A 2021 Fall Foliage Map: When & Where to See The Leaves Changing This Year
Planning a fall hike or US road trip to see the changing leaves? My fall foliage map shows all the best times and places to see fall colors in the US.
43 Stunning Photos of Bucket List-Worthy Travel Destinations in Latin America
Got wanderlust? Get the ultimate travel inspiration from these 43 buckt list-worthy travel destinations in Central and South America.
Otavalo Market in Ecuador: How to Visit South America’s Largest Market
Otavalo is home to the largest market in South America and is one of the top things to do in Ecuador. Learn the best times to go, how to get there, and my tips for buying the best textiles and crafts!
Vitamins for Vegetarians: A Guide to Staying Healthy Overseas
If you’re on a plant-based diet (or thinking about making the switch) and planning any future travels, one of the things that will probably cross your mind is what type of food options you’re going to have overseas. Especially if
The 7 Best Workout Apps for At Home and On the Road
My faves when it comes to the best workout apps to stay fit while traveling. Now, there’s no need to ditch your routine while you’re on the road.
The Perfect Day Trip from Quito: Hiking and Hot Springs in Papallacta, Ecuador
I’ll be honest, I didn’t know that Papallacta, Ecuador even existed when I touched down in Quito. Let alone some amazing natural hot springs tucked into a beautiful valley. Honestly, I only ended up in Quito because my flight from
The Difference Between a Water Filter and a Water Purifier
A while back, I asked all of you on Instagram if you knew the difference between a travel water filter and a travel water purifier. It seems you all were pretty divided – almost 50/50 – and that’s fair. Because,
My Top 10 Panama City Restaurants (Vegetarian-Friendly!)
Even backpackers and adventure travelers gotta eat, ya know? It can’t all be fire-side mush and mystery pasta cooked on the single burner of the hostel’s shared kitchen. For when you’re sick of that, I’ve got my favorite Casco Viejo,
3 Unknown Parks to Mountain Bike in Ecuador: Cayambe Coca, Papallacta, Antisana
Guys! One of the things I got to do in Ecuador was go biking in the Andes mountains! During my five months of traveling through Central and South America, I’ve gotten to do a fair share of hiking, hanging out
Things to do In Panama City, Panama: My Complete 5, 7 & 10 Day Itineraries
Have your OOO auto-responder set at the office, the plane ticket booked, but still wondering what to do in Panama City, Panama? I got you. In fact, I’ve got this so covered I just went ahead and made 5, 7
Exploring the Bayano Lake Caves in the Dense Panama Jungle
Panama’s jungle is an unforgiving place. Home of exotic animals, dangerous rebels, indigenous tribes and the Darién Gap, this is one of the least visited areas on the planet. And there are plenty of tales of people who braved it
Climbing the Guatapé Rock: El Peñón de Guatapé (What to Know Before You Go)
The first person to look at El Peñón de Guatapé (the Guatapé rock) and think, “Hmmm, yes, I’d very much like to climb this thing,” did so in 1954. I imagine some daredevil nudging his friend – perhaps with added
What to Pack for a Trip to South America (2021 UPDATE)
Hello from Colombia! Or should I say, hola?!? (Nope, I should definitely not say that). Any-w-ayyyys….I’m officially on the road and kicking off my South America travels with the country that sits at the top of the continent. I was
15 Hiking Rain Gear Essentials for Your Spring Adventures
For whatever reason, “hiking in the rain” just doesn’t conjure up the same romantic scene in my head as “dancing in the rain does.” Honestly, it sounds downright unpleasant. Especially if the right hiking rain gear isn’t included in that
A-Z Planning for Yellowstone’s Backcountry Camping Options
Call me biased, but I tend to think that the best places to camp in Yellowstone happen to be far off the pavement, surrounded by the wildlife and with not a single rental RV in sight. Also known as backcountry.
Can we have a Conversation about the California Super Bloom and Sustainability?
To say that the California super bloom really left its mark this year would be an understatement. There’s no denying that the super bloom in California – which actually stretched into Baja, Mexico – was stunning, stacked with another layer
The 17 BEST Surf-Inspired Things to do in Dana Point, California
Can we all agree that a vacation planned around experiences is decidedly better than just lounging in your hotel room? Yes? Ok. Perfect. Because one of the best things to do in Dana Point is dive head first into the
How To Pick Out the Right Backpack Size and Fit
So, you’ve decided that you need a backpack and have a good idea of what volume you want. Fitting a backpacking pack is the next piece of the puzzle. So, how should a backpack fit? The answer to that might
An Essential Guide to Backpack Sizes and Volumes
Backpack sizes are confusing. I get it. There seems to be an endless array of options and volumes (measured in liters, no less). Plus, backpacks come with so many different styles, attachments, zippers and damn pockets just don’t always make
An Interview with Backpacking with the Bonds: How to Hike in Svalbard, Norway, the Northernmost Place on Earth
If you’ve ever wanted to visit the North Pole as a kid, Svalbard, Norway is as close as it gets. It’s in the Arctic Circle. It’s covered in snow from October to May. It has prime views of the Aurora