I visited Arches National Park several times before I ever made the trip over to neighboring Canyonlands National Park. Many travelers do the same, mistakenly skipping over this lesser-traveled national park. After hiking to Delicate Arch for sunset the night before, I needed an escape from the crowds. I decided to visit Canyonlands National Park,… Read More Guide to Visiting Canyonlands National Park in a Day
While international travel seems like it will be off the table for a while, us Americans are blessed to have some incredible domestic adventures. I’ve been to nearly 50 countries, and people are often shocked when I say that the U.S. is among the most beautiful of those. Few countries can boast the diversity of… Read More Visiting Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado | 2026
A scenic 90-minute drive from Northern Patagonia’s main hub of Bariloche is the stunning town of Villa La Angostura. This blissfully serene village is often referred to as the “Gardens of Patagonia,” an accurate nickname for the lush and peaceful lake town. Villa La Angostura is a must on any Patagonia itinerary, even for just… Read More A Quick Travel Guide to Villa La Angostura, Patagonia
After months in quarantine, an escape into the wilderness was much-needed. Our family vacation plans to Portugal or Poland were shot thanks to coronavirus, so we again settled for – drum roll, please – Branson. It isn’t exactly my scene, but desperate for an adventure, I started looking to Ozark National Forest. It was barely… Read More Camping Overnight at Whitaker Point, Ozark National Forest | Arkansas
A few years ago, I was a fresh-faced adventurer taking on the wild west for the first time. Not too far off from a Filipino Alexander Supertramp, I sought to conquer the great outdoors while being entirely unprepared to do so. Not even a week after dropping acid on my first dispersed camping trip, I… Read More A Spooky Scare At Spooky Gulch and Peekaboo Slot Canyons | Utah
The month I spent in Huaraz might have been my favorite of all my travels. In this small mountain town, I had everything I needed. World-class mountains, good friends from all over the planet, and an abundance of bars and clubs where I could celebrate each successful trek in the Andes. Out of the many… Read More Conquering the Santa Cruz Trek in Peru’s Huascaran National Park
There’s nothing quite like the vastness and beauty of the Patagonian wilderness. I found myself in El Bolson, a charming village in the north of Argentine Patagonia with excellent hiking. I didn’t expect much from the town at first. Initially, I was just looking to break up the 25-hour bus ride from Bariloche to El… Read More Hiking To El Cajon del Azul: El Bolson, Argentina
I had dreamed of visiting El Chalten for years. When I finally made it there, it blew away even my loftiest expectations. This little village deep in Argentinian Patagonia was my idea of a perfect travel destination. A small, walkable town tucked away between dense forests, majestic mountain ranges, roaring rivers and nature in all… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to El Chalten, Argentina
Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash is the adventure that trekkers could only dream of. Here’s my tell-all experience of this monstrous trek.… Read More Conquering Peru’s Cordillera Huayhuash Trek: Part 1 | Travel Stories From Lockdown
Peru’s hiking game is no joke. If you know my love for the mountains and the outdoors, then it should be no surprise that Peru is one of my favorite countries. Peru boasts an insane diversity of epic hikes. On any given day, you can be taking on treks in the Amazon to brutal climbs… Read More 14 of the Most Epic Day Hikes In Peru | Ruins, Mountains, and More