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Best Hiking Gear for Women Who Love the Outdoors
Are you looking for the best hiking clothing for women? If so, you have come to the right place. I will start off by saying, that hiking gear is not a must have to get out and explore the world.
10 Easy Camping Meals That Will Make You Want to Go Camping
With camping season upon us, it’s time to get planning! The top ingredients for a perfect camping trip includes friends, food and fun. We have you covered with our favorite easy camping meals for family and friend get togethers. These
Our Summer Alaska Adventure
For the 4th year in a row, we have been so lucky to spend a week of our summer with friends who live in Texas. My son, being an only child looks forward to this week with his two buddies
7 Surprising Reasons Iraq Should Be on Your Bucket List
Bits of conversions and names swirl in my head as I dizzily walk half asleep from one plane to the other. Abu Haider “Shall I follow you” Noor!! Pst pst pst It’s hard to imagine the fear I felt just
5 Mistakes First Timers Make Visiting German Christmas Markets
Visiting German Christmas Markets is one of our family’s favorite winter traditions. It is a great way to get into the holiday spirit, while drinking delicious hot drinks and doing a little shopping too! These stunning markets take over the
10 Unexpected Life Lessons From My 11 Year Old on the John Muir Trail
A few years ago, I hiked 180 miles of the 211+ mile John Muir Trail (JMT) with my 11 year old son. The JMT runs through the Eastern Sierra mountains in California, starting from Yosemite Valley to the summit of
Backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop: Everything You Need to Know
Backpacking the Rae Lakes Loop in Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI) is one of the best multi-day backpacking trips you can do in California. This is an awesome and challenging backpacking route – perfect for backpackers looking for
Hiking the John Muir Trail: Everything You Need to Know for 2025
More than 1,500 people attempt to walk the entire John Muir Trail every year. A bit more than half of them succeed in a good year, with less than a third making it through in a year with natural challenges
Backpacking In California: 23 Amazing Spots You Must Visit
Our two favorite things to do in the outdoors in California is hike and camp. Why not combine the two with a backpack camping trip? We know camping in Southern California is very popular with families to couples and folks
25 Magical Mammoth Lakes Hikes You Must Do
Mammoth Lakes in the Eastern Sierras is an outdoor adventurer’s year round playground. From skiing in the winter, hot springs and a variety of Mammoth Lakes hikes the rest of the year, there is no shortage of fun. With everyone
The Essential Southeast Asia Packing List (for Solo & Family Travelers)
Traveling across the world, thinking about what to pack is often daunting. After living and traveling in Asia for decades, I have developed an excellent Southeast Asia packing list that I go to for each trip to the region. I
The Best Hiking Gear for Kids Who Love Adventuring
One of the things we have done as a family almost from day 1 was hike together. Through many years and hundreds of miles of adventuring on easy toddler hikes to epic backpacking trips, we have narrowed down the best
The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Zion National Park with Kids
Are you thinking of going to Zion National Park with kids? Zion National Park located in Southern Utah was one of the best kept secrets of the national park system. These days, the secret is out about what a fabulous
Ultimate Guide on How to Visit Antarctica
Whether you are drawn to crossing off your 7th continent or seeing wildlife in their natural habitat or you just want to sail in the footsteps of historic adventurers, Antarctica promises to provide you an adventure of a lifetime. Here
Practical Clothing for Antarctica: 7 Tips on What to Wear & Pack
Have you made the jump to book your cruise to the White Continent, but now you are wondering what is the best clothing for Antarctica? We have just returned from the most amazing trip there. It really was one of
Antarctica Cruise Review: Antarctica21 Cruise with Adventure Life Travel
Antarctica has been on the top of my dream wish list for decades now. But honestly I didn’t think I would ever have the opportunity to visit because I just didn’t know when I would have the tens of thousands
Antarctica Cruise: 7 Important Things to Consider When Booking
One of the most iconic destinations on the planet is Antarctica. This bucket list trip is truly a trip of a lifetime. It is one of the most revered of travel destinations and for great reason. However it can feel
A Practical One Week Itinerary in El Salvador with Kids
We just returned from a week trip to El Salvador and can’t wait to share all the magic this country has to offer with you. There are so many things to do in El Salvador, it was hard to narrow
13 Exciting Things to Do in El Salvador (in 1 Week)
El Salvador was one of the last countries in Central America I had not yet visited. I have flown through it several times, but never stopped. While looking for somewhere to go for my yearly birthday trip, a cheap flight
Hawaii with UnCruise: A Unique, Off the Beaten Path Adventure
What is the best way to see Hawaii? In the past I would have told you that it was by car and/or foot – our two favorite modes of transportation. However, after our recent small ship sailing with UnCruise Adventures,
10 Exciting Things to Do in Lapland Finland
A dream for many is a visit to a snowy winter destination. Our suggestion is to head to Finland. There are so many amazing things to do in Lapland Finland in winter that it will make all your wildest dreams