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10 Unique Things You Need To See In San Diego, California
San Diego is an outdoors-orientated, laid back and trendy city boasting the best tacos in America. There’s so many fantastic things to do for first time visitors from beaches to ... Read more
10 Things You Have To Experience On A First Trip To Paris
Paris is one of our favorite capital cities in the world. It’s filled with famous attractions, iconic museums, stunning architecture, a lively atmosphere, delicious food and diverse arrondissements. But what ... Read more
What It’s Like To Travel When Pregnant
In the beginning of 2024, we set up a home base in North Carolina after traveling the world for 6 years. It was a huge change for many reasons, and ... Read more
Why We Don’t Use AI On Our Travel Blog: The 5 Key Reasons
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the world as we know it. It’s the industrial revolution of The Information Age. Many job sectors are going to be heavily impacted, and a ... Read more
10 Things We Don’t Like About Having An Online Business
In 2018, we quit our careers as scientists, set off traveling the world and created a travel blog. Now we help millions of people visit new destinations each year, but ... Read more
10 Things We Love About Having An Online Business
Creating, building and managing our own successful online business has been the most challenging thing either of us has ever done. Everything (and we really mean every single thing!) is ... Read more
10 Things We Don’t Like About Long Term Travel
Travel isn’t just our passion, it’s our lifestyle and our livelihood. We live, eat and sleep travel. For the last 6 years, we’ve been exploring the world almost non-stop and ... Read more
10 Things We Love About Long Term Travel
We quit our science careers in the spring of 2018 and set off on an 18 month honeymoon around the world. Two weeks later in a cafe in Cordoba, Spain ... Read more
How To Visit The Louvre For The First Time
The Louvre is one of the largest and most visited museums in the entire world. It contains over 600,000 works of art spanning almost 10,000 years of history, and typically ... Read more
How To Visit The Eiffel Tower For The Very First Time
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and it’s one of the things you can’t miss when visiting Paris for the very first time. ... Read more
Visiting The Palace Of Versailles From Paris
The Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular day trip options from Paris. If you have enough time in your Paris itinerary, we highly recommend making the trip ... Read more
Paris Pass Comparison: Which One Is Best?
Are you looking for the perfect attractions pass for your visit to Paris? We’ve learned attraction passes are one of the best ways to save money when visiting new cities ... Read more
How To Visit Seodaemun Prison In Seoul, South Korea
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall is an interesting museum located in western Seoul within Independence Park. This prison has a dark history and it showcases Japanese cruelty over Korea which ... Read more
How To Visit The Jongmyo Shrine In Seoul, South Korea
The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It ... Read more
Visiting The 5 Royal Palaces In Seoul, South Korea
There are five royal palaces in Seoul. While most visitors add Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung to their bucket list, there are two more palaces to consider including Deoksugung and Gyeonghuigung. ... Read more
How To Visit Gyeonghuigung Palace In Seoul
Gyeonghuigung Palace is the least visited palace in Seoul and is not well known to most visitors. It was built to fulfill a prophecy that the site would produce kings and ... Read more
How To Visit Deoksugung Palace In Seoul
Located directly across the street from City Hall in downtown Seoul, Deoksugung is one of the least visited palaces in the city. It was first used by King Seonjo and ... Read more
How To Visit Changgyeonggung Palace In Seoul
While Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung are the most popular palaces in Seoul, Changgyeonggung Palace was the third palace compound to be built during the Joseon Dynasty and it’s often overlooked. This ... Read more
Tips For Taking The Huwon Secret Garden Tour In Seoul
The Huwon Secret Garden is a popular highlight of Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul. Now an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was loved by Seoul’s royal family because it was built ... Read more
How To Visit Changdeokgung Palace (+ The Secret Garden)
Changdeokgung Palace is one of the most popular things to do in Seoul because it’s home to the Huwon Secret Garden. It was the second royal palace built during the Joseon ... Read more
How To Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace In Seoul
Located in northern Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the best things to do in the city. It was built in 1395 and served as main palace during the Joseon ... Read more
35 Unique Things To Do In Seoul For First Time Visitors
Seoul has so many fun things to do for the whole family, including royal palaces, museums, hiking trails, parks and observation decks. The Seoul Sky Tower, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namsan Peak ... Read more
10 Things To Know About Visiting Lake Tahoe In November
If you visit Lake Tahoe in November you can expect mixed weather, empty hiking trails, lower hotel prices and ski lifts beginning operation ready for the winter season. Lounging on ... Read more
60 Best National Park Gifts For Him + Her
Are you looking for the best national park gifts for the outdoor adventurer in your life? You’ve come to the right place because we’re going to show you amazing gift ... Read more
25 Awesome Hiking Trails You Can’t Miss In Utah
Utah is home to some of the most famous adventure hikes in the United States, including Angels Landing and The Narrows in Zion, and Devils Garden in Arches. But there ... Read more
10 Unmissable Things To Do In Emerald Bay State Park
Emerald Bay State Park is one of the most popular places for hiking, photography and sightseeing in Lake Tahoe. And we think the best things to do include exploring Vikingsholm, ... Read more
How To Visit The N Seoul Tower In South Korea
The N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located on the top of Namsan Mountain in Seoul, South Korea. It’s a very popular tourist attraction featuring stunning 360° ... Read more
Beautiful Sunrise And Sunset Photo Spots In Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has many unique photo spots with beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Some of the most popular locations are easy to access by foot or by car, but we ... Read more
How To Visit Seoul Sky Observatory In Lotte World Tower
The Seoul Sky observation deck is located between the 117th and 123rd floor of the Lotte World Tower in Seoul, South Korea. It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions ... Read more
How To Spend A Day At The Corning Museum Of Glass
Located in Corning, New York of the I-86, the Corning Museum of Glass is a popular attraction for visitors of all age groups. It features interactive exhibits, glass blowing demonstrations, ... Read more
Guide To Hiking Eagle Falls Trail In Lake Tahoe
Eagle Falls Trail is a popular 1.9-mile roundtrip hike with 430 feet elevation gain in Emerald Bay State Park near South Lake Tahoe. It’s a family friendly trail rated as ... Read more
Guide To Hiking Eagle Rock Trail In Lake Tahoe
Eagle Rock Trail is a relatively unknown 0.8-mile roundtrip hike with just 250 feet elevation gain on the western shores of Lake Tahoe, California. It’s an easy hike overall but ... Read more
Guide To Hiking Monkey Rock Trail In Lake Tahoe
Monkey Rock Trail is a moderately difficult 2.5-mile roundtrip hike with 500 feet elevation gain on the northeastern shores of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. The trail starts out flat and easy, ... Read more
Bonsai Rock Lake Tahoe: Parking, Trail + Sunset Photos
Bonsai Rock is most commonly reached by a moderately difficult 0.3-mile roundtrip hike with 120 feet elevation change from a roadside parking lot on the northeastern shores of Lake Tahoe, ... Read more
Chimney Beach Lake Tahoe: Parking, Hike + Photos
Chimney Beach is reached by hiking an easy 1-mile roundtrip trail with 200 feet elevation change from a small parking lot on the northeastern shores of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. After ... Read more
20 Unique Things To Do In Ithaca For First Time Visitors
The city of Ithaca is a popular tourist destination in upstate New York. It’s a lively college town with two universities and it offers numerous museums, diverse restaurants, beautiful state ... Read more
Cave Rock Lake Tahoe: Parking, Trail + Sunset Photos
Cave Rock Trail is an easy 0.8-mile roundtrip hike with 120 feet elevation change on the southeastern shores of Lake Tahoe, Nevada. It takes about 15 minutes to reach Cave ... Read more
12 Unmissable Waterfalls To See In Ithaca, NY
Ithaca, New York is home to more than 100 waterfalls including some of the tallest in the entire Finger Lakes region. From hidden gems to beautiful cascades located directly in ... Read more
How To Hike The Cascadilla Gorge Trail In Ithaca, NY
The Cascadilla Gorge Trail is a scenic hike in the Finger Lakes region of New York. It connects downtown Ithaca with Cornell University and it’s unique because students often use ... Read more
15 Interesting Things To Do At Imjingak Park Near The DMZ
