Find travel guides, planning tips, advice, and resources for where you want to go for all the destinations I’ve visited! Everything is sorted by country and/or state for easy searching. Great for dreaming, planning, and making your trip a reality!
In a little town called Ponca, there’s a mighty big river. For 153 miles, the Buffalo River flows past bluffs and woods and waterfalls, creating a scenic journey throughout a large stretch of Northwest Arkansas. Seeing it all requires days of dedication, either hiking or paddling (and several nights camping). While that was more than […]
Floating the Buffalo River from Ponca to Kyle’s Landing Read More »
In the northwest corner of Arkansas, there’s a national park site everyone overlooks. The Buffalo National River — America’s first national river, to be precise — is 36,000 acres of natural playground hidden in plain sight. How the National Park Service manages to hide something that large is beyond me but I’ll bet most of
Don’t Underestimate the Buffalo River in Arkansas Read More »
After spending a week hiking in Leadville, you can bet I worked up a serious appetite. Everything is harder at 10,000 feet in atltitude which basically just means I gave my permission to eat to my heart’s content while I was in town. And with so many great Leadville restaurants to choose from — at
Omg! The Best Restaurants in Leadville You Need to Eat At Read More »
I’ve wanted to go to Meow Wolf in Santa Fe ever since I first heard of it. To be honest, I didn’t even really understand what it was — I just need the photos were intriguing and the mystery made it even more enticing. But realistically, any attraction that’s labeled as “immersive” piques my interest.
A Review of Santa Fe Meow Wolf: House of Eternal Return Read More »
One of the reasons New Mexico is so cool is because it has tremendous geological formations that no one outside the state knows about. And unlike national parks, these wilderness areas are sparsely visited so you won’t be jockeying for the perfect photo. You can enjoy it all in peace. On my most recent trip
The American side of Niagara Falls got shafted: we don’t have the same full-frontal views of the waterfalls that Canada boasts. Everything is either a partial view or a side glance…except we do have one major advantage because we have Cave of the Winds, which is the best falls experience on either side of the
Cave of the Winds is the Best Winter View of Niagara Falls Read More »
I’ve had mixed success when using Instagram as inspiration for travel. Sometimes it leads to unbelievable, mind-blowing views. Other times, it presents a contrived look at an experience that doesn’t represent reality. Because of this, I wasn’t sure what to expect at the New Hampshire Ice Castles. The photographs were certainly beautiful…but would they live
Was Visiting the New Hampshire Ice Castles a Mistake? Read More »
I made a pact this year to embrace the cold. I’ve never outright disliked winter, but it’s far too easy to stay cozy inside unless you put in a special effort. Turns out, some places are even more beautiful in the snow. Franconia Notch State Park, in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, is one
4 Gorgeous Winter Hikes in Franconia Notch State Park Read More »
Choosing where to stay in Mexico City is a monumental task. It’s no small city, covering more than 500 square miles and home to nearly nine million residents! With so many neighborhoods to choose from — and hundreds of hotels in each — choosing the best fit for you is overwhelming unless you know what
Where to Stay in Mexico City: Best Hotels in Each District for Any Budget Read More »
When it comes to things to do in Cancun, some are downright cheesy. Things like Aztec game reenactments are fun with the right mindset, so I was ready to embrace the tacky at Xcaret’s dinner show (the Xcaret Mexico Espectacular) near Playa del Carmen. Xcaret Park Xcaret is the original “eco-archaeological park” in the Riviera
Is Xcaret Mexico Espectacular Worth the Extra Money? Read More »
