Michigan Mountain Biking

Is Michigan one of the Midwest’s premier mountain bike destinations? Yes, but only if you are willing to cross the bridge to the U.P. the much wilder peninsula. The U.P. is home to two IMBA...

7 Soggy Buns (Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, Michigan)

We billed it as a “learning journey,” so the kids would be exposed to backcountry camping, the kind where you hike in your gear and poop in the woods. We chose Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness with...

India: What to wear

I spent so much time stressing over what I was going to pack and wear during my time in India before I even arrived! I spent hours searching through social media and the internet looking for answers...

Camping at Takhlakh Lake

"In all the roads you take in life make sure some of them are dirt..." Nothing could be more true than this statement when it comes to this Washington Lake. This beauty is 40 miles from a main road...

Solo Female Travel in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is arguably one of the most beautiful cities anywhere in the world. Blessed with stunning natural scenery (including the famous Table Mountain), world-class restaurants and accommodation...

Interacting with Elephants in Thailand

All you have to do is google elephant cruelty, and you can see the abuse of elephants done in the name of tourism. So how do you have a positive interaction for your kids with elephants without...