Imjingak Park is located near one of the most heavily militarized regions in the world. The park symbolizes the hope of a reunification between North and South Korea. It’s great ... Read more
How To Visit Ithaca Falls In Ithaca, New York
Ithaca Falls is a popular and extremely photogenic waterfall located in the heart of Ithaca NY. It’s one of the most powerful waterfalls in the area with a height of ... Read more
DMZ Tour Review (+ How To Choose The Best One)
A typical DMZ tour includes Imjingak Park, the 3rd Tunnel and Dora Observatory. Most tours last 6-10 hours and you can choose additional options such as the gondola, suspension bridge ... Read more
10 Things To Know About Visiting Acadia In The Fall
If you visit Acadia National Park in the fall you can expect vibrant fall foliage colors, comfortable hiking conditions, later sunrises and earlier sunsets, heavy crowds and inflated hotel prices. ... Read more
20 Awesome New York State Parks To Visit By A Local
New York is home to over 180 state parks featuring waterfalls, hiking trails, gorges, beaches, natural swimming pools and lakes. And we think some of these stunning landscapes can easily ... Read more
14 Fun Things To Do In Niagara Falls State Park
Niagara Falls State Park is located on the American side of the falls in upstate New York and it often gets confused with the Canadian side. There are so many ... Read more
What To Expect At Green Lakes State Park In Upstate, NY
Green Lakes State Park is located along the eastern edge of the NY Finger Lakes region near Syracuse. It showcases two very deep glacial lakes surrounded by beautiful old growth ... Read more
How To Visit Grimes Glen Park In Naples New York
Grimes Glen Park in Naples, New York features two beautiful waterfalls along an easy hiking trail. It’s a popular spot for both hikers and families to enjoy nature at its ... Read more
How To Visit Snoqualmie Falls In Washington
Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most powerful and visually impressive waterfalls in Washington State. You can either hike or drive between its upper and lower observation areas to see ... Read more
Hiking Wallace Falls State Park Waterfall Trail
Wallace Falls State Park is home to a challenging 5.5-mile roundtrip waterfall hike with 1,240 ft elevation gain, and we think it’s one of the most visually stunning trails in ... Read more
How To Visit Chimney Bluffs State Park
Chimney Bluffs State Park is known for it’s beautiful clay formations along the southern shoreline of Lake Ontario. It’s home to hiking trails, picnic tables and amazing views of the ... Read more
How To Hike Bridal Veil Falls + Lake Serene Trail
Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls Trail is a challenging 8.2-mile roundtrip hike with 2,800 ft elevation gain near Index, Washington. We climbed to both natural landmarks and the best ... Read more
Hiking Mount Pilchuck Trail In Washington
Mt Pilchuck Trail is a challenging 5.4-mile roundtrip hike with 2,200 ft elevation gain near Granite Falls, Washington. We hiked the steep trail to Mount Pichuck fire lookout tower and ... Read more
How To Hike To Eternal Flame Falls In New York
Eternal Flame Falls is one of the nine natural eternal flames in the world sitting behind a cascading waterfall in a beautiful fusion of fire and water. The hiking trail ... Read more
24 Waterfalls In The NY Finger Lakes You Need To See
The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York is well known for its popular wineries and rolling hills, but it’s also filled with hundreds of beautiful waterfalls. Some of these ... Read more
Top 10 Places To Visit In The Finger Lakes (By A Local)
The Finger Lakes region of upstate New York has many unique places to visit including museums, state parks, wineries, universities and historic sites. Surrounded by eleven stunning lakes, there is ... Read more
How To Hike The Gorge Trail At Stony Brook State Park
Stony Brook State Park is a 568-acre park in the New York Finger Lakes featuring jagged gorges, flowing waterfalls, beautiful hiking trails and a natural swimming pool. It’s a hidden ... Read more
20 Unique Things To Do In Watkins Glen
Watkins Glen is a small village in Schuyler County of western New York. It’s home to beautiful waterfalls, unique museums, water sports, a raceway and farmers markets as well as ... Read more
15 Amazing Places To Visit In Vietnam (+ Things To Do)
Vietnam has many unique places to visit including national parks, historic temples, energetic cities and UNESCO heritage sites. And some of its most popular tourist destinations are Hanoi, Halong Bay, ... Read more
What To Expect When You Visit Coit Tower
The Coit Tower in San Francisco is a famous landmark dominating the city skyline. It’s a popular observation deck because it offers stunning views of both the city and the ... Read more
How To Visit The Exploratorium In San Francisco, California
The Exploratorium is one of the top attractions in San Francisco featuring hundreds of interactive exhibits for visitors of all age groups. It’s a very highly rated science museum and ... Read more
Is The Denver CityPASS Worth It?
The Denver CityPASS is the major attraction pass in the Mile High City and we’ve personally used the pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll show you what to expect when ... Read more
40 Free + Cheap Things To Do In San Francisco
San Francisco is an attraction-heavy city with an abundance free and cheap places to visit. We’ve spent a total of 8 days exploring San Francisco as tourists, and for us ... Read more
Is The Seattle CityPASS Worth it?
The Seattle CityPASS is the major attraction pass in Washington’s capital city and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll show you what to expect when using ... Read more
Best Gifts For RV Owners: 50 Gift Ideas For The RV Lifestyle
Looking for a special gift to buy the RV lover in your life? Look no further than this hand-picked and thoughtful list featuring the best gifts for RV owners no ... Read more
Best Camping Gifts: 35 Useful Gift Ideas Campers Will Love
Do you have an avid camper in your life but don’t know what to get them this holiday season? Well it’s your lucky day because we have hand picked every ... Read more
10 Things To Know About Visiting NYC In April
If you visit New York City in April you can expect mixed weather, fewer crowds, lower hotel prices and cherry blossoms blooming. We’ve lived in NYC in April and we ... Read more
Atlas VPN Review: Should You Be Using A VPN While Traveling?
If you search for the term ‘VPN’ on any search engine online, you will instantly have access to hundreds of articles written by experts who can discuss various individual VPN ... Read more
San Francisco Pass Comparison: Which One Is Best?
The Golden City of San Francisco continues to draw millions of visitors each year, but is it worth using an attraction pass? In this comparison, we’ll show you three popular ... Read more
Visiting Death Valley National Park In December
If you visit Death Valley National Park in winter you can expect cool temperatures, fewer crowds, more lodging availability and snow capped peaks. We’ve visited Death Valley in December and ... Read more
Is The San Francisco CityPASS Worth It?
The San Francisco CityPASS is one of the three major attraction passes in the Golden City and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll tell you everything ... Read more
How To Visit The Japanese Tea Garden In San Francisco
Japanese Gardens are meant to be a place for quiet reflection and we think they are a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of a nearby city. The ... Read more
40 Fun Things To Do In Las Vegas (On + Off The Strip)
Las Vegas has countless free, cheap and expensive attractions on and off the iconic Strip. We’ve spent several weeks exploring both the Strip and the American southwest, and we think ... Read more
10 Popular Shows You Should See On The Las Vegas Strip
If you’ve never been to the strip in Las Vegas, you’ll understand the hype as soon as you visit. The city is literally an adult playground. Not only is there ... Read more
10 Unmissable Las Vegas Day Trips
You can choose between a wide range of truly wonderful day trips when you visit Las Vegas, including unique landmarks, underrated state parks and famous national parks. Vegas is surrounded ... Read more
Key Things To Know About Visiting Las Vegas In November
If you visit Las Vegas in November you can expect warm weather, fewer crowds and slightly cheaper hotel prices. But it’s not peak tourist season, so most hotel swimming pools ... Read more
What You Can’t Miss In Valley Of Fire State Park
Valley of Fire State Park is a stunning red-rock landscape near Las Vegas, Nevada that’s home to a range of fun activities including hikes, photo spots and historic sites. We ... Read more
Our Honest Review For The Monarc 40L Travel Duffel
Relatively new to the travel space, the Monarc brand quickly caught our eye. Because one thing we need to do as travelers is be environmentally conscious and this is something ... Read more
Fun Hiking Trails In Red Rock Canyon
Red Rock Canyon is a rugged national conservation area near Las Vegas that’s filled with adventurous hikes. We spent a day hiking a variety of fun trails in the canyon, ... Read more
HEX Backpack Review: The Misshattan X Backloader
We believe the Misshattan X Backloader camera backpack is a great addition to the HEX backpack line. And if you love New York City, this backpack would make the perfect ... Read more
Is The National Parks Passport Worth It?
