Adventure

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

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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

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  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

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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)

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  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

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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)

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“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

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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

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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

The Only Cape Town Itinerary You’ll Ever Need: 1 Week in Capetown

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  I know naming this blog post “the only Cape Town Itinerary You’ll Ever Need” sounds really cocky, but that’s because I am. Well, I am about this itinerary atleast. This is because we accidentally planned out the best 1 week itinerary for Cape Town during our kitchen wine session over looking Table Mountain. There’s … Read more

My Must-Do Slovenia Itinerary: Ljubljana, Lake Bled, Triglav, Predjama Castle

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    If you’re looking for a Slovenia itinerary, you’ve come to the right place. Slovenia has a lot to offer, especially if you like scenic mountain towns, charming European cities, and ancient, cave dwelling castles. Here’s my complete itinerary for Slovenia (and I hope you love the country as much as I did)! This Slovenia itinerary … Read more

Channel Islands Hiking & Backpacking: Everything You Need to Know

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  Since hiking the Channel Islands was my first true backpacking experience, I certainly learned a lot during my trip. That being said, I have a lot of helpful information to pass on to make your experience a little easier than mine.  I also want to tell you to absolutely go for it because the Channel Islands are amazing. … Read more

Durmitor National Park: Why Northern Montenegro Deserves A Visit

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I didn’t find a ton of information while putting together my itinerary for Montenegro, but I did read one article where someone mentioned that Durmitor National Park was the prettiest place there. After a quick search on Google, I realized that this park would have to be added onto my trip. Most people stick to … Read more

My Ultimate Montenegro Itinerary: Here’s Your Roadtrip to Kotor, Durmitor & Budva

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You’re probably just one Google Image search away from throwing together your first Montenegro itinerary. I didn’t even know exactly where Montenegro was located when I noticed a cheap flight to Tirat on Skyscanner.  After a quick Google session, Montenegro seemed like one of the prettiest places I’ve never seen.. and never heard of. This country … Read more

This is How My Friends and I Travel So Much (and No We’re Not Prostitutes)

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  I was inspired recently, and not in the usual way. A friend of someone I was dating referred to me (jokingly) as a prostitute. This was because he couldn’t think of any possible way that I could be traveling so often without being a prostitute. Because all girls with travel Instagrams have to be prostitutes … Read more

9 Things to do in South Lake Tahoe During Your Summer Roadtrip

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  On one particularly random morning, my roommate and I decided to wake up and head to South Lake Tahoe, without knowing anything about the area or what we were going to do. Luckily, we had around an 8 hour drive ahead of us to do some research. So, if you’re looking for things to do in South … Read more

8 Things to do in Anza Borrego Before the Secret’s Out

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  Anza Borrego is kind of like Joshua Tree’s lost cousin. It’s whopping 600,000 acres of desert is covered with wonderfully weird landscapes like Joshua Tree, but it’s still commonly forgotten. BUT, this is what makes Anza-Borrego so amazing to visit. It’s lack of visitors makes it perfect for that off the grid weekend that you … Read more