in Montana
Learn how to visit Glacier National Park in Montana—it's one of the best national parks with stunning scenery and mountains to explore.
Jun 29, 20238 min read
Conservation
My Week as a Whale Scientist in the Azores with Biosphere Expeditions
I dove into the heart of conservation tourism with Biosphere Expeditions, acting out my dream career as a whale scientist for a week!
Apr 8, 202311 min read
Hiking
Everything You Need to Know to Hike Cotopaxi Volcano in Ecuador
Cotopaxi Volcano is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. Get to the summit with my tips and recommendations in this guide!
Mar 12, 202312 min read
Adventure
8 Winter Activities to Do in Banff National Park
How about skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, and dog sledding in the Canadian Rockies? Get 8 ideas of winter activities to do in Banff!
Jan 21, 202310 min read
Solo Travel
A Love Letter to the Mountains
I started writing my love letter to the mountains as a child, but in college, I lost my connection to the wild. Losing my dad brought me back.
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Destinations
10 Reasons to Travel to the Azores for Your Next International Trip
Need a reason to travel to the Azores in Portugal? Here are 10 reasons these 9 islands—a hiker's paradise—deserve to be on your list.
Nov 14, 20229 min read
Hiking
How to Hike Your First 14er: Tips, Tricks and What Not to Do
Get tips and guidance on how to hike your first 14'er—a rite of passage for hiking enthusiasts, but you need to know how to summit safely.
Aug 10, 20229 min read
Hiking
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro In Tanzania: What to Know
Follow my journey up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania in March 2018—see why it was the most challenging hike of my life.
Aug 29, 20192 min read