Hiking is the best way to see the most beautiful natural wonders of this world. It’s one of the only ways to really get solitude, to feel a connection to nature, and to see things that few people get to see because of the effort it takes to get there. It’s a physical challenge, but that […]
The Ideal Thailand Backpacking Route
It’s hard to think of a better place to backpack through than Thailand. It’s easy to get around, great for solo travelers, incredibly social, the food is excellent, and the culture and landscape are both beautiful and interesting. With so many options and new hotspots popping up all the time, it can be hard to […]
How to Spend a Weekend in Big Bear Lake, California
Big Bear Lake is a mountain resort town in the San Bernardino mountains that frame Greater Los Angeles. Most people go there to ski and snowboard in the winter months, and to enjoy the fresh mountain air in the summer time. A few years ago, thanks to an uncharacteristically warm winter, the cabins were so […]
A Letter to My 21-Year-Old Self on My 31st Birthday
Dear 21-year-old Kristin, happy birthday! This is you from the future, sailing in to drop a few bombs of knowledge on that you will wish you knew back then. This is going to blow your mind, but in the last 10 years you didn’t become a rockstar, not that that was ever in your aspirations, […]
Enjoy the Peace and Tranquility of the Danish Coast
Has anyone ever asked you what you would pick between the beach and the mountains? some people can answer this question without hesitation, but I’ve always found it impossible to choose between the two. In the mountains, I can hike and I can ski, but at the beach, I can go for long walks, go […]