Adventures Around The World
5 Epic Hikes in Mount Cook National Park That Are TOTALLY Worth It (New Zealand)
Mount Cook (Aoraki) National Park is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. And the best part about it is its accessibility. You're stunned by the astounding scenery before you even make it within the boundaries of the National...
A Guide to Hiking French Ridge Hut in Aspiring National Park (New Zealand)
I saw it. Finally! It was peeking out from just over the last hump in the ridgeline, I saw the bright red roof. It was the toilet. I wanted to collapse right there and cry tears of joy! I did it. I finally made it! Seeing the little red toilet when I did saved me....
A Guide to Hiking the Mueller Hut Track & What to Pack (New Zealand)
*me sitting in front of the computer planning my next few days in New Zealand* Mountain huts in New Zealand, huh? That sounds fun! I've never stayed in a backcountry mountain hut before. Let me see, hmmm... Mueller Hut, Oh! This one sounds cool; I'm going to...
Guide to the Routeburn Track: Should You Do It as a Day Hike? (New Zealand)
If you're thinking of hiking the Routeburn Track during your visit to New Zealand there are certainly some things to consider before taking on the trek! Should you do it in a day? Can you!? How do you get your car to the other side? Is one side better than the...
Hiking Roy’s Peak & How to NOT to Wait in Line For A Pic (New Zealand)
What can I say, I guess hiking is just my life now? I'm not sure when it happened, but I'm pretty sure it's all New Zealand's fault. The best thing to do in New Zealand is take in its gorgeous natural beauty which I understood as, see all the pretty sights, go to all...
An Adventurer’s Guide to Exploring Lake Tekapo, New Zealand
If you're thinking of popping into Lake Tekapo for a day and heading off, I'm hoping this post will change your plans... There are plenty more things to do in Lake Tekapo than a simple snapshot of the opaque blue waters and then moving on to to the next spot. I...
A Guide to Exploring The Cave Stream Scenic Reserve (New Zealand)
Never in a million years did I think one of my first adventures in New Zealand would be taking on a river flowing cave expedition but that's precisely what happened. Just an hour and a half outside of Christchurch is an awesome little adventure call The Cave...
Seattle to San Francisco West Coast Road Trip! Adventures and Waterfalls
As an East Coaster who had never visited the West Coast until recently, I just didn't know what I was missing out on. I'm from Florida. The West Coast, before visiting, was a place of gloomy dreary weather that was cold and rainy, or... California beaches. That's it....
27 Incredible Waterfall Hikes on the West Coast, USA
There's something special about a great hike with a massive reward at the end. Sometimes you get a great view, other times it's a campsite you've been yearning to reach all day, and then sometimes you get a freaking waterfall, which is perhaps one of the best rewards...
15 Vancouver Hikes That’ll Take Your Breath Away (& Make You Sweat!)
Adventure is just outside your door when you visit Vancouver—and it's damn beautiful. There are few cities that I've visited that have so much opportunity to be in nature within a mere few minutes from the bustle. While I thought I was a city girl for most of my life,...
How to Plan a USA Road Trip & Choosing a Vehicle
Beep beep! I LOVE road trips but sometimes planning them can get a bit stressful and daunting. Where to go? What vehicle? Where do you park? Where do you pee? How much should you budget? If you're planning a road trip and thinking about campervanning the USA, this...
11 Adventurous Algarve Tours Worth Taking (Portugal)
Overflowing with beauty, teeming with verdant and limestone cliffs, and home to some epic adventures, it's hard to believe a place like the Algarve can exist. Mother Nature, you did well. You did really well. And there's something about this incredible and effortless...