Hiking Harding Icefield Trail in Alaska

hiking harding ice field Alaska

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

My Favorite Airbnbs I Stayed in Last Year

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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

Visiting Barter Island: How to See Polar Bears In Alaska

polar bears in barter island

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

3 Days in Buenos Aires: Dancing, Eating & Drinking Your Way Through the City

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  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: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Trek

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  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

Adventuring Through the Philippines: A Video

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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5 Most Instagrammable Cafes in London

  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

Triglav National Park: Don’t Miss Out On The Prettiest Parts of Slovenia

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  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

2 Weeks in Patagonia: The Most Epic Patagonia Itinerary

2 WEEKS IN PATAGONIA ITINERARY

  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 in El Chalten: The Laguna Torre Trek

hiking to cerro torre

  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

Hiking to the Fitz Roy in Patagonia: The Day Hike You Can’t Miss

hiking to the fitz roy patagonia

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

W Trek in Torres del Paine Patagonia: Everything You Need to Know (I Promise)

w trek patagonia

  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: My Itinerary for San Pedro, Caye Caulker & ATM Cave

1 week in belize itinerary

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 I Afforded Every Trip I’ve Ever Been On (Updated)

“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

Hiking to Big Pine Lakes: The Infamous Glacial Lakes of California

HIKING TO BIG PINE LAKES CALIFORNIA

  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

5 of my Coolest Airbnb Experiences of 2018

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  It’s no secret that I love Airbnb. It’s practically plastered all over my blog. I’d just rather spend a night in an interesting place submerged in the middle of a neighborhood, farm or mountainside instead of in a plain jane hotel room. Here are my favorite Airbnb’s that I stayed in during 2018: Glamping … Read more

Surviving Devils Pool in Victoria Falls Zambia

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  I remember the first time I saw Devil’s Pool at Victoria Falls on Social Media. It was in a video on facebook: a bunch of people hanging out on what looked like the end of an enormous waterfall.  When I saw the video, I didn’t have any understanding to what Devil’s Pool actually entailed. I thought the … Read more

One Day in Kruger National Park: One of My Favorite Monday Mornings

KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

  Not all Mondays are created equally, and visiting Kruger National Park may be my favorite Monday morning in the books. If you’re interested in visiting Kruger during your trip to South Africa (and why wouldn’t you be), here’s a little more about my trip. First off Kruger National Park is one of the largest … Read more