2019 was quite the year! It had its fair share of messy moments but overall my 2019 was incredibly rewarding. Last year I completed a similar wrap-up blog post and really enjoyed the exercise… so here we are again! I’ll be reflecting on these past 12 months, discussing some lessons learned, diving into my achieved…
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Holiday Gift Guide for National Park Lovers
My love for the national parks began in 2012 when I first visited North America. My husband and I road tripped across the US and Canada for three months, stopping at a handful of national parks and monuments. I still remember stepping into Yosemite Valley for the first time and being absolutely blown away by…
Meaningful Holiday Experiences and Eco-Friendly Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers
The holidays are all about spending meaningful time with the people we love most. Sadly there can be a lot of pressure during this time of year to give the perfect gift, and the accumulation of unnecessary “stuff” can really dampen the experience for some people (including me!) On top of this, generally a lot…
Leave No Trace: The Seven Principles (and Why You Should Care About Them!)
The Leave No Trace Principles are guidelines that help people plan, prepare, and adventure more consciously. These seven principles were set up with our planet’s well being in mind. By practicing the LNT principles you are reducing your impact out in nature.
A Magical Stay at Ashnil Samburu Camp, Kenya
After wrapping up our stay at Ol Pejeta Conservancy and Solio Lodge recently, we finished off our trip to Kenya with a memorable visit to Ashnil Samburu Camp. In this blog post I am going to be sharing a little about the camp and also a couple of stories from my favorite animal encounter during…
Orange County Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
California’s Orange County is the perfect destination for a short getaway. The OC is jam packed with beautiful beaches, amazing places to eat, scenic hikes, historic sights, and fun parks like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. In this blog post I’m sharing everything you need to know to plan your own trip! Orange County Travel…
Plan the Ultimate Fall Road Trip to the Dolomites of Italy
I recently spent some time exploring the Italian Dolomites and now I am convinced that it’s one of the most beautiful places on earth!I’ve lived in mountainous places such as Colorado and the U.S. Pacific Northwest, and traveled to destinations like Peru, Alaska, Switzerland, and New Zealand… and nothing quite prepared me for the jagged…
Ultimate Safari Adventure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya
I was lucky enough to recently take the safari adventure of a lifetime, at the incredible Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. I really don’t know where to even start. This trip was everything I had ever imagined an African wildlife safari to be… AND so much more! In this blog post, I will be going…
9 Tips for Getting a Good Night's Sleep when Backcountry Camping
Getting a decent nights sleep is one of the biggest things people struggle with when they first start out backcountry camping. I began taking regular overnight and multi-day camping trips about 5-6 years ago. Back then I remember wondering how the heck I would get a good night’s sleep whilst laying on the ground, likely…
Experiencing an Incredible Luxury Safari at Solio Lodge, Kenya
I’ve always dreamed of going on safari in Africa. Being a big-time animal and nature lover, I knew visiting a country like Kenya would be a total bucket list trip for me. I wasn’t wrong… staying at The Safari Collection’s Solio Lodge was one of my favorite travel experiences to date!In this blog post I…