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,…
We booked our trip to Amsterdam back in June and honestly it felt like it would never get here but it finally did! We got a solid deal ($585 RT pp) on our tickets using Google Flights like I outlined previously here. Our dates were set, but our destination was open so we just waited to see what interesting destinations showed up cheaply and Amsterdam was it! While we had a bit longer, if you are short on time, 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…
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…
One of my favorite activities year-round in Utah is hiking. Fortunately, there are a plethora of options not far from Salt Lake City. If you are looking for where to begin, this post will cover the 11 Salt Lake City hiking trails you can’t miss. I will order these by difficulty (in my opinion). Therefore if you are new to hiking, definitely check out these hiking tips for beginners and start at the top and work your way down. Always…
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…
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…
If you’re in or around Salt Lake City or Park City, there is another destination not too far away with some unique attractions – Midway, Utah. We visited Midway over the long weekend in January as it was right before Austin’s big surgery test so it was nice to have a staycation only 45 minutes from home. So if you’re wondering what to do in Midway, Utah this post is for you! While the opportunities are different throughout the year,…