Part 2: Year 1 As A Digital Nomad – Lessons From the Great U.S. National Parks Road Trip
Check out these 4 major lessons I learned from my 2 months overlanding and boondocking while on a U.S. National Parks road trip.
United States
If you’re into big cities, wild coastlines, small-town charm, or cross-country road-trip vibes, the United States has a little of everything. Some of my favorite moments from exploring around the country came from moving slowly—random diners, quiet National Park trails, and sunsets that felt almost too cliché to be real.
In these travel blogs you’ll uncover the best things to do in the United States, and whether it’s your first time in the United States or you’re revisiting old favorites, you’ll find simple tips and epic photos to get you stoked to explore even more.
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Is Life An Adventure Anymore? Reflections from Camping in Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef National Park
Last night I fell asleep with my Jeep Wrangler door wide open as I lay watching the nearly full moon illuminate my world at over 7,000ft…
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(Nerd Alert!) Buying A Wall Map of the World Helped Completely Change My Travel Perspective
Nuggets include: “I’ll take the dum-dum card,” “back when I was a kid,” and mentions of an old school Chevrolet Station Wagon. Sorry, no woody sidewalls.
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Yellowstone Norris Geyser Basin: Hot, Bubbly, Heaven & Hell On Earth
My “just frickin’ neat” award for Yellowstone goes to Norris Geyser Basin. Between the Back Basin & The Porcelain Basin, it’s simply other-worldly…
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Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs & Tower / Roosevelt: The White, Melting Cascades Of Angel Terrace
Spending a day around the Yellowstone Mammoth Hot Springs or Tower/Roosevelt Junction? Start with these tips first!
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Yellowstone Canyon Village Junction, Yellowstone Falls, Wapiti Lake Trail Planning Guide
Heading to Yellowstone and planning to spend a day around the Canyon Village / Yellowstone Falls area? Start here first!
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Old Faithful Geyser & A Hidden Trail Behind Grand Prismatic In Yellowstone National Park
Have a day to kick it around the Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic area of Yellowstone National Park? Here’s some tips and your first-hand guide!
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The Ultimate Yellowstone National Park 14-Hour Day Guide – With Videos!
Yellowstone National Park is HUGE…but this guide will help you explore the most iconic views in one long day—complete with videos to boot!
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Mural & Graffiti Eyegasms: The Denver RiNo Arts District “Crush Walls” (Video)
My head almost exploded when I got to the Denver, Colorado RiNo (River North) Arts District. Crush Walls is mural & graffiti heaven. Here’s the video…
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A Public Transportation / Transit System Done Right: Minneapolis MN, USA
Slow to start using Public Transit/Transportation? Well, here are some things that I look for that make a huge difference for me, starting in Minneapolis…
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This Hot Air Balloon Festival Blew My Mind! Add A BalloonFest To Your Bucket List Now!
This Annual Balloon Festival in Statesville, North Carolina (Balloonfest) blew my mind!
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Hiking The Narrows of Zion National Park, Utah – Getting Your Feet Wet!
Hiking the Narrows at Zion National Park in Utah is easily one of the most epic hikes I’ve done, and the photo ops are off the hook. Check out these tips and pics and plan your trip…
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A 500HP Ride-Along with Christopher Polvoorde in a Pro Lite Truck —Utah Motorsports Campus
Ever wonder what a ride in a 500hp Pro Lite Off Road Truck might be like? I actually got the chance to find out during my recent visit to Salt Lake City, Utah! Check out this video of my ride with Christopher Polvoorde!
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Video: Downtown At Dusk In Salt Lake City, Utah – USA
My visit to Salt Lake City, Utah totally caught me off guard, so I had to go back and shoot some video of the Temple Square and surrounding downtown areas at dusk. Beautiful streets, fountains, signs and more!
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Game-Changing Hostel Facts: Did You Know There Are Hundreds Of Hostels in the US!?
Yep, hostels aren’t just “across the pond!” There are hundreds of hostels across the U.S.! Here are some other facts you might not know about hostels…
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Hostel Review: Baltimore, MD USA – HI Baltimore Hostel
The Hostelling International Baltimore hostel is definitely full of charm; rightfully so since it’s in the Charm City! The hostel walls are adorned with hand painted murals and there are tons of places to settle in around hostel. Definitely worth a stop when you travel through!
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Philadelpia, PA USA – “You’re thinking of going to Philly? Don’t.” …And Annoying Things People Say
Took my first trip to Philly recently and, regardless of the “advice” tossed at me by countless people, I thought it was pretty bad-ass! Check it!
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Hostel Review: Portland, OR USA – HI Portland Northwest Hostel
Heading to Portland, Oregon and looking for a hopping hostel with tons of room and a really unique atmosphere? Definitely check out HI Northwest!
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Hostel Review: Green Tortoise Hostel At Pike Place Market In Seattle
Heading to Seattle, Washington and looking for a Hostel? Here’s my review of of the Green Tortoise Hostel, right next to Pike’s Place Market!
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Hostel Review: Portland, OR USA – HI Hawthorne Hostel
Here’s my ten point quick, nitty-gritty review of of the Portland, Oregon Hawthorne hostel. Here’s a hint…I loved this place!
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Charlotte, NC USA: Murals And Street Art In NoDa (North Davidson)
NoDa, the art district in Charlotte, NC, is a hotbed for sweet murals & art. Check out this free tour of a cozen spots all within a 1/4 mile of each other!
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