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Hiking
Solo Backpacking Longs Peak – Rocky Mountain National Park
After a few training hikes, I was determined not to leave Colorado without hiking a 14’er, and solo backpacking Longs Peak was on my radar.
Aug 6, 202014 min read
Gear Reviews
Best Backpack for Adventure Photographers and Filmmakers
The best travel and photography backpack for hikers, backpackers and adventurers.
Aug 5, 20202 min read
Colorado
Hiking Gothic Mountain in Crested Butte, Colorado
Biking or hiking Gothic Mountain in Crested Butte, CO is something you'll never forget—it's easily one of my favorite Colorado hikes.
Jul 28, 20201 min read
Colorado
Hiking Teocalli Mountain in Crested Butte, Colorado
At more than 13,200 feet, hiking Teocalli Mountain in Crested Butte, CO is an exhilarating challenge to reach the snow-peaked summit!
Jul 14, 20201 min read
Tennessee
How to Plan a Trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Build the Perfect Itinerary
If you love wildlife, forests and history, it's time to plan a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the tips and trails inside!
Jun 27, 202013 min read
California
Angeles National Forest Hiking: Crystal Lake to Hawkins Ridge
Angeles Nationa; Forest hiking is incredible with part of the PCT running through. The best long hike here: Crystal Lake to Hawkins Ridge!
Jun 17, 20204 min read
Travel Tips
Best Places to Travel After the Coronavirus Quarantine
A lot of us adopted a sense of wanderlust in the pandemic, so check out the best places to travel after the Coronavirus quarantine!
May 31, 20208 min read
California
Best Hikes in Los Angeles: Bridge to Nowhere
The Bridge to Nowhere is a long but rewarding hike along and across several rivers in Southern California.
May 17, 20203 min read
Gear Reviews
Best Subscription Boxes for Travel & Outdoor Lovers
The best subscription boxes for travel and outdoor lovers. These boxes are full of sustainable and fair trade items to get you inspired to travel and get out into the outdoors.
May 6, 20203 min read
Travel Tips
Boredom Busting Activities: Finding Adventure at Home
Boredom busting activities are essenital for travel and adventure lovers—these turn your home into a place of adventure and learning.
Apr 6, 20207 min read
Aruba
5 Reasons to Visit Aruba: The Windy Island Paradise
You probably don't need reasons to visit Aruba, but these are hard to argue with and might teach you something new about this island paradise!
Mar 1, 20205 min read
California
California Highway 1 Road Trip Through SLOCAL
A Highway 1 road trip through SLO CAL is a must for visitors to California. Drive through San Luis Obispo County's coast on this trip!
Feb 23, 202012 min read
Norway
The Midnight Sun in Norway: When and How to See It
If you want to see the incredible natural phenomenon of the midnight sun in Norway, head to Tromso and use this guide to experience it!
Jan 28, 20202 min read
New Mexico
Visiting La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico
My stay at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe gave me a unique and historic glimpse into New Mexico's past. Here's my hotel review!
Jan 17, 20206 min read
Hotel Reviews
Eco Hotels: Marina Bay Sands
The Marina Bay Sands is one of the most photographed and recognized hotels in Singapore, and also one of the most eco-friendly!
Jan 16, 20203 min read
Asia
3 Days in Borneo: Rainforest, Beaches, and Mountains in Kota Kinabalu Borneo
The island of Borneo is divided between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. A massive area with some of the worlds most biodiverse jungles and reefs. From the Malaysian city of Kota Kinabalu you can pack in the action and adventure in just a few short days. Visit orangutans in the jungles, wander empty beaches, snorkel coral reefs and even summit South East Asia's tallest mountain.
Jan 10, 202010 min read