If you’re heading to any of the US National Parks, you should consider purchasing a national parks passport to help document your adventure. This is a great way to support ... Read more
Why We Think LEVEL8 Luggage Is A Good Option For Traveling
If you’re in the market for a new carry on or larger suitcase, a LEVEL8 luggage set may be just what the doctor ordered. As professional travel bloggers, we fully ... Read more
How To Hike The Fire Wave Trail
The Fire Wave Trail is an easy 1.5-mile roundtrip hike with 175 feet elevation gain in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada. We hiked the sandy and rocky trail to ... Read more
Visiting The Hoover Dam From Las Vegas
The Hoover Dam is a 726-foot tall concrete arch gravity dam that tames the mighty Colorado River on the Arizona-Nevada border. And it’s only 37 miles from the Strip, so ... Read more
5 Best NYC Observation Decks Ranked With Pros And Cons
New York City is home to many observation decks including both indoor and outdoor viewing platforms throughout Manhattan. These high vantage points are one of the best things to do ... Read more
Guide To Visiting One World Observatory In New York City
The One World Observatory is popular three story observation deck located within the One World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan. It’s home to the SkyPod elevator which transports visitors 1,268 ... Read more
How To Visit Seven Magic Mountains Near Las Vegas
Seven Magic Mountains is a vibrant art installation located in the desert just 25 minutes drive south from the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone in 2015, ... Read more
10 Awesome Places To Visit In Wyoming: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems
Wyoming is a wild and sparsely populated landscape filled with rugged natural beauty and unique geological features. It’s most famous for being home to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, ... Read more
Guide To Visiting The Empire State Building In New York City
The Empire State Building is a renowned skyscraper in New York City. It’s home to a popular observation deck on the 86th and 102nd floor. The iconic building changes colors ... Read more
Guide To Visiting Top Of The Rock In New York City
Top of the Rock in New York City is one of the two original observation decks. It features three levels with both indoor and outdoor viewing platforms so visitors can ... Read more
15 Unmissable Places To Visit In Vermont
Vermont is a postcard-perfect state filled with rolling hills, quaint towns, natural beauty and old-world charm. But which places should you add to your itinerary when you visit the Green ... Read more
How To Visit SUMMIT One Vanderbilt In NYC
The SUMMIT One Vanderbilt experience is NYC’s newest observation deck. It sits 93 floors above Midtown Manhattan offering visitors incredible views of New York including multiple interactive exhibits. This observatory ... Read more
125 National Park Quotes, Captions + Puns
The national parks are one of the most sought after travel destinations in the United States. This guide features inspiring quotes, captions and puns from John Muir, US presidents, famous ... Read more
20 Amazing Places To Visit In Utah: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems
Utah is one our favorite US states to visit for hiking, photography and outdoor adventures because its topography is so diverse. The Beehive State can be split into a red ... Read more
101 Beautiful Beach Quotes, Captions + Puns
If you’re headed to the beach and need a caption to pair with that perfect photo, we’ve done all the work for you with this compilation of beach quotes. Our ... Read more
101 Uplifting Sunset Quotes, Captions + Puns
There is nothing more inspiring than watching the sun go down and this list of sunset quotes will help you find the right words to describe your experience. If you’re ... Read more
106 Motivational Mountain Quotes, Captions + Puns
Heading to the mountains and looking for some inspiration? This is a large collection of mountain quotes by famous authors, presidents and adventurers that’s meant to motivate your next climb. ... Read more
101 Stunning Waterfall Quotes, Captions + Puns
As photographers, we find ourselves always chasing waterfalls for that perfect picture. There’s just something magical about mother nature and we hope to inspire you with these waterfall quotes. We’ve ... Read more
101 Inspirational Road Trip Quotes, Captions + Puns
There is no better feeling than hitting the open road. This collection of road trip quotes is meant to inspire your next adventure or help you find that perfect Instagram ... Read more
20 Awesome Places To Visit In Arizona: Famous Parks + Hidden Gems
Arizona is a sun-kissed land of adventure and extraordinary landscapes. It’s best known for the mighty Grand Canyon, but we can assure you there’s so much more to see and ... Read more
101 Captivating New York Quotes Perfect For Instagram
There is something special about New York City. And you can feel it from the very first time you visit. This collection of quotes will fuel your NYC wanderlust and ... Read more
101 Epic Photography Quotes + Sayings
Photography is a long journey, but it can be enjoyed by anyone. We believe a good photographer is always experimenting and looking for their next photo so this long list ... Read more
50 Best Places To Visit In USA: Bucket List US Vacation Spots
The USA is an exceptionally tourist friendly country with a wide range of places to visit, including famous cities, spectacular national parks, iconic road trips, quaint towns and other areas ... Read more
125 Best Hiking Quotes, Captions + Puns
This collection of hiking quotes is meant to motivate you to hit a new trail and explore the great outdoors. We hope to help you find the perfect caption for ... Read more
New York Pass Comparison (+ Discount)
New York City is one of the most famous cities in the world. It’s diverse, fast-paced, iconic, gritty and very expensive. But what if you could save some money on ... Read more
20 Amazing National Parks To Visit In The USA
The USA is home to 63 national parks that are known for natural beauty, adventurous hiking trails, dramatic landscapes and unique geological formations. You can visit national parks in 30 ... Read more
30 Awesome Road Trips In USA: Most Scenic Drives In America
The United States has hundreds of scenic road trip routes through national parks, mountains, deserts, coastlines and forests. You can drive iconic US road trips like Route 66 and the ... Read more
50 Unmissable Hikes In The US: Top Rated USA Hiking Trails
The USA has thousands of scenic day hikes and epic long distance hikes carving through national parks, state parks, forests, deserts, volcanoes and mountain ranges. But there’s a collection of ... Read more
140 Travel Quotes To Inspire Your Wanderlust
Travel has the power to transform your life because just one trip can help you see through a new perspective. The quotes on this list inspired us to quit our ... Read more
Why You Should Buy A New York Sightseeing Pass
The New York Sightseeing Pass is one of the four major attraction passes in the Empire City and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll show you ... Read more
20 Unmissable Museums In NYC (+ How To Visit For Free)
New York City is home to some of the world’s most famous museums. You can see thousands of artifacts from around the globe, admire art spanning hundreds of centuries, learn ... Read more
10 Best Bagels In NYC Ranked (+ Insider Tips)
New York City is known for having the best bagels in the world. You can choose from numerous bagel flavors including popular options like everything, blueberry, egg and onion. But ... Read more
Is The Go City Rome Explorer Pass Worth It?
The Go City Rome Pass is one of the major attraction passes in the Eternal City and we’ve personally used the pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll show you what ... Read more
1-5 Days Sedona Itinerary For Hikers + Non-Hikers
We spent 8 amazing days exploring Sedona from dawn to dusk in December 2022, and it instantly became one of our favorite travel destinations in the US. For us, the ... Read more
20 Fun Things To Do When You Visit Sedona, AZ
Sedona is one of our favorite places for outdoor adventure in the US. Its surrounding red rock landscape is filled with awesome hikes, thrilling off-road trails, hidden caves, stunning photo ... Read more
Where To Stay In Sedona: 5 Popular Areas + 15 Top Rated Hotels
Sedona is one of our favorite places to visit in the US for hiking, photography and outdoor adventure. But what about hotels and figuring out where to stay? Well, Sedona ... Read more
20 Best Sedona Tours And Excursions For 2024
Looking for the best tours in Sedona? You have come to the right place. Sedona is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist spots in the American Southwest and ... Read more
Visiting Sedona In December: 10 Things You Need To Know
Are you thinking about visiting Sedona in December? We spent a truly unforgettable week in Sedona just before Christmas in December 2021, and we think the winter months offer a ... Read more
What To Expect On The Verde Canyon Railroad Ride
The Verde Canyon Railroad is a historic rail line running between the towns of Clarkdale and Perkinsville in Arizona. It offers first class and coach seating along with an open ... Read more
How To Find The 8 Sedona Vortexes
Sedona’s vortexes are believed to emit electromagnetic earth energy and many people report feeling physical, mental and emotional connections. The 4 main vortex sites are considered to be Airport Mesa, ... Read more
Best Sedona Wineries On The Verde Valley Wine Trail
Sedona, Arizona is home to the Verde Valley Wine Trail which offers visitors a unique experience. It’s a self-guided wine trail featuring some of the best Sedona wineries including Coronado ... Read more
9 Awesome Sedona Jeep Trails For Off Roading Adventure
Renting a Jeep was the best decision we made during our 8-day visit to Sedona in December 2021. We personally drove each of the 9 Sedona Jeep trails you’ll find ... Read more
How To Drive Diamondback Gulch Jeep Trail In Sedona
Diamondback Gulch is our second favorite off-roading trail in Sedona. It’s a varied and exciting 6.7-mile long three-quarter loop trail that allows your 4×4 vehicle to really showcase its capabilities. ... Read more
How To Drive Schnebly Hill Road Jeep Trail In Sedona
Schnebly Hill Road is one of the most popular off-roading Jeep trails in Sedona. It’s a bumpy 5.7-mile road that twists, turns and climbs up a red rock cliff before ... Read more
How To Drive Broken Arrow Jeep Trail In Sedona
The awesome and adventurous Broken Arrow Trail is our favorite off-roading Jeep trail in Sedona. It’s a unique, technical and exciting 4-mile drive leading to Submarine Rock and Chicken Point ... Read more
15 Stunning Sedona Sunrise And Sunset Photo Spots
Sedona is always in the conversation when we talk to friends and family about our favorite places in the US for photography. We adore Sedona’s wide open and rugged red ... Read more
5 Unmissable Ruins To Visit Near Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona has numerous ruins showcasing ancient cliff dwellings and rock art. Many of these ruins are found in remote locations deep inside red sandstone canyons. You can visit on ... Read more
How To Visit The Honanki Heritage Site Near Sedona
The Honanki Heritage Site is a collection of rock art and cliff dwellings nestled within the Coconino National Forest in northern Arizona. It was built by the Sinagua people between ... Read more
Hiking In Sedona: The Easy + Hard Trails You Can’t Miss
