Adventure

11 Reasons Why Kauai Is My Favorite Hawaiian Island

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KAUAI IS MY FAVORITE HAWAIIAN ISLAND

When planning a trip to Hawaii, the first question is always “which Hawaiian Island should I visit?” And while it depends on personal preference and someone’s personality, I will always recommend Kauai, because Kauai is my favorite Hawaiian Island. Although most people think of Oahu first because of it’s capital Honolulu, and then Maui second … Read more

How To Hike The Haiku Stairs (Stairway To Heaven) Updated 2018

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how to hike the haiku stairs

Hiking the Haiku Stairs (or the Stairway To Heaven more appropriately) was the number 1 hike on my bucket list. The Background The Haiku Stairs are located in Oahu, Hawaii and hiking the Haiku Stairs is technically illegal. After doing some research on Alltrails, I realized that although hiking the Haiku Stairs is illegal, plenty of people … Read more

5 Things To Do In Monument Valley

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things to do in monument valley

  Enormous and shapely red mesas protruding out of the sandy desert with one long, flat stretch of road in between. You’ve seen the pictures a million times. Monument Valley is the American West, as portrayed in endless movies and photographs over the decades. So why else should you visit Monument Valley? Let’s take a … Read more

Visiting the Great Wall at Mutianyu: 5 Tips for Your First Great Wall Experience

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the great wall at mutianyu

  I cannot believe that I finally knocked the Great Wall off of my bucket list. After about 2 hours of driving, we finally approached a desolate area surrounded by mountains. You can see the wall in the distance, climbing over the mountains and slightly hidden among the clouds. It is one of the most … Read more

Let Us Convince You to Backpack Through Southeast Asia

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BACKPACK SOUTHEAST ASIA

Thinking about backpacking through Southeast Asia? You should be. Here’s a short, fun video of our time spent there:

 

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Now that you’ve decided the answer is yes, check out our 2 week itinerary for Thailand and make sure to read about what NOT to do in Cambodia. Also, feel free to use our guide on finding the cheapest flights.

While you’re at it, you should probably check out my friend Nelson’s video from Thailand, which is WAY better quality. 

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Denver Day Trips: 7 Places to Visit During Your Stay in Denver

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denver day trips

Set against an astounding Rocky Mountain backdrop, Denver is a beautiful place to visit. However, Denver ranks so high on our list because of the places that surround it on the map – the rugged and exciting Denver day trips. Here are 7 particular places that we recommend visiting during your stay in Denver.. Denver Day Trip #1: … Read more

Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park

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  “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” -Jack Kerouac About an hour and a half from Denver, you can find 415 square miles of sprawling snow capped mountains and easy access back country trails at Rocky Mountain National Park. … Read more

13 Female Travel Bloggers on Their Craziest Nights On The Road & What Inspires Them To Travel

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1. Kristin of Be My Travel Muse Pictured sand boarding in Namibia What was the craziest night you’ve experienced while traveling? Hard to say but it might be the time that I was the impromptu guest at a Malaysian karaoke party and my host kept introducing me to everyone as a “singer from Hollywood.” I’d … Read more

Ascending Mount Stanserhorn: A Photo Diary

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   Imagine ascending 1,900-meters up the side of  a mountain, relying on a couple of wires to help you to the top. Mount Stanserhorn is part of the glorious Alp mountain range that overlooks Lake Lucerne. The trip to the top of Stanserhorn begins with an old wooden railway which gradually climbs across meadows where you can hear the … Read more

Watching the Sunrise Over Angkor Wat

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angkor wat

  “Travel is about the gorgeous feeling of teetering in the unknown” We woke up at 5am and rushed down to the tuk tuk that would take us through the night to Angkor Wat. Once the driver let us out, we continued our journey on foot.  It’s kind of creepy walking through old ruins in complete … Read more

Dubai Desert Safari: Dune Bashing and Camping in the Dubai Desert

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On our way to Southeast Asia, we had a 12 hour layover in Dubai (that we scheduled on purpose) so we could go dune bashing with the Dubai Desert Safari tour.   Truth be told, I was just as excited for the Dubai Desert Safari as I was for the rest of our 2 week trip in Southeast … Read more

Two Days in the Atlas Mountains and Zagora Dunes

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  “Too often I would hear men boast of the miles covered that day, rarely of what they had seen” -Louis L’Amour After spending the night exploring Jemaa el-Fnaa in Marrakesh and enjoying a delicious dinner of felafel and camel burgers, we woke up early to begin our journey to the Zagora Dunes through the High … Read more

Ran-Tong Elephant Camp: An Elephant Trek Through the Jungle

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ran-tong elephant save and rescue

  I am not sure how many people could say that they enjoyed wading around in poop, but I’m pretty sure I’m in the minority.   We knew that we wanted to see and play with elephants during our stay in Thailand, and with all of the bad rap surrounding elephant camps, we really had … Read more

Bobs Booze Cruise: The One Thing You Need To Do In Koh Phi Phi

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    “I feel like we just went through a tornado” -My friend’s statement after getting off of the ferry and dodging all of the tourist stands Our last night in Koh Phangan, we loved it so much we almost ditched our ferry to Koh Phi Phi the next day, but we are glad we … Read more

Jungle-Trekking in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

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   I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again. – Anaïs Nin    A few hours inland north of Phuket lies one of Thailand’s most secret gems. If you’re an adventure-junkie like me who gets your highs off your next adrenaline fix, you must make it a … Read more

13 Places In The US That Will Make You Feel Alive

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  1. Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park, WY At Artist Point, you are right in the middle of the action –  situated in the middle of two dangerously steep sand stone mountains scarcely covered with pine trees and split open by an enormous waterfall. It is hard to believe that something this surreal exists and is … Read more

Beartooth Highway: The Most Beautiful Drive in America

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BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY

    Along the Montana-Wyoming border you’ll find a steep winding highway that will take you on a journey among the snow capped Rockys. Beartooth Highway was named the most beautiful drive in America, where you can cruise among some of the most daring landscapes for free. It is also one of the highest and most rugged areas in the continental … Read more

Kayaking Bio Bay: Fajardo Puerto Rico

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  The first thing you notice is the wake — a luminous, emerald path of foam lingering below the stern. About 45 minutes from the El Yunque National Rainforest, you can find the small town of Fajardo, which is home to one of the few Bioluminescent Lagoons in the world. Fajardo is known for it’s … Read more