Category Archives: Destinations

Overlooking the fjords of the Lofoten Islands in Norway while hiking Mt Ryten.
Packing List for Winter Hiking in Norway: A Prepared Girl’s Guide

Norway in winter is absolutely breathtaking. It’s also so cold that it takes your breath [...]

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Explore the stunning landscape of the Lofoten Islands, Norway. Hamnoy is a fishing village with the iconic red fisherman's cabins along the fjords.
Why You Should Visit the Lofoten Islands in Winter

Dramatic snow-dusted mountains bursting out of the icy water of the fjords. Bright red cozy [...]

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Epic adventures in Tromso in winter include dogsledding, chasing the northern lights, winter hiking and more!
Epic Adventure Guide to Tromso in Winter

What was I thinking? Had I really just booked a trip to Tromso in winter? [...]

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Image of wide open road with mountains along our route for a Southwest US road trip from Los Angeles to Denver.
Los Angeles to Denver Road Trip | An Alternative Southwest US Route

Explore the magic of the Southwest US by car. I’ve always loved the Southwest USA. [...]

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Image of downtown LA from Griffith Observatory at Sunrise in LA. The sky is bright pink and yellow.
Los Angeles in 2 Days for the Outdoor Adventurer

I have a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles. It’s a concrete jungle with a huge [...]

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Image taken from the volcanic rock coastline of Nacula Island near Blue Lagoon Beach Resort in Fiji.
Why Fiji Should Be Your Next Outdoor Adventure Destination

Outdoor Adventures in Fiji When you think of Fiji, do you picture sipping cocktails on [...]

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Pisaq is a popular stop on a Sacred Valley tour near Cusco in Peru.
Things to Do in Cusco While Acclimating (Before Hiking the Inca Trail)

Planning to acclimate to the altitude in Cusco before hiking the Inca Trail? I arrived [...]

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Image of me looking back at the steep climb from the top of Dead Woman's Pass on Day 2 of the Inca Trail hike.
Six Lessons Learned While Hiking the Inca Trail (And One Things I Got Right!)

After months of planning to hike the Inca Trail, I found myself hours before my [...]

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Enjoy all of these wonderfully unique things to do in Bagan Myanmar
Wonderfully Unique Cultural Things to Do in Bagan

Experience Bagan’s Culture and Beauty Myanmar, for me, wasn’t a place that was on my [...]

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Image of the secluded beach to the North of Playa Maderas in Nicaragua.
Falling in Love with Beautiful Playa Maderas Nicaragua

Playa Maderas Is the Perfect Alternative to Busy San Juan del Sur A visit to [...]

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