There’s nowhere quite like Sedona when it comes to hiking. We’ve spent years ticking off awesome hikes all across the US, in national parks, state parks, forests, mountains, deserts and ... Read more
Pyramid Scorpion Loop Trail: A Hidden Gem Hike In Sedona
We were determined to find a true hidden gem hike during our visit to Sedona, and we found it near the end of our trip on the Pyramid and Scorpion ... Read more
How To Visit The Palatki Heritage Site Near Sedona
The Palatki Heritage Site is an archeological area located within the Coconino National Forest in Arizona. It features rock art and cliff dwellings built by the Sinagua people between 1150-1350 ... Read more
How To Visit Tuzigoot National Monument Near Sedona
Tuzigoot is a national monument located in Yavapai Country, Arizona. It’s an ancient multi-room pueblo built by the Sinagua pre-Columbian culture between 1100 and 1450 AD. This monument is a ... Read more
How To Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument
Montezuma Castle is a national monument located in Yavapai Country, Arizona. It’s one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings ever found in the American Southwest built by the Sinagua people out ... Read more
Hiking Sedona View Trail To Airport Mesa Scenic Lookout + Vortex Site
The best way to see Airport Mesa vortex site and scenic lookout in Sedona is to hike a short connecting path called Sedona View Trail. We hiked the trail out ... Read more
Hiking Sedona Chimney Rock Trail + Little Sugarloaf Trail
Hiking the amazing Chimney Rock Trail and Little Sugarloaf Trail loop from Thunder Mountain Trailhead is one of our top hidden gems for those looking to escape the relentless crowds ... Read more
How To Visit Hilltop Hot Springs In Mammoth Lakes
Also known as Pulky’s Pool, Hilltop hot springs is a man made cement tub located along an elevated plateau in the Long Caldera Valley near Mammoth Lakes, California. It’s a ... Read more
Complete Guide To Hiking West Fork Trail In Sedona AZ
West Fork Trail is a fantastic hike through Oak Creek, featuring 13 river crossings, a subway tunnel climax and a fraction of the crowds found on other popular hikes in ... Read more
How To Hike Devils Bridge Trail In Sedona, Arizona
Devils Bridge Trail is a moderately difficult 4-mile roundtrip hike in Sedona, Arizona. The exceptionally popular trail leads from one of three trailheads to Sedona’s largest natural sandstone arch after ... Read more
How To Visit Crab Cooker Hot Springs In Mammoth Lakes
Crab Cooker hot spring is a man made cement tub with water piped into it from a nearby geothermal mineral spring. This is an extremely popular hot spring located on ... Read more
How To Visit Wild Willy’s Hot Springs In Mammoth Lakes
Wild Willy’s is a natural hot spring located within the Long Valley Caldera south of Mammoth Lakes in California. It’s free to visit and features multiple hot spring pools along a ... Read more
How To Hike Fay Canyon Trail In Sedona, Arizona
Fay Canyon Trail is a moderately difficult 2.4-mile roundtrip hike in Sedona, Arizona. The popular trail can be hiked in many ways, including optional climbs to a large arch and ... Read more
How To Hike Doe Mountain Trail In Sedona
Doe Mountain Trail is a moderately difficult 1.5-mile out and back hike in Sedona, Arizona. The short but steep trail has a total of 400 feet elevation gain through a ... Read more
How To Visit Travertine Hot Springs In Bridgeport, California
Travertine is a group of hot springs located along scenic US highway 395 outside of Bridgeport, California. These geothermal mineral springs cascade down travertine terraces and feature stunning views of ... Read more
How To Find Sedona’s 7 Most Stunning Secret Caves
Sedona, Arizona has 7 secret caves hidden away in its surrounding red rock wilderness that you can only access by hiking. The most popular caves in Sedona include Subway Cave, ... Read more
Robbers Roost Trail: Hike To Shaman’s Cave In Sedona
Robbers Roost, also known as Hideout Cave or Shaman’s Cave, is a hidden cave located on the southeast side of Robbers Roost Butte in Sedona, Arizona. Shaman’s cave is accessed ... Read more
How To Hike The Keyhole Cave Trail In Sedona
The Keyhole Cave hike in Sedona, Arizona is a moderately difficult 2.3-mile roundtrip trail with a total elevation gain of 500 feet. It begins at Sugarloaf Trailhead in a residential ... Read more
How To Hike Soldier Pass Trail In Sedona
Soldier Pass Trail is a moderately difficult 4.2-mile roundtrip hike with a total elevation gain of 750 feet. The trail is famous for its natural sandstone formations including devil’s kitchen ... Read more
How To Hike The Birthing Cave Trail In Sedona
The Birthing Cave hike in Sedona, Arizona is a relatively easy 1.8-mile roundtrip trail. It begins at Long Canyon Trailhead and ends with a short but steep climb into the ... Read more
How To Hike Sedona Subway Cave + Boynton Canyon Trail
Boynton Canyon Trail is popular hike in Sedona, Arizona. It’s a moderately difficult 7.5-mile hiking trail with a total elevation gain of 1,250 feet when combined with the secret Subway ... Read more
20 Best Northern California Hot Springs You Should Visit
Northern California is home to numerous hot springs. Depending on what you like, you can hike to remote hot springs or visit developed resorts with mineral pools. Some of the ... Read more
How To Hike Bell Rock And Courthouse Butte Loop Trail
Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte are two popular natural landmarks located just south of Sedona and north of the Village of Oak Creek. The excellent Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte ... Read more
How To Hike Cathedral Rock Trail In Sedona, Arizona
Cathedral Rock is a skyline dominating sandstone butte in Sedona, Arizona. It’s one of the most photographed natural landmarks in Arizona and it’s among the most popular hikes in Sedona, ... Read more
10 Popular Hiking Apps You Should Consider Downloading
Smartphone hiking and outdoor apps have significantly advanced over recent years with several becoming popular platforms. It’s pretty amazing how much information we can directly have in the palm of ... Read more
Our Honest Review For The Popular Secret Food Tour In Las Vegas
We think tasting your way through celebrity chef restaurants on a Las Vegas secret food tour is one of the best experiences you can have in Sin City. Not only ... Read more
10 Fun Things To Do In Kanab Utah: Top Hikes, Photo Spots + Activities
For us, Kanab is the best place to set up base for enjoying outdoor adventures in southern Utah. The small town has affordable hotels, great restaurants, a relaxed vibe and ... Read more
Dinosaur Tracks Trail: Quick + Fun Hike Near Kanab, Utah
Despite having an odd parking situation and poorly marked directions, we thought it was well worth hiking Dinosaur Tracks Trail near Kanab, Utah. It’s not every day you get to ... Read more
Hiking Wire Pass Trailhead Into The Awesome Buckskin Gulch Slot Canyon
Back in December 2021 we hiked the first few miles into Buckskin Gulch from Wire Pass Trailhead. It was a unique and thrilling experience, and we highly recommend you allow ... Read more
How To Hike Toadstool Hoodoos Trail In Southern Utah
Toadstool Hoodoos Trail is a short, fun and family friendly hike located half way between Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona. We set off from the trailhead around 2 hours before ... Read more
Hiking Through The Belly Of The Dragon Near Kanab Utah
We hiked the unique Belly of the Dragon Trail near Zion and Kanab in southern Utah and immediately understood where it got its name from. The water drainage tunnel cutting ... Read more
Essential Guide To Hiking The Wave In Arizona
Hiking The Wave in Arizona is one of the most memorable experiences of our extensive world travels to date. We’re going to explain everything there is to know about how ... Read more
How To Win A Lottery Permit To Hike The Wave
The Wave Trail on the border between Utah and Arizona is one of the hardest and most competitive hiking permits to win in the United States. But it is more ... Read more
How To Visit Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park In Utah
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park is a hugely underrated, immensely entertaining and incredibly sandy stop to include on your Southern Utah road trip itinerary for hiking, sandboarding, driving ATV, ... Read more
How To Get Inside The Moqui Sand Caves Near Kanab, Utah
The Moqui Caverns near Kanab are a popular stop along Highway 89. Chances are that you’ll see a few cars parked at the trailhead along the main road because while ... Read more
What To Expect At The Moqui Cave Museum In Kanab, Utah
The Moqui Cave Museum is a fun road side attraction in southern Utah. It catches your eye as you drive by because it features an old brick dwelling with white ... Read more
One Day In Zion National Park Itinerary: 5 Best Day Trip Ideas
Are you planning a day trip to Zion National Park? We’re going to show you 5 different ways you can spend the perfect one day itinerary in Zion National Park, ... Read more
Where To Stay Near Zion National Park
Springdale is the most popular place to stay near Zion National Park, but you can also look at hotels in Virgin, La Verkin and Hurricane if you want unique places ... Read more
Best Hikes In Zion: 20 Easy, Moderate + Hard Trails
Zion National Park has some of the most popular adventure hiking trails in the US, including Angels Landing, The Narrows and The Subway. But there are many more excellent hikes ... Read more
Best Time To Visit Zion National Park By Month And Season
Are you trying to figure out the best time to visit Zion National Park? We are going to explain the key pros and cons to visiting Zion in each season ... Read more
Closest Airports To Zion National Park: 4 Best Options
Are you looking for the closest airports to Zion National Park? We’re going to walk you through each of the 4 best airport options near Zion for domestic US and ... Read more
Zion National Park In Winter: 10 Things You Need To Know
Are you thinking about visiting Zion National Park in winter? We are going to answer 10 important questions you might have about your trip to Zion in December, January or ... Read more
Hiking The Subway Zion: Epic Left Fork Bottom Up Day Hike
The Subway or Left Fork of North Creek Trail is one of the most sought after hikes in Zion National Park. Adventurous hikers must ‘win’ a lottery permit in order ... Read more
Kolob Canyon Hikes: 4 Trails To Hike In The Quiet Area Of Zion
Kolob Canyon hikes consist of three mapped trails and one hidden hike for visitors to enjoy when looking for a more peaceful area of Zion National Park to explore. We ... Read more
Timber Creek Overlook Trail Kolob Canyon Zion: Easy Hike To Big Views
Timber Creek Overlook Trail is a very short and easy hike leading to spectacular far reaching views in the Kolob Canyon area of Zion National Park. We’re going to show ... Read more
Taylor Creek Trail Zion: Hike To Double Arch Alcove
Taylor Creek Trail is a peaceful 5 miles roundtrip hike to Double Arch Alcove in the Kolob Canyon hiking area of Zion National Park. Also known as the Middle Fork ... Read more
Emerald Pools Trail Zion National Park: Hike Lower, Middle + Upper Pool
Emerald Pools Trail is one of our favorite hikes in Zion National Park and despite being heavily trafficked, we think it is hugely underrated. We’re going to show you exactly ... Read more
Pa’rus Trail Zion National Park: Easy + Flat Riverside Hike
Pa’rus Trail is one of the very best hikes in Zion National Park for beginners. It is short, easy, flat and family friendly. Include Pa’rus Trail into your Zion hiking ... Read more
