Glenwood Springs Andy, Mike, and I continued our road trip journey from Gunnison and went to the Glenwood Springs. I missed out on visiting hot springs in Iceland, in Israel, and in Lake Tahoe. Finally, I’ve had my opportunity. Mike is an amazing yoga instructor, check out his Instagram! If you’re in Denver, I’m sure… Read More Glenwood Springs & Hanging Lake
Hartman Rocks Starting our morning with coffee and chai teas, we prepared for what the day had in store for us. First on the agenda was Hartman Rocks, a hangout spot near Gunnison, Colorado. The drive up was a little too steep for me, but it was worth it. The rock formations were beautiful, with… Read More Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Gunning for Gunnison After getting a small sample of Colorado, Gunnison was first on our road trip objective. Andy, Mike, and I planned to arrive by nightfall but with a late start, the three and a half hour drive didn’t seem like enough time for a decent hike. We got farther from Denver, with the mountains… Read More Checking Out Crested Butte, Colorado
Overambition In planning my trip to visit my buddies Andy and Mike in Denver, I planned a bit too overambitious. It had been since six months prior since I’ve gone on a trip (to South Africa), so I wanted to get a lot done. I thought in a week we could drive down to White Sands,… Read More Dinosaurs in Denver, Colorado
Kruger National Park I’ve accepted that some things in life are just simply unattainable in your 20’s, so never in a million years did I think I would be able to afford a safari before my 40’s – that has to be at least $10,000, right? Through Wild Wings Safari in South Africa, I was… Read More Kruger National Park: Where the Animals Live
Cape Town and its Many Activities What is one of the most painful things in life? Commuting. Everybody hates sitting in traffic, in limbo – not here, and not there. Sitting in an airplane can arguably be considered worse. You’re not able to stop whenever you want to grab some food, you are 100% in… Read More Cape Town: A City of Never-Ending Activities
Hi, everyone! My first article outside of this site has been published – on Hawaiian Brian’s travel site. Click the link below to check it out, I’m really excited!! Top Ten Free Activities in Chicago
Keeping Track of Expenses in Iceland While everyone will travel differently, I want to share my travel expenses in Iceland to provide some sort of context for what your costs might add up to. While I don’t travel lavishly, I also know when to pay the extra cost. See below for a list of my… Read More Expenses for Iceland
What is Acadia National Park? Signs display warnings of moose sightings for miles along the highway, alerting drivers to be cautious of the wildlife. Three hours outside of Portland, Maine, trees are visible everywhere you glance, bits of the ocean are sneaking into view. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, waves crash onto the surrounding boulders as… Read More 10 Reasons Why You Should Absolutely Visit Acadia National Park
The 606 Previously an elevated railway, the Bloomingdale Line has since been converted into a public trail lush with grass, trees, and flowers. Located in Humboldt Park, only 30 minutes from the Loop, the 606 trail is a sight to see. Not having much to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon, I decided to go… Read More The 606 Trail
