Anubha trekked for days to the Royal Highlander Festival in Laya, Bhutan. This treacherous journey would become one of the most epic memories of her life.
Get Outdoors: Tips for Trail Etiquette
Image by Paige Trubatch. As travelers, we know all too well that sometimes even the best-laid plans go awry. And, sometimes, this universal principle manifests in a rare groups of hooligans…
DIY Bug Repellent for Your Next Outdoor Travel Adventure
Get ready for outdoor explorations, and mosquitoes, with a  homemade DIY repellent. Image by Jill Robinson. The weather is improving in my little corner of North America, and that means hiking,…
Winter Wonderland Hiking: Staying Safe While on the Trail
The beauty and the chill will invigorate you. Image by Paige Trubatch. I’ve long said I’ll never pay for a gym membership, so long as I can hike and keep myself…
The Go Girls Guide to the Grand Canyon – Budget Edition!
After the winter we’ve all slogged through, it feels like warm weather and summer road trips can’t come fast enough. One popular destination? Grand Canyon National Park. This iconic natural…
Denali National Park, Alaska: 5 Steps Off the Beaten Path
Explore Denali! Video courtesy of Natalie Morawietz and Infinite Adventures. Most likely you have heard about Denali National Park in Alaska. It is home to the highest peak in North…
My Top Five National Parks in North America
“I will explore and discover the natural world and other cultures wherever I go” –Kenai Fjords National Park Junior Ranger oath #5: Arches National Park: Mars on Earth! On my…
Butt Shots
Everybody gets excited seeing animals in the wildlife. And there are plenty of opportunities in Alaska. That’s for sure. But it isn’t enough to just see them and enjoy the…
Providence Island and Its Seven-Colored Sea
It’s not easy to get to Providence Island, but after experiencing what it has to offer, it’s even harder to leave. Providence is the smaller of Colombia’s two sublime islands…
Take a Hike! Tips for Surviving the Inca Trail
Spectacular views, rich regional history, the lingering mystery around the “lost” city of the Incas*, who could resist a visit to Machu Picchu? But planning such a trip? Almost as…
Let Me Take You To……Sedona
Do you have fond memories of a particular place that you visited when you were younger, a place that reminds you of the days when life seemed to be so…
A guide to the levadas walking trails of Madeira
Madeira is a stunning place for a walking holiday and if you are looking for singles adventure travel ideas that let you enjoy beautiful natural surroundings and good company as you stroll,…
Climbing for a Cause
I arrived in Kilimanjaro under less than auspicious circumstances. 18 hours before we were to depart for the mountain, my bag hadn’t arrived and I was still administering ear drops…
Escaping City Boundaries
Lying back in the sun, eyes closed with the breeze from the lake cooling me and listening to the band of crickets and cicadas, it’s hard to believe that I’m…
Patagonia: Going to the End of the World and Back
While I can’t say that I have been to Ushuaia, the southern-most town in South America that is famous for its last point lighthouse and serves a jumping off point…