How To Hike The Watchman Trail In Zion National Park
The Watchman Trail is an easy to moderate 3.3 mile roundtrip hike in Zion National Park, perfect for the whole family to watch sunrise or sunset with stunning far reaching ... Read more
South Kaibab To Bright Angel Trail: The Ultimate Grand Canyon Day Hike
Day hiking South Kaibab to Bright Angel via Phantom Ranch is one of our favorite hikes to date. It is among the very best hikes at Grand Canyon South Rim ... Read more
Best Hikes Grand Canyon South Rim: 17 Easy, Moderate and Hard Trails
Are you planning a visit to Grand Canyon and want to know which trails to hike? Well, we’re going to show you 17 scenic hikes at Grand Canyon South Rim ... Read more
South Kaibab Trail To Ooh Aah Point, Skeleton Point & Phantom Ranch
South Kaibab Trail is one of the best hikes at Grand Canyon South Rim and we personally think it just about has the edge over the more popular Bright Angel ... Read more
Day Hiking Bright Angel Trail At Grand Canyon South Rim
Bright Angel Trail is widely regarded as one of the best hiking trails at Grand Canyon South Rim. We are going to explain everything you need to know about day ... Read more
Airports Near Grand Canyon: 5 Closest US and International Options
Grand Canyon National Park contains one of the most recognizable landscapes on Earth. But how do you reach rural Northern Arizona from where you live? Well, we’re going to show ... Read more
Best Grand Canyon Viewpoints: 20 Amazing South Rim Views
Grand Canyon South Rim is overflowing with extraordinarily dramatic viewpoints and right here we’re going to show you 20 of the very best views to find when you visit the ... Read more
Best Pizza In NYC: 25 Unmissable New York City Pizza Places
New York City is globally renowned for its classic on-the-go pizza slice. But if you’re visiting the city for a just a few days, how will you know where to ... Read more
Best Time To Visit Grand Canyon National Park By Month And Season
Spring and Fall are widely regarded as the best times of year to visit Grand Canyon South Rim. But the best season and even month for you really depends on ... Read more
Grand Canyon In Winter: 10 Things You Need To Know
Are you thinking about visiting the Grand Canyon in winter? We are going to answer 10 important questions you might have about your trip to the Grand Canyon in December, ... Read more
Best Hikes In Mt Rainier: 23 Easy, Moderate + Hard Trails
Mount Rainier is one of our favorite places to hike in the US. We spent 6 months living in Washington State and as avid hikers, we simply couldn’t stay away ... Read more
Bench And Snow Lake Trail: Wonderful Short Hike In Mt Rainier
Bench and Snow Lake Trail is one of the very best short hikes in Mt Rainier national park. Lush green meadows, inviting azure lakes and majestic volcano views make the ... Read more
Hike The Stunning Naches Peak Loop Trail To Tipsoo Lake
If you’re looking for a staggeringly beautiful but easy going and shorter Mt Rainier hike suitable for almost all ages and abilities, Naches Peak Loop Trail is the perfect option ... Read more
Hiking The Popular Mount Fremont Lookout Trail In Mt Rainier
Mount Fremont Lookout Trail is a wildly popular day hike in the Sunrise region of Mt Rainier National Park. We’re going to explain everything you need to know about hiking ... Read more
70 Best Gifts For Hikers: Unique Hiking Gift Ideas
Hikers can be picky about their gear because they often need specialized equipment. Unfortunately, this can make finding the best hiking gifts for him or her an extremely daunting task. ... Read more
50+ Gift Ideas For Outdoorsy Men He Won’t Already Have
Do you have a man in your life who can’t get enough of the great outdoors? Well, you’ve come to the right place because this list of truly helpful gifts ... Read more
Day Hiking The Enchantments: Full Walkthrough, Trail Tips And Photos
Day hiking The Enchantments trail. Wow! Where do we begin? Well, the 18.6 mile thru hike from Stuart / Colchuck Lake trailhead to Snow Lakes trailhead is amazing, challenging, rewarding ... Read more
Spray Park Trail Mt Rainier: Hidden Gem Hike To Waterfall And Meadows
Spray Park Trail in Mt Rainier National Park is a true hidden gem of a hike. Almost all visitors who brave the awful 17 mile drive up Mowich Lake road ... Read more
Hiking Tolmie Peak Trail In Mt Rainier: Everything You Need To Know
Despite a terrible drive to an isolated dead-end trailhead, the stunning Tolmie Peak Trail leading to an old fire lookout tower with spectacular mountain views is one of our favorite ... Read more
Ultimate Guide To Visiting New York City In Winter + Christmas
Are you thinking about visiting New York City in winter? We are going to explain everything you need to know about planning the perfect New York winter vacation including key ... Read more
Skyline Trail Loop Mt Rainier: Stunning Hike With Special Views
Skyline Trail is widely regarded as being one of the most picturesque and spectacular day hikes in Mt Rainier National Park. It is the glittering jewel in the crown at ... Read more
Visiting Yellowstone National Park In April
If you visit Yellowstone National Park in April you can expect extremely changeable weather conditions, fewer crowds, lower hotel prices, key road closures and lots of wildlife. We’ve visited Yellowstone ... Read more
Lake 22 Trail Hiking Guide: Popular Day Hike In Washington
Picturesque Lake 22 Trail – or Lake Twenty Two Trail – is an extremely popular moderately difficult day hike near Granite Falls in northwest Washington. This complete trail walkthrough will ... Read more
10 Key Things To Know About Visiting Yosemite National Park In October
We spent 3 full days in Yosemite National Park in October 2019, and all things considered we think it’s one of the very best months of the year to visit. ... Read more
How To Hike Poo Poo Point Trail And Chirico Trail Near Seattle
Poo Poo Point is an incredibly popular family friendly hike less than 30 minutes drive from Seattle, Washington. We’re going to walk you through 2 very different approaches to reach ... Read more
Rattlesnake Ledge Trail: Awesome Day Hike Near Seattle, WA
Easy access, a picturesque forested trail and a spectacular summit panorama over rolling hills make the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail one of the very best day hikes near Seattle, Washington. The ... Read more
The 10 Essentials You Should Bring On Every Hike
Packing for a hike can be overwhelming, but it becomes second nature the more you do it. When we first started hiking, we had to learn about the 10 essentials ... Read more
How To Plan Your First New England Fall Foliage Road Trip: Dates, Places + Itinerary
There are many places you can visit in the world to see leaves transform into vibrant yellows, oranges, browns and reds. But those places pale in comparison to the US ... Read more
10 Things To Do In Burlington, Vermont On A First Visit
Tightly hugging the eastern shores of Lake Champlain, small but undeniably attractive Burlington is one of the most visited cities in Vermont. The college town, which runs entirely on renewable ... Read more
10 Things You Should See In Manchester, Vermont On A First Visit
Vermont is enviably overflowing with stunning, quaint and charming four season tourist resort towns. Stowe and Burlington in the north, Woodstock in the center and Manchester in the south are ... Read more
10 Things To See In Woodstock, Vermont On A First Time Visit
The tiny town of Woodstock in central Vermont epitomizes a captivating and quintessential New England village filled with attractive historic buildings and a relaxing aura. Descriptive words like quaint, charming ... Read more
10 Things You Can’t Miss In Stowe Vermont On A First Time Visit
The tiny alpine-style town of Stowe in northern Vermont encapsulates a quintessential charming, idyllic and rural setting surrounded by rolling hills and colorful leaves. Vermont is one of the most ... Read more
Where To Stay Near Acadia: 5 Different Areas + Top Rated Hotels
Figuring out where to stay near Acadia National Park is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face when planning your itinerary. Should you pay over the odds to stay in ... Read more
Where To Find The Beautiful Covered Bridges In Vermont
Vermont is filled with beautiful natural scenery, picture perfect towns and over 100 covered bridges dating back as far as the early 1800’s. These brides are a major tourist attraction, ... Read more
Visiting The Flume Gorge In New Hampshire For The First Time
The Flume Gorge in Franconia Notch State Park is one of our favorite places to visit in New Hampshire. It’s a moderately difficult 2-mile loop with 500 feet elevation gain ... Read more
Top Places To Stop Along The Kancamagus Highway In New Hampshire
The Kancamagus Highway is a picturesque 35-mile scenic byway cutting through New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest between Lincoln and Conway. We’ve driven it in each direction on different fall ... Read more
How To Hike Artists Bluff Trail In New Hampshire
Artists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch State Park is one of our favorite hikes in New Hampshire. We’ve hiked the trail on separate New England fall foliage road trips, the ... Read more
The 10 Unmissable Hiking Trails In Acadia National Park, Maine
Acadia National Park is one of our favorite places to hike in the US. We know it’s a bold statement considering the company, but the trails here are unique, exciting ... Read more
10 Unmissable Things To Do In Acadia National Park On A First Visit
Iron rung hikes, spectacular ocean views, picturesque lakes and stunning photography make Acadia one of the most visited of all the popular USA National Parks. Don’t be fooled by the ... Read more
How To Plan A Road Trip: Best Apps, Tools & Tips
In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, we are going to explain how you can plan the perfect road trip. We want to help you prepare, save money and enjoy every minute ... Read more
Our Climb Up The Precipice Trail In Acadia National Park
The Precipice Trail is Acadia National Park’s most adventurous and exhilarating hike. It’s a 2.1-mile roundtrip loop with more than 1,000 feet elevation gain, most of which is gained on ... Read more
Our Climb Up The Beehive Trail In Acadia National Park
The Beehive Trail is Acadia National Park’s most popular hike. It’s a 1.5-mile roundtrip loop with 500 feet elevation gain, some of which is gained on vertical iron-rung ladders and ... Read more
The 10 Places You Can’t Miss On A First Visit To Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park is an extraordinary landscape, quite literally overflowing with the world’s highest concentration of geothermal features. And it’s one of the most enjoyable places we’ve visited to date ... Read more
10 Days Mount Rushmore To Yellowstone Road Trip Itinerary
Mount Rushmore to Yellowstone National Park is an attraction-heavy road trip route from South Dakota’s Black Hills to northwest Wyoming. You should plan for 4 days in the Black Hills, ... Read more
The Best Hotels Near Mount Rushmore (5 Different Areas)
Keystone, Hill City, Custer, Rapid City and the northern reaches of South Dakota’s Black Hills are the 5 major areas you should consider booking a hotel for your trip to ... Read more
The 10 Best Things To Do Near Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a standout attraction for your visit to South Dakota. But you’ll only need around 3 hours to explore the memorial, so what will you do ... Read more
Visiting Devils Tower National Monument In Wyoming: Is It Worth It?
