Kings Canyon National Park is often overshadowed by neighboring Sequoia and Yosemite but it is definitely worth a visit. A popular way to visit this park is to lump it in with a trip to the other two. That is exactly what we did – two days in Yosemite, one day in King’s Canyon and then one day in Sequoia National Park. In this post, we will discuss the best things to do in Kings Canyon National Park in one day….
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…
Like most incredible destinations, you could spend forever in Yosemite. However, if you are a weekend warrior like myself, you may be visiting with more limited time. This post will cover a fairly aggressive, 2 day Yosemite Itinerary and you will leave the park feeling seriously accomplished. Note: Due to COVID-19, Yosemite requires a reservation to enter the park in addition to the entrance fee. The reservation costs $2. For up to date information and to make your reservation, check…
After my trip to Puerto Rico, I wanted to create a Puerto Rico guide to direct people to in case they were considering planning a trip there themselves. If you are headed to Puerto Rico, make sure you let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Puerto Rico Guide – Where to Stay I stayed at the Renaissance La Concha Hotel which is a Marriott property. If I returned to Puerto Rico and wanted to stay in…
Back before I knew much about COVID, I applied for an overnight permit for The Enchantments hike in Washington State. After lockdown began, I found out I won the golden ticket – an overnight permit lottery win for 2 to the Core Enchantments – one of the most coveted wilderness permits out there. Before I go too much further, this hike is incredibly difficult and if you are considering it, please be prepared, both physically and mentally as it was…
Neither words nor pictures could possibly describe the beauty of New Zealand. And while I thought that the North Island was incredibly cool, I can see why some people only ever make it to the South Island of New Zealand. It was incredible and the country really has something for everyone. While we chose to go on more adventurous hiking in most of our destinations, there were plenty of short walks and stunning sights to be seen from the comfort…
Old San Juan Puerto Rico is a photographer and Instagram Influencer paradise. There was a plethora of great spots all within a short walking distance around the old town. While you can find something photo-worthy on almost every street in Old San Juan, here is a collection of the Most Instagrammable spots in Old San Juan complete with a walking map. For tips on how to take your own solo travel photos, check out this blog post here. Top Instagrammable…
So you might be wondering what is it like to take a Campervan through New Zealand? We are not regular vanlife-rs but we thought it might be really fun to try for our time in the South Island of New Zealand. In fact, it was a great way to see the top places to visit in New Zealand. If you are interested in our complete itinerary for the South Island, check out this post here. Exploring New Zealand via campervan…
Visiting the turquoise blue waters of Havasupai is high on many people’s Arizona bucket list. This May marked my second trip to Havasupai so I wanted to provide a comprehensive overview of my Havasu Falls Hike. This is a trip of a lifetime so you want to be prepared. Permits First off, you need a permit in order to go to Havasupai. It is not something that you can day hike or even get remotely close without a permit. There…
When visiting Puerto Rico, the number one thing you cannot miss (in my opinion) is El Yunque rainforest. I even heard this from many people prior to actually going to Puerto Rico itself. “You have to go to El Yunque”. Ok ok we get it. Now I’m sure you’re wondering what to do in El Yunque National Forest once you actually get there. How to get to El Yunque First things first, while Uber operates in the greater San Juan area,…