Adventure in Guatemala — A 7-Day Guatemala Itinerary
Watch this video directly on YouTube. One of us recently got the opportunity to spend an unplanned week in Guatemala (OK, it was me). I realized 24 hours before it …
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To Tour or Not to Tour? – Should You Go On Tours when You Travel?
We’ve all seen them: Gaggles–hordes, even–of travelers on foot, in a bus, mounting Segways, playing follow the leader through the streets of Prague, Tokyo, New York City. And usually, when …
Hiking Acatenango in Guatemala – What to Expect on this Volcano Hike
Watch this video directly on YouTube. When I booked a last-minute ticket to Guatemala on a whim with less than 24 hours before departing for the airport, I felt a …
How to pack: Packing Tips for the Inherently Adventurous
We’ve all been there: the flight is booked, the Couchsurfing host has confirmed, the itinerary is set, and all that’s left to do is pack. But packing is stressful. It …
Backpacking Rim to Rim at Grand Canyon National Park
We’ve backpacked in Grand Canyon National Park before. We hiked down the North Kaibab Trail and up the Bright Angel Trail. It was glorious. But ever since that first trek, …
Backpacking Checklist
Headed into the great outdoors for some quality time with nature? Gonna sleep under the stars and get sweaty and dirty and eat dinner with a spork while comfortably situated …