LustForTheWorld 
For someone writing an Alaska itinerary, it’s funny that Alaska was never really on my radar. I thought of it as a place that I would visit after I retired. Maybe I would take a cruise along the glacier filled waterways when my legs were too tired to hike anymore. That would have been a mistake, … Read more
The Brown Bear Tour at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska was my favorite day of our whole trip, which is funny because it’s the one thing I thought of knocking off our itinerary. We were already seeing polar bears in Barter Island, and the brown bear tour was more expensive than all the other activities … Read more
A trip to Alaska isn’t complete without getting a few amazing views of Mount Denali, North America’s tallest peak (at 20,320 feet). Maybe one day I’ll summit that peak, but for this trip I was okay viewing it from afar. The problem is, Denali is so big it’s completely covered by clouds 1/3 of the … Read more
You really can’t lose when choosing which hikes to do in Alaska, but if there’s one trail I could recommend, it would be Harding Icefield trail. The state is so full of beauty that you will be starry eyed while taking out your trash in the morning but I probably took more photos in the … Read more
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Airbnb. And it’s not only about the prices, I really enjoy staying somewhere that makes me feel like I’m part of the city that I’m visiting (whether that be a small town in Southern France or a mini goat ranch in Southern California). So, here were … Read more
When I realized my next trip would be to Alaska, one thought immediately came to mind…polar bears in Alaska..or more specifically polar bears in Barter Island. Polar bears have been on the list of threatened species since 2008, and with global warming not slowing down anytime soon, I figured my time may be limited to … Read more
With 3 days in Buenos Aires, you can be dancing in art filled streets, cutting up world famous steaks, and talking with some newly made friends until the wee hours of the morning. However, with a city this large (and no it’s not “walkable”), you may be looking to narrow down your key list of … Read more
Havasu Falls have exploded on social media this year. Just about everyone has seen photos of these cascading blue waterfalls inside the Grand Canyon. But before they were on your Facebook and Instagram feed, Havasu falls were on every hiker’s bucketlist. However, due to the falls being smack in the middle of an Indian Reservation and … Read more
My trip to the Philippines was a complete whirlwind of activities, from canyoning and whale shark diving to ziplining and booze cruising. This video features El Nido, Cebu, and Boracay. If you would like to plan a similar trip, you can find my full itinerary here.
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It is no secret that we’ve become a nation of social media lovers. Instagramming our day-to-day lives has become a significant part of our social existence. Whether you’re promoting a personal brand, attracting customers to your online business or simply creating content for your friends and family to enjoy, an aesthetically pleasing backdrop is … Read more
When I found out I’d be visiting Slovenia, I realized I only knew 2 things about the country: 1.) it’s where Melania Trump was from.. not that I care, and more importantly 2.) it’s where Triglav National Park is located. I had been silently stalking Triglav National Park for years on Instagram. It’s rugged … Read more
You may have read my itinerary for 2 weeks in Patagonia already, but here’s a video if you’d like more visuals!
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Spending 2 weeks in Patagonia was road tripping down long dusty dirt roads and across scenic country borders. It was hiking up mountain ridges, kayaking through glacial lakes, and resting in flower fields. It was 70km/hr winds whipping through my hair, wind burn on my face, and the the greeting of many sunrises and sunsets. … Read more
Hiking to Cerro Torre is one of the most common things to do in El Chalten, and for a good reason. Cerro Torre’s icy spike of granite almost doesn’t look real to the human eye. It’s also a relatively easy hike for one of the best views in Chalten. The mile high spire peaks out on … Read more
You’ve seen the Fitz Roy in Patagonia. Maybe not in person, but you’ve seen the outline of it’s peaks on every Patagonia clothing item. And I have to say, after hiking to the Fitz Roy in Patagonia and standing at the base of it, I totally understand why Yvon Chouinard chose this epic mountain as … Read more
I’ve wanted to do the W trek in Torres del Paine Patagonia for as long as I can remember. I think I knew about this hike before I even knew where Patagonia was on the map. The W trek in Torres del Paine is on every hiker’s bucketlist. If you aren’t familiar with the … Read more
1 week in Belize could mean sitting oceanside sipping cocktails, or it could mean diving into shark infested waters and climbing through an ancient mayan cave. It could mean sunbathing on an inner tube, or it could mean riding a golf cart down a bumpy dirt road in search of adventure. If you’re looking for an … Read more
“How do you travel so much?” is the one question a travel blogger gets asked the most. And while most of us have a few tricks up our sleeves, the answer is usually “by spending money”. As I mentioned previously, I do have a full time job that allows me to travel quite a … Read more
Flights on Qatar Airlines are really cheap right now, which means you will likely have the option of a long layover in Doha if you book with them. So, what can you get up to with a long layover in Doha Qatar? Walk It Out on the CORNICHE Stretch out your cramped legs from … Read more
Hiking to Big Pine Lakes had been on my bucket list since I moved to California. In fact, the first time I saw a picture of the lakes in Big Pine, I couldn’t believe they were located in the Sierras. Here I was, day dreaming about visiting the glacial lakes and craggy peaks of Patagonia, when Big Pine … Read more