The waves that day had been fierce, the current strong, and the searches had mostly been busts all morning. The wild humpbacks we sought are the gentlest giants I’ve ever met – aware of their bodies and dancing through the water so effortlessly, in ways few animals can. Captain Onoi’s coffee brown eyes widened as […]
50 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, which sits on the California-Nevada state line, is one of the most popular destinations in the western United States, and with good reason. The massive lake is stunningly beautiful and crystal-clear, the surrounding mountains are a winter sports heaven, and the alpine forests between the two make for a hiker’s paradise. In my […]
9 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Backpacked for the First Time
Backpacking is a chance to get farther into the wilderness, solitude, and yourself more than any other activity I can think of. There are some things that only your feet can bring you to, and one of those is an amazing sense of accomplishment. Since starting 5 years ago, I’ve backpacked more than 1,000 miles […]
Which Travel Blogging Course is the Best?
Welcome to 2020. A year when so many travel career options are in flux and there are questions around how to survive and even thrive in this kind of environment. When everything seems so hostile towards travel, is travel blogging still a viable career option? What if I told you that my ad revenues are […]
The Ultimate Camping Alone Guide for Solo Female Campers
Can you safely camp alone? Why would you want to? Isn’t it boring, scary, or difficult to do? These are all questions that went through my mind before I tried and came to love my solo camping and hiking experiences. Just like solo traveling the world, there are numerous benefits to solo camping, not least […]