Travel off the beaten track and experience

Hiking the Arctic Circle Trail Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Standing alone on Greenland’s barren ice cap in silence, you’re hit with the reality of how remote it is. Smiling, I hike West on the Arctic Circle Trail as snow begins to fall. ARCTIC CIRCLE TRAIL SERIES Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Packing/Logistics Before visiting Greenland to hike the Arctic Circle Trail , I mistakenly assumed the country was a huge mass of snow & ice. However, that’s not entirely true… While 85% of Greenland is covered in ice, there’s a narrow strip along the coastline that’s actually green! And red. And purple. And yellow. In fact, I would soon learn that Greenland can be pretty colorful. It’s also the most sparsely populated country on the planet. To give you an idea of just how sparse, Greenland has more landmass than Mexico, yet has a population of only 50,000 compared to Mexico’s 122 million. There’s a lot of untouched wilder...

Reading Time: 6 minutes A guide on things to do in in the Calgary and Banff regions of Alberta, Canada. Pour some  maple  syrup  on it… eh? If you’re looking for things to do in Banff and Calgary, these photos will have you on the next plane to a mountainous paradise. An international and domestic favorite, fly into Calgary for architecture and great eats, then road trip out to Banff’s legendary Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Johnston Canyon. Surprise after surprise, I discovered places that exceeded my expectations, and so many I hadn’t even heard of. As a lover of the outdoors, I knew to soak up the sun in a hammock, but there’s more to Alberta than the slopes of the Canadian Rockies. Calgary local Tamara Elliott introduced me to arts, parks, bars and restaurants at the heart of the city. With so much to do outside and inside, exploring Alberta is not a matter of  if I’ll return, but more so…  how often ! Things to do in Banff and Calg...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Who needs Netflix and chill when you can hammock and chill? Two nets draped mid ocean offer just that: a hammock nap in the sea, party of “we.” Holbox Island is one of Quintana Roo’s best kept secrets . While international tourists flock to Cancun and Playa del Carmen and back-packers make Tulum their own, Holbox Island is for those seeking to escape the crowds.   So where do you go to be undisturbed? Where do you go when you want to do nothing? Holbox Island. In this post: About Holbox Where to Stay on Holbox Island Similar Destinations Beach Packing Lists for Women and Men           Relax on the beach in Holbox Island An iconic trademark of Holbox, the 26 mile island is known for its mid-sea hammocks. Holbox’ caribbean turquoise waters are warm and welcoming. The only thing that is intense in Holbox is a Holbox sunset.   Stay in a hotel within the jungle on Holbox Island A beach f...

Reading Time: 7 minutes This post was updated in 2019 to be 30 places, not just 25. Partially because I wrote it when I was 25, and will soon approach 30, but mostly because I want to sneak in a few more of my favorite destinations. Formerly, I was an exotic destination snob. I only  wanted foreign cultures, anything and everything very different from myself. Then it happened. In 2015, I road tripped from Los Angeles, California to Vancouver, Canada – -through California, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. I road tripped Georgia and Tennessee, and through Florida. I got my snow bunny on in Aspen, Colorado. I also did New York and Pennsylvania three times. So when I look at my world travel bucket list, I can’t help but consider the incredible destinations in Uh-Meri-ca! I get not everyone can quit their job and travel overseas. If you’re looking for domestic alternatives to swapping the travel bug, check these out! Again, I haven’t done everything in the...