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Kenya and Tanzania Safari Adventure – How to Have the Least Relaxing, Most Exciting Trip of Your Life

Don’t let the above picture fool you. It was taken the morning after our safari vehicle tipped on it’s side and got stuck in the mud. After a harrowing day of washed out bridges, flooded camps, and more than 14 hours of driving, we were sitting ducks. Nothing but the pitch black Serengeti, and allContinue reading “Kenya and Tanzania Safari Adventure – How to Have the Least Relaxing, Most Exciting Trip of Your Life”

Can’t Miss Spots in Yosemite Valley

Over the last year and a half I’ve visited Yosemite six times. It wasn’t until the pandemic that I was forced to put a halt to my travel business and start exploring the nearby areas I’ve neglected for too long. Needless to say from the first time I stepped foot in Yosemite, I was hooked.Continue reading “Can’t Miss Spots in Yosemite Valley”

An Unforgettable Road Trip Through the American Southwest – Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon, and Joshua Tree National Parks

I live just outside of Los Angeles and somehow never realized how well-situated I am to exploring the infamous national parks of Utah. It wasn’t until international flight and travel restrictions halted my scheduled time abroad and forced me out of my comfort zone and onto the road that I discovered how ideal my locationContinue reading “An Unforgettable Road Trip Through the American Southwest – Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Grand Canyon, and Joshua Tree National Parks”

The Ins and Outs of Solo Travel – A Detailed Guide to Getting Started

I assume if you’ve ever contemplated solo travel, you’ve been met with a flurry of conflicting reactions when telling others of your plans. As a woman, these reactions tend to be more negative than positive, frequently pertain to safety, and, more often than not, are very discouraging. I’ve been traveling solo for more than aContinue reading “The Ins and Outs of Solo Travel – A Detailed Guide to Getting Started”

Can’t Miss Spots in Yosemite National Park

So many people travel to Yosemite and only see the highlight reel of tourist attractions down in the valley. And while these spots are undoubtedly gorgeous and not to be missed, there’s so much more to Yosemite than what can be seen from the valley road. Whether you only have a couple days, or youContinue reading “Can’t Miss Spots in Yosemite National Park”

Can’t Miss Spots in Zion National Park

There is no shortage of incredible things to see at Zion National Park. It would be easy to spend weeks wandering the area with no fear of running out of amazing sites. If for some reason you’re on the fence about visiting Zion, do yourself a favor and just go. Of the 20+ National ParksContinue reading “Can’t Miss Spots in Zion National Park”

North Fork Trail – Detailed Hiking Guide to the Spectacular Big Pine Lakes

Over the last couple of years the North Fork Trail to Big Pine Lakes has become one of the most popular hikes in the Eastern Sierras. It’s an undeniably beautiful trail that leads to the most picturesque alpine lakes in the area. You can find the town of Big Pine on Hwy 395 less thanContinue reading “North Fork Trail – Detailed Hiking Guide to the Spectacular Big Pine Lakes”

Can’t Miss Spots in Joshua Tree

I never thought I was much of a desert person. I spent my leisure time in the mountains or on beaches and had no plans to explore the many nearby desert areas. That all changed when I needed a place to stop and rest for a night on my way home from the Grand CanyonContinue reading “Can’t Miss Spots in Joshua Tree”

Can’t Miss Spots in Death Valley National Park

I’ve lived a few hours away from Death Valley for most of my life, but somehow never considered it a place I had to visit. That changed in 2020 when we were all forced to look much closer to home if we wanted to travel at all. For the last year I’ve made my wayContinue reading “Can’t Miss Spots in Death Valley National Park”