Why Not to Road Trip Solo – 8 Realities to Be Adventure Aware

Let’s face it, we are inundated by social media images and postings of travel and adventure that make just about everyone’s lives look meager in comparison. Solo travel looks glamorous...

The Big Easy: Where to Eat, Explore, and Enjoy in New Orleans

New Orleans is one of my favorite American cities. Every time that I visit I find there is something new to fall in love with. From the people, to the history, the music and culture, and the food...

Valley of the Sun: A Self-Guided Road Trip Around Phoenix, Arizona

Expedia asked me to share part of my trip when my daughter and I traveled across the U.S. to climb several western state highpoints, including Humphreys Peak, Arizona’s highest mountain. During...

Seven Glorious Stops in Grand Teton National Park You Need to See

Grand Teton doesn't get enough credit. In fact, I hadn't heard of it a few months ago. A sad truth, but I'm thrilled to showcase this lovely park! I considered skipping it to spend an extra day in...

The Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon Utah

Utah is an amazing place with landscapes like nowhere else! It has five National Parks in the Southern part of the state known as the "Mighty 5". Bryce Canyon is one of these five Parks with...

How to Dress to Travel to the Arctic

The choice of clothing for cold climates is a very personal matter. It depends on your individual experience with cold conditions. Are you more susceptible to cold temperatures than other people? A...