Devils Tower National Monument is undoubtably a remarkable geological wonder, but is it worth visiting when you road trip through Wyoming or around South Dakota’s Black Hills? The short answer ... Read more
Best Hotels + Places To Stay Near Grand Canyon South Rim
Are you looking for the best hotels near Grand Canyon South Rim? We’re going to explain everything you need to know about each national park run lodging option on South ... Read more
The 10 Hikes In Badlands National Park Explained
Badlands National Park has 8 official hiking trails and 2 wilderness hikes where you’re almost guaranteed isolation. The trails are mostly short, easy and flat so you can get through ... Read more
Where To Stay Near Badlands National Park (Places + Hotels)
Badlands National Park has limited hotel options both inside and near the park boundaries. Interior and Wall are closest to the park, and they work for short term stays if ... Read more
Hiking The Notch Trail In Badlands National Park
The Notch Trail is a moderately difficult 1.5-mile roundtrip hike with 130 feet elevation gain in Badlands National Park, South Dakota. It’s the most adventurous of the 10 hiking trails ... Read more
50 Best Free + Cheap Things To Do In NYC
New York City has many free and cheap attractions, including parks, museums, observation decks, landmarks, neighborhoods and foods. The best things to do in NYC include seeing the Empire State ... Read more
The Perfect 4 Days In New York City Itinerary For Your First Visit
New York City is one of our favorite places on the planet. We love its iconic attractions, diverse neighborhoods and perpetual feel good buzz. But we also know that planning ... Read more
Where To Stay In New York City: Best Places + Hotels In NYC
Figuring out where to stay in a place like New York City can be a daunting task. There are thousands of hotels scattered around dozens of neighborhoods and that can quickly become ... Read more
8 Important Things To Know Before Booking A New York City Helicopter Ride
Flying high above Manhattan in a helicopter tour is certainly one of the top bucket list things to do in New York City. But with so many operators and companies ... Read more
20 Photo Spots You Can’t Miss In New York City
New York City is one of the world’s outstanding urban photography destinations. It’s a concrete jungle loaded with iconic buildings, landmarks, skylines and architecture that leaves photographers like us in ... Read more
Afternoon Tea At The Whitby Hotel In Midtown Manhattan
The Whitby Bar and Restaurant in New York City is a popular place for afternoon tea. While it’s a bit pricy at $75 per person, this is the perfect way ... Read more
Guide To Visiting Edge At Hudson Yards In NYC
The Edge is one of New York City’s newest observation decks found on the 100th floor of Hudson Yards in Midtown Manhattan. It features an outdoor viewing platform and a ... Read more
13 Best Places To Visit In Central Park In Winter
New York’s Central Park is open 365 days a year and welcomes visitors from all around the world. But during the winter, this green space transforms into a magical white ... Read more
How To Walk The Manhattan Bridge In New York City
While the Brooklyn Bridge is main show stopper in New York City, the Manhattan Bridge is another popular option for crossing the East River. This is a lesser crowded bridge ... Read more
20 Best Things To Do In Lower Manhattan (Financial District)
Lower Manhattan offers many things to do for the entire family including parks, museums, restaurants, an observation deck, rejuvenated shipping piers and world famous landmarks. Visitors are spoiled for choice ... Read more
Is The New York CityPASS Worth It?
The New York CityPASS is one of the three major attraction passes in the Empire City and we’ve personally used this pass ourselves. In this review, we’ll tell you everything ... Read more
Top Of The Rock vs Empire State Building: Which One Is Better?
Many visitors heading to New York City have two questions, what is the main difference between Top of the Rock vs the Empire State Building? And which one should I ... Read more
Walking The Brooklyn Bridge At Sunset + Night
Walking across New York City’s most iconic bridge is a spellbinding experience no matter the time of day you choose to visit. But there is something extra special about walking ... Read more
Walking The Brooklyn Bridge At Sunrise + Best Photo Spots
Walking the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise is one the best free things to do when visiting NYC and not just on a first visit, but on every visit. A relaxing ... Read more
Visiting The Statue Of Liberty And Ellis Island By Ferry From Manhattan
We couldn’t wait to get up close and personal with Lady Liberty when we moved to New York City. So we quickly booked our Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island ... Read more
10 Unique Things You Need To See In Lake Placid, New York
Lake Placid is a charming, picturesque and immensely popular year round resort village nestled within the heart of the stunning Adirondack Mountains. It’s located in the far northeast corner of ... Read more
Highest Point In New York: Summiting Mount Marcy In Photos
In order to stand on the highest point in New York, you must hike to the summit of Mount Marcy near the charming town of Lake Placid in the stunning ... Read more
Hiking Van Hoevenberg Trail To Mt Marcy Summit In Upstate NY
Mount Marcy is the tallest mountain of the 46 High Peaks in the Adirondacks, and it’s also the highest point in New York State. We hiked the popular Van Hoevenberg ... Read more
High Falls Gorge Lake Placid NY: Waterfall Hike + Photos
High Falls Gorge is the perfect place to spend an hour hiking when driving between Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain ski resort in the stunning Adirondacks of upstate New York. ... Read more
Where To Stay In Yosemite: Best Places, Hotels + Lodging
Extraordinary natural landscapes and iconic landmarks make Yosemite one of the most popular and best USA national parks. However, such popularity creates a common challenge for those planning a vacation ... Read more
How To Plan A Salt Lake City To Yellowstone Road Trip
There are many things to consider when planning a Salt Lake City to Yellowstone and Grand Teton road trip, including things to do, figuring out your itinerary and booking hotels. ... Read more
10 Key Things To Know About Visiting Yellowstone National Park In October
Visiting Yellowstone National Park in October is an unforgettable experience with benefits like reduced crowds and lower lodging occupancy rates, but it’s also very late in the season and that ... Read more
Where To Stay When You Visit Yellowstone National Park
We’ve always said that figuring out where to stay and booking hotels is the hardest part about planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park. Should you stay at lodges inside ... Read more
10 Excellent Airports To Use Near Yellowstone (By Distance)
Yellowstone is the second largest national park in the lower 48 states of America. It has 5 entrances spanning the compass points, hundreds of amazing geothermal features and a handful ... Read more
What You Need To Know About Visiting Schwabacher Landing
Grand Teton is one of the most visually spectacular national parks we’ve visited in the US, and Schwabacher Landing at sunrise is up there among our favorite photo spots in ... Read more
Our Sunrise + Sunset Photography Guide For Mormon Row In Grand Teton
Grand Teton’s Mormon Row is home to two of the most photographed barns in the US, and most of those photos are taken at either sunrise or sunset. Surrounded by ... Read more
How To Hike Yosemite’s Mist Trail + John Muir Trail Loop
The steep and lung-busting Mist Trail is Yosemite’s most heavily trafficked hike. We climbed up beyond Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall before completing a supremely scenic loop back to the ... Read more
10 Sunrise + Sunset Photo Spots You Can’t Miss At Grand Canyon South Rim
Sunrises and sunsets are infinitely better when you watch them rise or fall over a dramatic landscape, and Grand Canyon South Rim is up there with the most picturesque landscapes ... Read more
Our 10 Favorite Photography Locations In Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is a dream come true for landscape photography lovers. We were utterly blown away by its majestic granite domes, giant Sequoia groves, lush meadows, awe inspiring sunrises ... Read more
Our 10 Favorite Photography Locations In Bryce Canyon
After visiting most of America’s famous national parks and exploring the world for many years, we can confidently tell you that Bryce Canyon is one of the most photogenic landscapes ... Read more
How To Hike Queens Garden + Navajo Loop Trail
Queens Garden Navajo Loop Trail was the one hike we knew we couldn’t miss when we visited Bryce Canyon National Park. It had amazing reviews and it looked fantastic in ... Read more
3 Best Hikes In Arches National Park + Hiking Itinerary
Are you looking for the very best hikes in Arches National Park, Utah? Perfect! We’re going to walk you through the 3 unmissable hiking trails at Arches that are perfect ... Read more
How To Hike Canyon Overlook Trail In Zion National Park
Canyon Overlook is one of the most popular hiking trails in Zion National Park because it’s short, family friendly and leads to spectacular views. We’ve hiked the easy 1-mile roundtrip ... Read more
How To Hike The Unique Angels Landing Trail In Zion
Angels Landing is probably the scariest hike we’ve done. Thrilling? Yes. Adventurous? Sure. But boy does it send your BPM into the stratosphere. We’ve actually climbed up the razor-thin shark-fin ... Read more
Our Guide To Day Hiking The Zion Narrows From The Bottom Up
The Narrows in Zion National Park is hands down one of our favorite trails in America. In essence, it’s a unique and adventurous hike through a shallow river flanked by ... Read more
40 Beautiful Photo Spots In The US
The United States is one of the best places in the world to learn, practice and perfect your landscape photography skills. You and your camera really are spoiled for choice ... Read more
Our Top 15 Tips For Booking Cheap Flights Every Time You Travel
Booking cheap flights isn’t a science or an art. It’s too easy to get lost in endless myths and hacks, but do any of them really work? We’ve been traveling ... Read more
50+ Gifts For Women Who Love The Outdoors
What are the best gift ideas for women who love nature, hiking and the great outdoors? Well, we're going to dazzle you with the perfect list of outdoorsy gifts for the adventurous woman in your life.
