Deciding what to get someone for the holidays can be way more stress than it should. There’s always that one person who is impossible to shop for, who doesn’t want anything or already has it all. Well, have no fear! Here’s a guide to a wide variety of adventure travel gifts to help spark the […]
Not everyone is able to hike miles at a time. Some people are physically limited, and, for others, it’s just not their cup of tea. I had a reader reach out to me recently asking if a road trip through the Utah National Parks was worthwhile if she wasn’t able to go on long hikes. […]
I’ve had quite a few people ask me about travel safety in Uganda after finding out about my visit there. While Uganda is certainly a country with some history of unrest, I felt safe there despite the general lack of infrastructure and organization. If you’re planning to travel to Uganda, here is some advice on […]
Death Valley has been getting quite a bit of press lately because of it’s rare Super Bloom. While this amazing, once-in-a-decade event makes it particularly worth carving out some time to see the park, it’s a great place to visit in its own right. Here is my guide for how to spend a full 2 […]
Whenever anybody finds out for the first time that I’ve traveled to Antarctica (especially after seeing my pictures!), I always get two immediate follow-up questions: How much does Antarctica travel cost? How can you afford that??? The Trip Of A Lifetime Before we get started with diving headfirst into the actual numbers involved with traveling to Antarctica, […]
Zion National Park has so much to offer that it can be tough to decide how to divide your time. Here are my five favorite Zion National Park Hikes, which can be accomplished in 2 days at the park. 1. Angel’s Landing One of my all-time favorite hikes anywhere, Angel’s Landing offers a spectacular hiking […]
Communicating in China can be a big challenge, making China an intimidating destination to many people. Very few people speak English, and even if you learn some basic phrases it will be difficult for locals to understand you through your accent. Don’t count on your translation app either, because there are a dozen translations for […]
Anyone who’s traveled extensively has become ill at some point, whether it’s Montezuma’s Revenge or Malaria. To prevent the same thing from happening to you, here are some quick tips to stay healthy abroad and keep your travels happy! 1. Take Your Medicine Do your research and find out what vaccinations and prophylactics (such as anti-malarials) […]
You’ve gotten your DSLR, been to some amazing places, but you don’t feel quite like you’ve mastered how to take great travel photos. Your pictures don’t quite do the locations justice, and those sprawling, beautiful landscapes end up looking small and flat. Let me help you with that! When people see my photographs, often I get […]
I often get asked how I pick where to travel to and how I come up with all of these interesting destinations. Here is a bit of insight into my process to help you decide where to travel and find a unique and spot for your next big trip! What I Look For In A Destination […]