Reykjavik-Keflavik International Airport is a common layover stop for planes flying from the U.S. to Europe and vice versa. Iceland is an immensely beautiful country full of landscapes you can't find anywhere else such as waterfalls, icebergs, hot springs, and lava -- none of which you will see being stuck in the airport for hours. So make the most...

With so many great trails in Sedona AZ, it's hard to chose the best ones! Sedona is a huge hiking destination with tons of beautiful red rocks, hidden caves, arches, and tons of hiking trails. There are trails available to hikers of every level, from beginner to expert. Not to mention that being located in the high desert means...

The most popular short hike in Lassen National Park, and for good reason! This is a relatively easy and beautiful hike with huge views! Think of it almost like a mini Mist Trail in Yosemite. This is a very popular and easy hike in Lassen, so be prepared for crowds! We did this hike during the Covid pandemic shortly...

Belize is the land of beauty and adventure boasting white sand beaches to lush jungles and everything in between. When looking for things to do in Belize, I perfect activities that are a bit of an adventure even though I don't consider myself an adrenalin junky. This list is for others like me who are looking for things to...

Get up close and personal with sea otters and seals by kayaking right along side them in the Elkhorn Slough Conservation Area at Moss Landing. We went kayaking here off of a recommendation from my Aunt. I thought she was exaggerating and we might see one or two sea otters or seals off in the distance, but a few...

The Russian River is a popular California summer destination. Located in Sonoma and Mendocino counties just north of San Francisco, the river winds past several wineries and through picturesque forests, many of which include redwood trees. The river is a great destination for summer activities, especially kayaking, canoeing, swimming, floating, and general water relaxing. The area is great for families...

Dewey Point is considered to be one of the best views in Yosemite. It's a breathtaking precipice, with visibility for miles and providing an almost 360 view of Yosemite Valley including El Capitan, Clouds Rest, Sentinel Dome and more. The most common way to get to Dewey Point is via The McGurk Meadow Trail. You can also access it via...

Boynton Canyon trail in Sedona is a popular box canyon that doesn't disappoint! It's one of the most scenic box canyons that make Arizona Red Rock Country so famous. It's an easy trail that's also shaded (big plus in the desert!) with very impressive cliff faces and a seasonal waterfall at it's end. Trail Overview Distance: 6 mi round...

Planning a road trip to see all of Death Valley in one day is impossible. It's one of the biggest parks in the country as 140miles long and is full of dirt roads, so even driving the length of it will take up a good chunk of your day. But if you only have one day and want to...

The key to clothing on any hiking trip regardless of location or distance is LAYERS. Make sure that you have the proper layers so that you can easily add or remove during your hike to be the most comfortable. That being said, there is not a specific must have list of what to wear hiking. Most of this is going...