I recently went on a 2 night backpacking trip in Denali National Park in units 26 & 27. This guide is based on my personal experience and what I wish I knew going into the trip. This page may contain affiliate links. This means I may get a small commission if you purchase through these …
Even though Yosemite is only a 4 hour drive away, I’ve flown to China more times than I’ve visited the iconic national park. Actually I’d flown to China infinity more times than I’d gone to Yosemite, because, up until 2 weeks ago, I’d gone to Yosemite all of 0 times. I’d heard about how beautiful …
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Planning your first backpacking trip can be intimidating and overwhelming. I’m sharing my tips and packing list to help you choose what you need to be successful backpacker! If you told middle school me that she would enjoy strapping a heavy pack on her back and hauling it up a mountain, I would have laughed …
1000 red tori gates line the path to the peak of Mt. Inari. Early morning sun glances off the bright red gates, packed so closely together they seem to capture you in a quiet, mystical world. Fushimi Inari shrine is perhaps the most iconic picture spot in Kyoto, Japan, and for good reason. The tori …
So you’ve decided – you’re ready to walk the famed Camino de Santiago. But though there is only one Way, there are many paths that lead to Santiago, and you’ll need to choose which path is the right path for you. I walked the Camino de Santiago last June on the Camino Frances, from Burgos …
Walking 600km across Spain was never something I imagined myself doing, but this past summer I found myself walking the Camino de Santiago. The Camino is an ancient pilgrimage trail with paths that criss cross throughout Europe and ends in the city of Santiago where St. James is buried. Pilgrims have been making the trip …
The peak months for Zion are April through October, when temperatures are nice and toasty and wading through the Narrows in your gym shorts won’t give you hypothermia. However, that doesn’t mean winter hiking in Zion isn’t a wonderful experience. As someone looking for a more affordable vacation that was easily accessible from the west …