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Jack and Jill Travel
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  • About Us
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  • Destinations
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      • Canada
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Cuba
      • Ecuador
      • Galapagos
      • Guatemala
      • Mexico
      • Nicaragua
      • Patagonia
      • Peru
      • United States
    • Asia
      • Cambodia
      • China
      • Hong Kong
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      • Japan
      • Myanmar
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Arizona, Epic Hikes, Top Adventures, Utah January 18, 2025

Hiking The Wave, Arizona

It costs $6 to enter the lottery. I’ve entered the lottery so many times that I’m honestly afraid to check how much I’ve spent on this longshot. Spoiler alert: it lived up to the hype!

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Gear Talk March 20, 2024

What’s in My Adventure Backpack. My Favorite Gear 2024 Edition.

A list of trusty, durable gear I take on my adventure trips that I personally own and have used for many years. I’m quite happy with it.

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Epic Hikes, Pakistan February 27, 2024

The Fairy Meadows in Pakistan and Hiking Nanga Parbat Basecamp

After a harrowing jeep ride on one of the world’s most dangerous ride, we finally made it to Fairy Meadows in Pakistan. But the highlight of the visit was the hike to Nanga Parbat basecamp the next day.

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Colorado February 20, 2024

Backpacking to Conondrum Hot Spring in Colorado

Conundrum Hot Springs is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Colorado. A friend was lucky enough to snag the highly coveted Conundrum permit. Even though I’m not a big fan of hot springs, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

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Colorado February 10, 2024

Should You Rent A Jeep and Go Off Roading in Ouray? Yes, You Should.

A jeep will give you access to over 500 miles of off-highway trails and some of Colorado’s most stunning landscapes. We love hitting the roads behind the wheels of a 4×4 jeep. It’s so much fun and a great way to explore the backcountry.

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Colorado mountain range in late summer
Colorado, Epic Hikes June 7, 2022

A Lazy Outdoorist Guide to Backpacking Colorado’s Four Pass Loop

Backpacking Maroon Bells Four Pass Loop on Labor Day weekend was a blast! Check our gear recommendations and tips to enjoy this popular trail.

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Colorado, Special, Top Adventures September 9, 2021

Hiking Mt. Sneffels and Why It’s My Favorite 14er

A favorite 14er for many (including mine), Mt. Sneffels is gorgeous. We took the Lavender Couloir, or the standard route to the summit.

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Colorado, Roadtrip August 17, 2021

10 Unique Adventures Along Colorado’s One Million Dollar Highway

Here are 10 of my favorite, adventurous thing to do when visiting Ouray, Silverton, and Tellurida. From offroading to 14ers, the San Juan Mountains is an outdoor lover’s ideal playground.

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Raja Ampat viewpoint Harfat Peaks in Misool
Raja Ampat, Top Adventures February 9, 2021

Visiting Raja Ampat, Indonesia’s Most Beautiful Diving Destination

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.

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Bike ride Denver
Colorado December 2, 2020

Life Update: From California to Colorado

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?

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ruined mosque in Kassala, Sudan
Sudan June 2, 2020

A Independent Travel Guide to Kassala, Sudan

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.

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Sudan, Top Adventures March 24, 2020

Visiting Meroe Pyramids, Sudan

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.

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