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...

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 Traveling Tips

People ask me often why do I travel solo? It would be more fun if I went with other people. I don’t disagree; however, in the past, I missed out on places waiting for other people to be available...

How to Combat Loneliness When Traveling Solo

Being a solo traveler is amazing in so many ways. You can go where you want, when you want. You can choose activities that you’re interested in. You can take a nap if you want one or eat ice cream...

5 Ways to Live Like a Local

Immersion travel is becoming a thing. This general idea of skipping the main attractions and landmarks in favor of seeing your destination through the eyes of a local. If you're feeling up...

Yosemite Luck

It was 5:15 p.m. on a brilliantly hot August day. There was a line of cars waiting to enter one of the U.S’s most visited National Parks. We added two more to the thousands already gaping at...