So even though visiting Raja Ampat has always been a dream of mine for years, I waited to visit until both Jack and I got scuba certified and have gotten some dives under our belt.
Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas For Adventurers and Travelers
TipsI promise you won’t find gag gifts, or single-use items, or “fad” items. Instead you’ll find products I truly love (and have bought with my own money), causes I support, and gifts that do good. Conspicuous waste should never be celebrated.
Under $25: Must Have Travel Accessories for No-Fuss Travelers
Travel TipsFrom camera protection, to portable door alarm, these are must-have travel items under $25 for practical, non-sense travelers.
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It took a pandemic but we finally pulled the trigger and said goodbye to California, our home for the past 16+ years. It’s a bittersweet feeling because I love California. How can I not? But change is good, right? Right?
Kassala is a can’t be miss destination in Sudan. The striking Taka Mountain range, the half-ruined mosque, and the souq are just some of the attractions of Kassala.
Meroe was much bigger than I expected and walking up and down sand dunes was definitely not the easiest. I stayed until the sun set and it was too dark to see. There were pyramids still unexplored. Yet, I was content.
Can you travel Sudan independently? Doable, but not easy. I traveled in Sudan by myself visiting Khartoum, Meroe, and Kassala using public buses and taxi.
Best sunset hike in the Dolomites? The Gran Cir hike on Gardena Pass is short and sweet. It’s one of our favorite hikes in the Dolomites.
I didn’t want to get templed-out. I dedicated one day each for the sights on East Bank and then West Bank focusing on the best tombs and temples.
While Egypt is mostly known for incredible man-made sites such as the Sphinx and the many pyramids, the White Desert is offers utterly breathtaking natural landscape. In fact, visiting the White Desert was the highlight of my trip to Egypt.
Itinerary, highlights, lowlights, and practical tips on visiting Egypt independently as a solo female traveler.
If you’re looking for an overnight backpacking trip from Bishop, I highly recommend this trail from South Lake to Dusy Basin. 6 miles one way, 2000 ft in elevation gain. It’s steep, but short with big sceneries. It’s an Eastern Sierras classic!
Are you looking for amazing day hikes in the Dolomites, Italy? Here are 8 of the best outdoor day hikes in the Dolomites. If you love hiking, you’ll appreciate the miles and miles of hiking the Dolomites has to offer.
My recent three-week trip to the Dolomites and Lake Garda was one of the best trips I’d taken in awhile. Now I’m sharing our of 3 week Dolomite itinerary with you: best hikes, viewpoints, stunning lakes, and how best to see them.