Hiking Mount Tallac in a Day: Exploring South Lake Tahoe

HIKING MOUNT TALLAC SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

  As I was visiting Tahoe for a limited amount of time, I decided that I should probably do the best rated hike on AllTrails, (and also Tahoe’s highest peak), which is how I ended up hiking Mount Tallac.  Hiking Mount Tallac was worth all of the trudging through snow, all of the thigh burns … Read more

10 Days in the Philippines: My Itinerary for El Nido, Coron & Cebu

Once you start putting together your itinerary for spending 10 days in the Philippines, you might feel a little over your head. There are just so many things to see and do. The Philippines is made up of more than 7,000 islands after all, each with their own remarkable beaches, hidden jungles, and colorful waterfalls. … Read more

8 San Diego Hikes to Try (That Aren’t Cowles or Torrey Pines) – Updated

SAN DIEGO HIKES

  It’s crazy how many people flock to Cowles Mountain and Torrey Pines when there are so many other San Diego hikes to choose from.  Between steep mountain lookouts and hidden waterfalls, San Diego has a lot more to offer than you might think. If you’re looking to expand your horizons, here are some other hiking trails to … Read more

7 of the Coolest Airbnbs I Stayed in Last Year

  I use Airbnb religously when I travel. I’d way rather stay in a interesting apartment or a cozy homey getaway than a hotel. Since a lot of my friends also use Airbob a ton, I assumed that everyone was comfortable using it. When I was visiting family in Pennsylvania and Florida this winter, it … Read more

Hiking Half Dome: Our Full Video from the Trail

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Despite the last minute permit, a little car trouble, a slightly flooded tent, and forgetting the much needed gloves for hiking the cables, we still succeeded in summiting Half Dome back in September. Here’s my video from the experience (and please reach out if you have questions about doing it too!):

 

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5 Days in Banff: My Itinerary for Banff, Icefields Parkway & Jasper

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5 days in Banff is enough time to reach the summit of a few snowy peaks, enough time to paddle through the blue waters of Lake Moraine, and enough time to drive on one of the most beautiful highways in the world. Banff has exploded on social media this year. In fact, I couldn’t go a … Read more

Goat Canyon Trestle Hike: Everything You Need To Know

  For those of you who haven’t heard of the Goat Canyon Trestle hike, it’s an extremely difficult hike through the Anza-Borrego desert to the largest free standing railroad trestle in the world (if you don’t get lost). I hike a lot, but I never have gotten as lost as I did while hiking to Goat … Read more

Banff National Park, Icefields Parkway, & Jasper: A Video

 

Banff National Park, Icefields Parkway and Jasper are three of Alberta’s most famous National Parks, known for their sapphire blue waters, rugged hiking trails, and infamous snow capped peaks. Check out my video below to view our road trip through all three places, our hike up to Fairview Mountain, our own secret lake, and our nights around the camp fire.

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Have any questions about visiting Banff, Icefields Parkway, or Jasper? Feel free to comment below!

Top Things to Do in Joshua Tree During Your Next Desert Trip

things to do in joshua tree

  Looking for things to do in Joshua Tree National Park? Well, people come for all different reasons.  The desert has stood as a symbol of freedom and consciousness for a long time, and with Joshua Tree’s Dr. Seuss-like landscape, it’s no wonder why all types of artists and eccentric types are attracted to this … Read more

Staying in a Gypsy Wagon in Joshua Tree

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  I was really up in the air on what I wanted to do for my 29th birthday (ugh 29 gross),until one of my friends told me to check out some of the Airbnb’s in Joshua Tree. She’s from the East Coast and had always wanted to visit. I have to admit that I wasn’t … Read more

Things to do in Santorini For the Younger Crowd

things to do in santorini for the younger crowd

  Santorini is almost synonymous with honeymooners – and why wouldn’t it be? A tiny island with bright white cliffside buildings, some of the best sea food and one of the most famous sunsets in the world. But, if you’re like me (hell, I’m still on at least 3 dating apps), and you don’t know if … Read more

Lake Braies: The Most Beautiful Lake that You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Lake Braies south tyrol italy

I first saw Lake Braies while scrolling through Instagram: it’s bright blue water embraced by enormous jagged mountains that were scattered with snow and pine trees. Lake Braies was reminiscent of Canada’s Lake Louise, but smaller, almost more private. A lonely dark wood cabin stood at the end of most pictures, seeming too perfect to actually be real. It … Read more

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

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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

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  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!

Yacht Week Croatia: Everything You Need to Know

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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