Drive time: 16+ hours There are few more stunning trips that I’ve been on than the route from the SF / Bay Area into Portland (and beyond to Seattle to but that’s…
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From the mountain peaks of Colorado to rocky landscape of Utah and the desserts of Arizona, the American Southwest is home to endless sights and countless adventure opportunities. When it comes to…
Within weeks of moving to the Pacific Northwest I was hooked on the mountains and knew I would be making many pilgrimages out of the safety of my urban dwelling and into…
When I first started traveling the outdoors I would spend my days getting dirty in the mountains only to return to some local business hotel, sneak my muddy boots past the reception and crash…
Last month I had the chance to make a “once in a lifetime” trip rafting down the Utah’s Cataract River for 3 amazing days. Before we headed out however, I had one…
If you had asked me about travel insurance back when I first started traveling I probably would laughed and used the words “silly” and “waste” as I brushed you off. My opinion was…
I first wrote on this topic as response to a question on Quora. While I have restructured my thoughts here, I encourage you to visit the original where you can find other traveler’s opinions as well…