How to Prepare for Winter Hiking

Don’t let the cold weather stop you from going on an adventure. Many hikers like to explore the great outdoors in the midst of winter. But, going on a winter hike requires some serious preparation...

Visiting Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park is a fun, family-friendly adventure! The cave is accessible only by guided tour but luckily tours generally run May-November and it's easy to purchase...

Tips for Visiting the Dolomites

I stumbled upon the Dolomites when I was lying in bed, scrolling through the pages of Instagram, doing my double-tap routine and attempting to make myself sleepy before I cashed in my daily snooze...

The Great Walk of China: Camping on The Great Wall of China

Five years ago (where does the time go?) I did an amazing two-day hike on the Great Wall of China and camped in one the ancient guard towers. I was inexperienced, unfit and unprepared. But I...

Volcanoes and Vino

The #9SuperFriends trip to Chile and Argentina was anything but traditional. We traded seasons: winter for late spring and Thanksgiving dinner and turkey for a gourmet dinner in the heart of Chilean...

Why You Should Travel to a Foreign Country

I recently came back from a 6 week trip to China. I explored Nanchang and got to see the Tengwang Pavilion as well as so many other crazy things. Before that, I had traveled to over half the States...