For someone writing an Alaska itinerary, it’s funny that Alaska was never really on my radar. I thought of it as a place that I would visit after I retired. Maybe I would take a cruise along the glacier filled waterways when my legs were too tired to hike anymore. That would have been a mistake, … Read more
The Brown Bear Tour at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska was my favorite day of our whole trip, which is funny because it’s the one thing I thought of knocking off our itinerary. We were already seeing polar bears in Barter Island, and the brown bear tour was more expensive than all the other activities … Read more
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you’re still using Expedia or Travelocity to find the cheapest flights, you’re doing it all wrong. If I had a quarter for every time someone asked me how I afford to travel so much, I would be traveling instead of talking to them. Finding the cheapest flight possible can be time consuming, but … Read more
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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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
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
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
We had time for one day of diving during our time in Key Largo, and after seeing a picture of the Christ of the Abyss, our decision was made. The statue is one of the most famous diving sites in the world. Prior to this dive, I hadn’t dived since my trip to the … Read more
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
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
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
A few weeks ago, I posted my 2 week itinerary for my road trip across America and promised that there would be a video to match. Well, it took a while, but here it is! The beginning is a little slow (got a little sick in Nashville), but maybe just forward to 6:02 … Read more
With summer coming to an end, you may be crying alone in the corner of your room or you may be excited for the constant heat of the city to finally wind down, but let’s remember that you still have time to get in a few weekend trips from Philly. Here are 10 weekend trips from … Read more