Living in the Pacific Northwest, I’m used to having incredible mountains and scenery all around me constantly. You have the Olympics and the Cascades, along with the Puget Sound and the coastal beaches like Ruby and Cannon Beach. But just…
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FINDING THE BEST WATERFALLS, LAKES, AND MORE IN NEW ZEALAND
It’s no secret that New Zealand is an incredibly beautiful country. Naturally beautiful. Given that the majority of the population congregates within the cosmopolitan hubs, much of the surrounding land is left unspoiled and seemingly untouched by humanity. It’s the…
13 REASONS TO TREK MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP
Early last year I set out to accomplish one of the hardest treks in the world to the base camp of Mount Everest. Little did I know, I would achieve my end goal without prior trekking experience or being on…
10 THINGS TO DO IN NEW ZEALAND
Many people dream of visiting New Zealand. For most of them, including me, this is likely to be a once in a lifetime experience, because of the county’s remote location. Once you finally arrive down under, the real challenge begins….
11 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR FIRST SAFARI
So you’ve finally booked that safari trip you have been dreaming of since your teens (that was certainly the case for me!). Whether it’s your honeymoon, annual holiday, a girls getaway or the next item to tick off your bucket…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE LOST CITY, COLOMBIA
The Lost City, also known as Ciudad Perdida or Teyuna, was first discovered in 1972 by two Spanish explorers searching for hidden treasure. They accidentally stumbled upon the steps leading up to the Lost City and discovered the ruins. The…
OFF THE BEATEN PATH: LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
Lake Atitlan in Guatemala is a must visit destination in a country full of outdoor activities. Guatemala is home to 37 volcanoes and incredible hikes and off-road adventures. However, be sure to add Lake Atitlan on your activity list next…
CORNWALL, ENGLAND: AN ADVENTURE GUIDE
With summer upon us, what better time to pack up for a road trip and drive in the direction of the beach. Located to the far west of the U.K., Cornwall is a bucket list destination for an adventurous weekend…
15 THINGS YOU NEED ON A CAMPERVAN ROAD TRIP
To say I have dabbled in road tripping is an understatement, I live for these days. Give me a campervan, solar shower and an open road any day and I will grab it by the teeth and run off into…
CAMPING IN ANTARCTICA
Did you know that you can camp in Antarctica? I didn’t until I researched my trip to Antarctica with Quark Expeditions. My trip to Antarctica was the fulfilment of a life-long dream: to visit all seven continents. I wanted to make…