South Tyrol Italy: Hiking the Dolomites Solo

    If you would have told me a few years ago that I would be hiking through several feet of snow in the Dolomites solo, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.   I first heard of South Tyrol Italy while reading through a post of one of my favorite travel bloggers.  The landscape was breathtakingly … Read more

Explore Zermatt Switzerland: A Video

zermatt switzerland

Check out our video from Zermatt, Switzerland to explore plenty of low traffic hiking trails, grab a glass of wine overshadowed by one of Europe’s most famous peaks, or take the Glacier Paradise for an Irish coffee at 13,000 feet. You can also read about all the things to do in Zermatt during the Summer here.

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Things To Do in Zermatt Switzerland : Visiting in the Spring

things to do in zermatt

  Dominated by one of the most famous mountain peaks in the world, Zermatt is most popular for its phenomenal ski scene. However, if you’re looking for some things to do in Zermatt during the spring or summer, you’re also in luck. Gorgeous mountain scenery also means worthwhile hiking trails, which is why hiking in … Read more

Hiking Caminito Del Rey: A Video

You may have read my post on Caminito Del Rey, the world’s most dangerous walkway. Although the path has been restored to a less dangerous version of itself, and most of the crumbling concrete paths have been turn into well maintained wooden boards, the hike is still as beautiful as ever. Take a look for yourself below:

 

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Have any questions on Caminito Del Rey? Feel free to comment below! Or visit my original post on Caminito del Rey!

Top 9 Things to do in Barcelona

things to do in barcelona

Barcelona – an art inspiring Mediterranean city known for it’s colorful streets, top of the line tapas and twenty four hour party scene. I put together a list of the top things to do in Barcelona during my short visit this May. If you’re only visiting Barcelona for a few days, these are the things I recommend … Read more

Yacht Week Croatia: Everything You Need to Know

yacht week crotia

Chances are, you’ve heard about the infamous Yacht Week in Croatia by now. Or at least you’ve seen the pictures. You know, the photos with a bunch of Yachts tied up in a circle in the middle of bright blue water, or the ones of a giant party on donut and flamingo-shaped rafts. For those of you living … Read more

3 Days in Marrakech: My Full Itinerary

3 days in marrakech

  3 days in Marrakech isn’t a lot of time for a city so densely packed with enchanting mosques and palaces, strange spices, exotic food, extravagant decor, and the list goes on. How do you keep your head on straight with Marrakech’s mazelike alleys pulling you in every which direction? Be prepared for your senses … Read more

Caminito Del Rey: The World’s Most Dangerous Walkway

caminito del rey

Caminito Del Rey has been known in the past as the “world’s most dangerous walkway”, a well deserved nickname considering that there have been five deaths. But recently, the deteriorating metal rails and holy concrete walkways that once made up Caminito Del Rey have been replaced by a much more manageable (and probably less fun) wooden pathway. Keep … Read more

The Time I Got Stuck Mid Zipline: A Video

stuck on a zipline

stuck on a zipline

 

Once upon a time I went ziplining in Monteverde, Costa Rica and well…kind of got stuck:

**Turn up the sound**

 

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Anyway, this was entirely my fault. I was holding my hands out horizontally to get better Go Pro footage, which made me come to a complete stop.  So if you want some extra air time at Selvatura, make sure you do the same 😉

Stay tuned for my full Costa Rica video!

 

My Ultimate Costa Rica Itinerary: 10 Days in Costa Rica

costa rica itinerary 10 days

  From plunging into natural hot springs in the middle of the jungle to sipping a cocktail on the beach as the surfers stroll by, this 10 day Costa Rica itinerary really does have it all. Zip line through the clouds, rappel down a waterfall, or hike around the base of an active volcano. I … Read more

How To Visit Antelope Canyon: A Guide

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  Chances are, you’ve seen a million pictures of Antelope Canyon while scrolling through your Instagram feed. It’s one of the most photographed places in the United States, but also a place that people don’t know a lot about. So, if you’re trying to figure out how to visit Antelope Canyon yourself, here’s the deets: … Read more

Going Broke in Havana Cuba: A Video

havana cuba

    As I mentioned in my post on American travel to Cuba, my friend and I ran out of money during our trip. Find out why in the video below!   [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw6S16S0zq8″]   If you want to know how to travel to Cuba as an American, read our post here.  It also has a lot of other … Read more

Top Things to do in Chicago if You’re A First Timer

things to do in chicago

  Being the third largest city in the United States, there is no shortage of things to do in Chicago. From hosting the tallest building in the U.S. and having one of the most memorable skylines, to having some of the most tempting dishes, Chicago has something for everyone.  If you need a list of things … Read more

American Travel to Cuba: Everything You Need to Know

american travel to cuba

Ever since Obama lifted the embargo on American travel to Cuba, Americans have been excited to get there, but also confused.   Even though the embargo was lifted, there are still a lot of weird restrictions, visa regulations, and issues with American travel to Cuba. So, I went ahead and booked a trip to figure … Read more

2016 My Year in Travel: Accomplishments & Lessons Learned

2016 my year in travel

Since last year I published my New Years post a week late, I figured I’d make a tradition out of it. So here it is, my year in review:     [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEHw0cIQFsE&feature=youtu.be”]   Accomplishments in 2016 Finally tried a real polish pierogi Finally moved to California Hiked Angels Landing at Zion Saw Bryce Canyon and … Read more

1 Week in Colombia: My Itinerary for Bogota, Medellin & Cartagena

1 week in colombia itinerary

  When a $400 flight landed in my hands for Colombia, it was set. I would be spending 1 week in Colombia during the week of Thanksgiving. I don’t have self control for cheap flights. However, as soon as I started to look up things to do, I realized that 1 week in Colombia wouldn’t be … Read more

Andres Carne de Res: The #1 Place To Go While Visiting Bogota

andres carne de res

  “…but listen…no matter what you do…you HAVE HAVE HAVE to go to Andres Carne de Res in Chia.  It’s a little drive…and there is Uber, (Medellin has Uber English, not sure about Bogota).  This is one of the most insane awesome places I have ever been.  It’s a restaurant that ends up being a dance place. … Read more