How To Book Cheaper Hotels: 17 Money Saving Tips
Hotels usually account for the biggest expense on any trip away. But there are so many easy ways you can book cheap hotels if you know what to look for ... Read more
Visiting Letchworth State Park For The First Time
Located in beautiful western New York, Letchworth State Park showcases the powerful Genesee River as it flows through a stunning gorge featuring three large waterfalls and numerous hiking trails. It’s ... Read more
Best Gifts For Travelers: 65 Travel Gift Ideas For Him + Her
Are you searching for awesome gift ideas to treat the passionate traveler in your life?
How To Spend 2 Days In Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton showcases everything a national park should have: stunning sunrise and sunset photo spots, scenic hikes, mountains and lakes, freely roaming wildlife, elevated viewpoints and a fantastic nearby town ... Read more
Best Gifts For Photographers: 50 Awesome Ideas For Beginners + Pros
Finding the best gifts for photographers is no easy task. Not only is photography an expensive hobby or job, but photographers can be a picky bunch when it comes to ... Read more
An Honest Review For The Peak Design Everyday Backpack
You are: a commuter, a traveler, a photographer and a hiker. You want: a robust, practical, innovative and versatile all-in-one backpack solution. But does such a thing exist?
Visiting Grand Canyon South Rim For The First Time
There are many things you need to consider when planning a first visit to Grand Canyon South Rim including fees, entrances, hikes, photo spots, activities and itinerary ideas. South Rim ... Read more
San Francisco To San Diego Road Trip: 23 Stops + Itinerary
San Francisco to San Diego is the most popular section to drive along the famous California Highway One road trip route, which is also known as the Pacific Coast Highway. ... Read more
10 Unmissable Things To Do In LA For First Time Visitors
Los Angeles is the iconic home of Blockbuster movie productions, sandy beaches, never-ending sunshine and almost 50 million annual tourists. But in the entertainment capital of the world, it can ... Read more
What To Expect At Horseshoe Bend During Sunrise And Sunset
Horseshoe Bend is one of the most striking geological formations we’ve seen in the US that isn’t located inside a national park. After hiking to the viewpoint overlooking the deep ... Read more
How To Find The 10 Best Waterfalls In New York State
Many people consider New York state to be filled with yellow taxi cabs, towering skyscrapers and Kevin McCallister’s favorite place to set up traps for Harry and Marv in Home ... Read more
Hiking The Watkins Glen Gorge Trail To Rainbow Falls
Hidden away in western New York, Watkins Glen State Park is famous for it’s memorizing Gorge Trail that passes 19 jaw dropping waterfalls along a beautiful stone walkway. With a ... Read more
Visiting Taughannock Falls State Park For The First Time
Located in Tompkins County within western New York, Taughannock Falls State Park features a stunning 215 ft waterfall that plunges over a massive gorge. In addition to the beautiful waterfalls ... Read more
Hiking The Buttermilk Falls State Park Gorge Trail
Located nestled away in Tompkins county in the New York Finger Lakes region, Buttermilk Falls State Park features frothing waterfalls, jagged gorges and natural beauty in abundance. This is a ... Read more
How To Find The Waterfalls At Robert H. Treman State Park
Overflowing with wild beauty, rugged gorges and dramatic waterfalls, Robert H. Treman State Park in Ithaca, NY is the perfect day out for hiking in the Finger Lakes region. Lucifer ... Read more
Our Review Of The Warner Bros Studio Tour In Hollywood
Touring a tv and movie studio should be on your Los Angeles travel itinerary, especially if you’re visiting for the very first time. But tours are not cheap and they ... Read more
Our Comparison Of The Alcatraz Island Day And Night Tours
Alcatraz Island has a story so intriguing that it draws in over 1.5 million visitors each year making it one of the most visited attractions in San Francisco. But there ... Read more
How To Spend 3 Amazing Days In San Francisco, California
San Francisco is a tourist friendly city loaded with iconic landmarks, famous museums, sandy beaches and a diverse food scene. But with so many things to do, how do you ... Read more
Our 10 Favorite Golden Gate Bridge Photo Spots + Viewpoints
San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge is one of the most famous landmarks in America, and it’s up there with the most well known bridges in the world. After walking, ... Read more
How To Spend 3 Amazing Days In San Diego, California
San Diego is an outdoorsy, laid back and trendy city boasting the best tacos in the US. If you like museums, beaches, history, food or sunsets, you’re going to love ... Read more
The Perfect Las Vegas To Death Valley Day Trip Itinerary
After taking two trips to Death Valley, we can honestly say it’s one of the most underrated national parks in America. Despite it’s ominous sounding name, it is in fact ... Read more
1-3 Days Yosemite National Park Itineraries: How To Plan A First Visit
Yosemite is a treasure trove of natural beauty. We were blown away by spellbinding landscapes, smooth granite domes and majestic valley views during our 3 day Yosemite trip, and we ... Read more
Delicate Arch Hike: Parking, Trail + Sunset Photos
Delicate Arch and a deep bowl shaped depression are the stars of an extraordinary sunset show in Arches National Park, Utah. We are going to walk you through the popular ... Read more
10 Amazing Utah Road Trips: Unique Itineraries + Maps
Utah is one of our favorite places to road trip in the US. The Beehive State has so many unique route options through national parks, state parks and even off-road ... Read more
The Best Arches + Canyonlands One Day Itinerary
Are you short on time in Moab and need an efficient one day itinerary to see the best of both Arches and Canyonlands national parks? Perfect! We are going to ... Read more
Zion And Bryce Canyon Itinerary: 2, 3 + 4 Days
Do you want to create the best Zion to Bryce Canyon road trip itinerary? Use this guide to learn everything there is to know about visiting both Zion and Bryce ... Read more
Mesa Arch Sunrise: How To Take The Iconic Canyonlands Photograph
Have you ever heard of the battle royale taking place each morning at sunrise, in the moments leading up to an electrifying scarlet glow illuminating Canyonlands National Park’s Mesa Arch? ... Read more
Joshua Tree Day Trip: Amazing One Day Road Trip Itinerary
Joshua Tree National Park is the perfect Californian day trip destination. J-Tree or JT as known locally, is a popular vacation and weekend getaway spot, but first time visitors can ... Read more
4 Days In Yellowstone National Park Itinerary: How To Plan A First Visit
Yellowstone National Park is a travel planning unicorn. It’s an enormous park with multiple entrances, regions and accommodation options, and there’s so much to see. We’re happy to admit that ... Read more
Koh Lipe Itinerary: 4 Days Exploring Thailand’s Tiny Tropical Paradise
Koh Lipe is Thailand’s in-vogue slice of tropical paradise, famous for powdery white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters. The question is – how long do you need to spend ... Read more
15 Important Hiking Tips For Beginners
Whether you’re a new hiker or a well seasoned veteran, it’s never to late to brush up on important hiking tips for beginners. We love hiking because it can be ... Read more
South Dakota Road Trip Itinerary (4 + 7 Days)
We’ve driven two road trips through the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota and we think it has to be considered as one of the most underrated vacation spots in ... Read more
8 Fun Things To Do In Custer State Park, South Dakota
Custer State Park is a 71,000-acre recreational area in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota. It’s one of the largest, most diverse and popular state parks to visit ... Read more
America The Beautiful Pass: Is A National Parks Pass Worth It?
Are you trying to decide if it is worth buying an America the Beautiful Annual National Parks Pass for your next trip in the US? Perfect! We are going to ... Read more
How To Hike Black Elk Peak Trail In South Dakota
Black Elk Peak Trail is a moderately difficult 7-mile round trip hike with 1,500 feet elevation gain in Custer State Park, which is located within South Dakota’s Black Hills National ... Read more
100+ Road Trip Essentials You Should Always Pack In Your Vehicle
Road trips are one of our favorite ways to travel and explore new places. We love driving long stretches of the open road listening to epic playlists and feeling the ... Read more
How To Plan The Perfect Mount Rushmore Vacation
Mount Rushmore is an incredibly popular vacation spot in the heart of South Dakota’s beautiful Black Hills. But what is there to do once you arrive at the world-famous national ... Read more
The Best Badlands Photo Spots (+ Our Favorites)
Badlands National Park has a wide range of excellent photo spots including overlooks, wildlife and action photos on hiking trails. It’s a wide open landscape with rugged buttes, spires, canyons, ... Read more
The 12 Best Things To Do In Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park has many fun things to do for visitors, including hiking picturesque trails, watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets, spotting wildlife like bighorn sheep and photographing the unique Badlands ... Read more
Capitol Reef Photography Guide: Best Photo Spots In Fruita
Capitol Reef National Park is certainly one of the best places you can visit in Utah, but this smaller park offers a different take on photography compared to its Mighty ... Read more
What You Shouldn’t Miss In Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park is Utah’s quieter, smaller and lesser known of the epic Mighty 5 road trip circuit. We’re genuinely so glad we took on the extra driving to ... Read more
What We Always Pack After 6 Years Of Full-Time Travel
Packing for a trip can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. After living out of suitcases and backpacks as we traveled the world for 6 ... Read more
