To me, road trips are one of the most freeing and adventurous ways to get to know a place. With the freedom of breaking away from the crowds who have fixed itineraries to working in serendipity and basing stops on recommendations I get as I go, some of my best experiences have been on the […]
Camping in Arizona: Where to Go & What to Know
I can’t say enough words of adoration about the American Southwest. It’s one of the most breathtaking places on Earth, where the sky somehow manages to be bigger and the land brighter. Arizona contributes in a big way to the region’s allure. The canyons, arches, mountains, and land formations are, at times, out of this […]
The Best West Coast Road Trips
Recent times are forcing us to reevaluate the way we travel. Is it better near home? Could there be amazing adventures in our own backyards? While I’ve had time to think about how travel will look in the future, memories of the open road remind me of the power in a good road trip. Planning your next […]
Where to See the Northern Lights in Canada
In the eyes of the aurora hunter, few places can compete with Canada. It’s the second largest country in the world in terms of area, yet it’s one of the least densely populated with only four people per square kilometer. Combined with the country’s location in the auroral oval, Canada is the perfect (sun) storm. […]
The Perfect Car Camping Checklist
Before I ever picked up a backpack and climbed up mountains with it, I dipped my toe in with glamping and car camping. Even now, I love the flexibility of having an entire car – rather than just a backpack – to fit everything into. It feels, dare I say, luxurious? It may sound silly […]