I backpacked through Patagonia, ran out of all my money in Cuba, and had a panic attack 100ft.
underwater on the Vandenburg wreck. I swam at the top of Victoria Falls while being held by my ankles and hiked to the highest mountain in the continuous US.
Needless to say, I’m obsessed with a good adventure.
I’m going to be honest and admit that this ski trip to Val Thorens ruined all future ski trips for me. Taking mid afternoon breaks at cozy mountain huts. Freshly made French pastries. $100 lift tickets. Riding a ski lift over one of the best apres parties on planet Earth. I’m not sure that I…
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Finding the best places to stay near Yosemite National Park can get a little confusing. That’s because there’s five different entrances and a wide assortment of campgrounds, Airbnbs and hotels to stay at. But whether you’re looking for a cozy retreat overlooking the Sierra mountains or a tiny campsite surrounded by nature within the park,…
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When I first moved to San Diego, I didn’t realize that there were so many San Diego hikes with waterfalls. I was spending my time in Torrey Pines and the Southern California Mountains. But I still remember the first time I climbed down to Three Sisters Falls, nestled in a remote canyon in Cleveland National…
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The Cuyamaca Peak hike has been one of my favorite hikes in San Diego since I moved here 10 years ago. It has the best panoramic view of all of the hikes in San Diego county (and it’s the second highest peak!) On a clear day, you can see all the way from the mountains…
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As I get older, most of my trips revolve around outdoor adventures, and that’s how I stumbled upon Orca camp on Vancouver Island. Orca camp is a glamping site run by Wild Coast Adventures and it’s located on Johnstone Straight where the Orca’s migrate to Alaska. So if you can picture yourself relaxing in…
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Imagine standing on a sole boulder suspended 3,000 feet in the air, or riding up a windy road as waterfalls pass under your car – this Norway itinerary has it all. And if you only have one week in Norway, you’re going to be kicking yourself when that week’s up. But one week in…
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