1 Month In Vietnam Cost Report: How Much Did We Spend?
Are you planning to spend a month traveling Vietnam but don’t know how much to budget for your trip? Maybe you have a rough idea about an average daily expense? ... Read more
3 Week Vietnam Itinerary: Perfect Route For Northern & Central Vietnam
Vietnam has been on the SE Asia tourist trail for decades and has grown into one of the most sought after bucket list destinations for many travelers. This efficient and ... Read more
Vietnam Itinerary 10 Days: 3 Northern + Central Vietnam Routes
North and Central Vietnam is filled with stunningly beautiful diverse places and landscapes. With just 10 days to formulate your Vietnam itinerary, you will need to be organized and get creative ... Read more
30 Key Things To Know About Vietnam Before You Go
This list of the 30 most important things you need to know about Northern and Central Vietnam will perfectly prepare you for your Vietnam adventure. Our travel tips are derived ... Read more
Why 2 Days In Hanoi Vietnam Is Enough Time To Get In, See It And Get Out
Let’s get straight to the point, you only need 2 days in Hanoi, Vietnam. We wished we’d known that before we booked a week in Vietnam’s capital city. Our experience ... Read more
25 Best Things To Do In Hanoi Vietnam + 2 Day Itinerary
Hanoi is a loud, chaotic and energetic capital city you need to visit at least once in your lifetime. In this detailed guide, we will tell you the best things ... Read more
Hai Van Pass Motorbike Tour: Hue to Hoi An, Vietnam
As we have traveled around the world, we have moved on to countless new cities and countries. While there have been many incredible experiences, there are some days we will ... Read more
An Unforgettable Private Tour With A Vietnam War Veteran In Hoi An
Spontaneity is truly the spice of life. An expression that is never more true than when traveling long term! By sheer happenstance, we found ourselves in a fortuitous position whereby ... Read more
How To Get From Hanoi to Halong Bay: Best Transport Options
This detailed transport guide explains everything you need to know about how to get to downtown Hanoi and all the best travel options between Hanoi to Halong Bay. Halong Bay ... Read more
20 Best Things To Do In Hoi An, Vietnam
One of the best things to do in Hoi An includes strolling past canary-yellow houses and old wooden buildings that line a sleepy riverbank in one of the most beguiling ... Read more
Da Nang to Hoi An, Vietnam Transport Guide: Best Travel Options
This transport guide details the best travel options between Da Nang and Hoi An for travelers or backpackers traversing the beautiful country of Vietnam. Hoi An is one of Vietnam’s ... Read more
Top 4 Things To Do In Sapa Vietnam + 3 Day Sapa Itinerary
Sapa is a quaint rural mountain town surrounded by endless terraces of rice paddies and gorgeous valleys. There are many things to do in Sapa which should feature on every ... Read more
Trekking In Sapa: How To Book A Guided Hiking Tour In Vietnam
Picture this as you are trekking through golden yellow and emerald green rice paddy terraces surrounded by beautiful valleys as far as the eye can see in Sapa, Vietnam. Sounds ... Read more
How To Book The Best Halong Bay Cruise
With dozens of junk boat operators in Halong Bay, how do you choose the best one for your Halong Bay Cruise? For many visitors, budget is the key ingredient to ... Read more
Abandoned Water Park Hue: How To Get Inside The Eerie Grounds
The historic city of Hue in Vietnam has the perfect ‘unofficial must see’ backpacker hotspot, in the form of a creepy post apocalyptic abandoned water park. Do you feel like ... Read more
10 Best Things To Do In Ninh Binh, Vietnam + 2 Day Itinerary
The Ninh Binh Province is without a doubt one of the most memorable stops on the South East Asia travelers route. This guide will tell you everything you need to ... Read more
Trang An Boat Tour Review: Everything You Need To Know
A Trang An boat tour is one of the most popular activities in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. The 2-3 hour boat ride passes through caves, temples and limestone karsts. Tickets cost ... Read more
How To Visit Bich Dong Pagoda In Tam Coc
The Bich Dong Pagoda is a 500 year old three-tiered cave complex in Tam Coc, Vietnam. It’s interesting to visit because you must pass through a dark cave in order ... Read more
How To Visit Mua Cave Viewpoint In Ninh Binh
Known as Hang Mua in Vietnamese, the Mua Cave Viewpoint is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ninh Binh, Vietnam. After climbing 500 stairs, you will reach a ... Read more
Buying Our First Camera In Tokyo, Japan
Buying your first ever camera is kind of a big deal because it’s a fear of the unknown and you’ll have to drop a large amount of money. But we ... Read more
How To Book And Survive The Vietnam Sleeper Bus
The sleeper bus is one of the best ways to travel around Vietnam because it’s extremely efficient. There are numerous companies with prices ranging from $10-20 for an 8 hour ... Read more
12 Best Things To Do In Phong Nha, Vietnam
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has many adventurous things to do, including caves, botanic gardens and restaurants. Paradise Cave, Dark Cave and the Duck Stop are some of Phong Nha’s ... Read more
5 Reasons To Visit The Botanic Gardens In Phong Nha
The Phong Nha botanic gardens are a popular nature reserve located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam. This garden features three different hiking trails to viewpoints, waterfalls and ... Read more
How To Visit Paradise Cave In Phong Nha (+ Is It Worth It)
Located in Phong Nha-Ke bang National Park, Paradise Cave is considered to be the longest dry cave in Asia. It’s 31.4 kilometers long with a height of over 70 meters ... Read more
How To Visit Dark Cave In Phong Nha (+ Is It Worth It?)
Dark Cave is one of the most popular adventure caves in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. It spans almost 6km long, 50m wide and 80m high with two entrances. Unlike ... Read more
Valle De La Luna: Orbit Moon Valley By Apollo Mountain Bike
Are you ready to explore the Atacama Desert’s Valle de la Luna by mountain bike? A grand (and sweaty!) adventure awaits you! Lunar-like landscapes, geothermal geyser fields, salt lakes to ... Read more
20 Best Things To Do Around San Pedro De Atacama, Chile
You’re heading to the Atacama Desert and the tiny adobe town of San Pedro, but you don’t yet know what to do? We’ve got you covered! This is an in ... Read more
Perfect San Pedro De Atacama, Chile Itinerary: With & Without Car
Surrounded by unimaginably stunning vistas, volcanoes, lagunas and salt flats lies the beating heart of tourism in the Atacama Desert: San Pedro de Atacama. And we have the perfect itinerary for ... Read more
What You Need To Know About Szechenyi Baths In Budapest
Did you know there are well over a thousand thermal springs dotted around the landlocked central European country of Hungary? We sure didn’t. Hungary’s capital city Budapest is home to ... Read more
Is It Better To Visit Budapest’s Szimpla Kert By Day Or Night?
Are you trying to decide if it’s worth going to Szimpla Kert when you visit Budapest? The short answer is yes, absolutely, 100%. We were in your shoes a few ... Read more
4 Days In Budapest, Hungary: The Perfect Itinerary For An Amazing City
How many days is the perfect amount for your first Budapest itinerary? A tricky question with a certain answer. You will need 4 days in Budapest to fully appreciate how ... Read more
How To Plan A Trip: Easy 15 Step Travel + Vacation Planner
This ultimate how to plan a trip guide will transform your destination daydreams into travel reality within just 15 easy-to-follow steps. Adventure is calling! But where should you go? How ... Read more
Los Cahorros, Monachil: Awesome Hiking Trail In Sierra Nevada, Spain
The Los Cahorros hiking trail in Monachil near Granada has been one of our favorite to date! Why? Because it truly is an Indiana Jones like adventure. The Sierra Nevada ... Read more
6 Best Things To Do On A One Day Trip To Ronda, Spain
If you’re planning a trip to Southern Spain, you should definitely consider visiting the stunning city of Ronda. In this guide you will discover the best things to do in ... Read more
7 Unmissable Things To Do In Stunning Granada Spain On A First Visit
Granada is a beautiful and relaxing multi faceted Spanish city destination, perfect for a long weekend break or a 2 to 3 day stop off as part of a longer ... Read more
One Day Cordoba, Spain Itinerary: An Action Packed Day Trip
Picturesque cobble stoned Cordoba old town is the perfect place to spend one day when traveling between Madrid and Seville or Granada. Armed with a metric ton of old world ... Read more
Segovia Day Trip, Spain: Ultimate One Day First Time Visitor Itinerary
Madrid is fortunate to have many excellent day trip options. The challenge is choosing which one to do! We think a day trip to Segovia is definitely one of the ... Read more
Nara Deer Park: How To Avoid Being Bitten By Hungry Sika Deer
If you’re wondering how it is possible to be bitten by a deer, you’ve come to the right place. I mean seriously, how many people do you know that have ... Read more
Onsen Nara: What You Can Expect From A Japanese Onsen Hot Spring
“Well, that was … like nothing I’ve done before” were the first words Mark thought to say once he’d been reunited with Kristen. We had officially conquered the onsen in ... Read more
Nara Day Trip: 4 Things Not To Miss In Japan’s Ancient Capital
A day trip to Nara is perfect for families, couples and solo travelers alike to experience Japan’s ancient history. You will find a charming city bursting with Buddhist temples, Shinto ... Read more
Day Trip to Toledo: Plan An Amazing One Day Visit From Madrid
The stunning city of Toledo is a hugely popular day trip from Madrid, with tourists searching for some medieval history. If you’re looking at excursion options from Madrid, we highly ... Read more
Weekend In Barcelona: Perfect Itinerary For 2 Days
A weekend in Barcelona is the perfect idea for a fleeting European getaway. Beach lover, hill walker, city dweller, bar hopper, art aficionado or history buff – Barcelona has you ... Read more
How To Spend 2 Days In Paris: Five Very Different Itinerary Ideas
Paris is the famous city of love, lights, fashion and passion, and it’s one of our favorite places in the world to visit. There’s an enormous amount of fun things ... Read more
Osprey Farpoint 40 Review (By Full Time Travelers)
If you're in the market for a tried and tested, award winning carry on travel backpack with minimalist packing in mind, you can officially end your search now.