If you’re looking to travel in 2024, you’re in luck! There are some amazing places to visit this year. From the beaches of Thailand to the mountains of Canada to the desert of Utah, there’s something for everyone. In this blog post, we’ll talk about some of the best places to travel in 2024 and why you should consider adding them to your travel bucket list. Your resolutions don’t have to be about weight loss – you can use them…
Planning a trip as a pet owner can be difficult. Leaving your pet back home can be complicated with boarding, daycare, or expensive house-sitting. Bringing your pet along with you can be even more complex. Are the hotels dog friendly? What about the activities you have planned?? Will you get to your destination but be unable to do anything?? If you are looking for the perfect place to travel with your pet, then look no further than Franklin, Tennessee (TN)….
While most people might think tropical beaches, coconut drinks, and luaus when they think of Hawaii, there is a whole different side if you are into the outdoors. If you are planning on hiking in Oahu, you are in luck. It is an absolute paradise and hikers dream. This post will review some of the best hikes on Oahu and lead you to some of the most incredible views in the world. Note: Hiking on Oahu can be dangerous and…
Vulnerable post alert. I am one of those people who sweat a lot. Whether I am being active or just hanging out, I usually sweat quite a bit. It is something that has been going on since I was a kid. I remember asking my mom for deodorant way earlier than the usual age. As I was young, she was hesitant. So I got to do a “one armpit test” of wearing deodorant on one underarm. for the day. The…
If you are looking for an absolutely magical experience for your trip, consider horseback riding in St Lucia. This was the first excursion we did while on the island and it was a highlight of our vacation. Horseback riding in St Lucia We took a private horseback riding tour through Sandy Hoofs St Lucia. Sandy Hoofs offers a beginner and more advanced horseback riding option. They also offer group and private tours. Both of us have only been horseback riding…
So you’re contemplating hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park?? This is one of the coolest and most unique hikes in the United States. And this hike is a great alternative if you did not score an Angels Landing permit. After hiking the Narrows three times from the bottom during various seasons, I wanted to give you all of the details to help you prepare for one of the most exciting hiking experiences in Utah (and maybe in the US!)…
We have probably all been there… it’s a beautiful scene and you would love nothing more than to be in the picture too. However, your “Instagram husband” or normal photographer isn’t around. Back when I was first traveling alone, I was absolutely thrilled to be seeing new landscapes. I would usually just capture these without being in the picture myself. Occasionally I would ask a passerby to take one as well so I could be in the picture. But let…
If you’re anything like me, you probably associate Idaho with potatoes. But in reality, there is so much more to the state. It is absolutely packed with hidden gems. Southern Idaho is around 2 hours from Salt Lake City, Utah, making it a great place to visit to explore the outdoors without having to drive too far. There are so many things to do in Southern Idaho and Twin Falls is a great home base for your activities. We have…
If you’re like me, Thailand has been on the top of my bucket list for a long time. The pandemic put a lot of those bucket list trips on hold. However, I was stoked to see that Thailand re-opened to visitors in the second half of 2021 which was perfect timing for the warm-weather vacation I needed. As Austin (my husband) is still in surgery training, we are limited on the duration of our vacations so we set out to…
As it starts to warm up, most people start transitioning from skis and snowboards to hiking boots in Utah. If you are looking to go hiking near Salt Lake City, here are my top trails to get you started. Top trails near Salt Lake City If you are visiting from out of town or are local but new to hiking, these are my recommendations for hiking near Salt Lake City, Utah. For those new to hiking, before setting out check…