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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The Sacred Valley of Peru from the peak of the Ollantaytambo Ruins.
Whether you’re interested in exploring US National parks, exploring Mexico, hiking in Peru (that’s the Sacred Valley and Ollantaytambo above), or more, you’ll find some of the best things to do in North America, Central America, and South America in these travel blogs and articles—plus simple, honest insights to help you make the most of your trips.
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Admitting Defeat…For The Win! Leaving Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula 10 Days Early.
I loved Merida, Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, but it kind of kicked my ass this time. Sometimes we have to make hard choices, or admit defeat, to save our sanity!
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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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Mexico Travel By Bus—They Could Straight-Up Leave Your Ass Behind!
Today’s travel experiment started with a 1-way flight to Mexico City and included overland travel by bus to Oaxaca. Getting around Mexico is kinda crazy…
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The Gorgeous Murals & Street Art of Oaxaca City, Mexico
The streets of Oaxaca City, Mexico are full of sweet murals and graffiti, all accented by the amazing colors of the city, its buildings, and people.
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The Colors of Oaxaca City, Mexico
I recently went from Mexico City south to visit Oaxaca City, and the change in scenery was night and day. The smaller vibe combined with the beautifully painted buildings, murals, trees and overall atmosphere were welcome after the concrete jungle of Mexico City…
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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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Amazing Murals & Graffiti in Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico is full of visual deliciousness, whether murals, graffiti or any other kind of street art. Travel to the Calle Regina area to find these…
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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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Bend, Oregon – Driving The McKenzie/Santiam Pass Scenic Byways
Check out this quick video of all of the cool stops along the McKenzie Pass / Santiam Pass scenic byways, outside of Bend, Oregon!
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In Search of Dinosaurs in The Florida Everglades—Miami to Key West
Airboating the Everglades, perusing Duval St and Snorkeling in Key West, and all sorts of fun stuff in between.
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The REI CO-OP National Parks Trail Guide App Is Amazing!
If you haven’t yet seen the phone app that REI and the National Parks Service collaborated on, you really need to check it out!
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Bend, Oregon — How to Drink Lots Of Delicious Craft Beer…And Lose Weight
I had a great two week trip to Bend, Oregon. Tons of hiking, mountain biking, waterfalls, award winning beers…yet I lost 5lbs over two weeks! Here’s the itinerary!
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Bungee Jumping with Central Oregon Bungee Adventures
On a recent trip to Bend, Oregon, I was lucky enough to celebrate the 4th of July bungee jumping with the fine folks at Central Oregon Bungee Adventures!
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Tips, Strategies, & Tough Love To Help You Finally Kick-Start Your Travel Life!
Want to travel more but don’t really know where to start? Have a friend or family member that keeps talking about travel—but clearly needs a little help actually getting off go and making it happen? This is the no-fluff, hands-on guide to finally getting unstuck and on a travel path—with confidence, intention, and zero shame.