My 3-Week Itinerary: Cusco, Peru
On this 3-week itinerary Cusco was the home base as we rafted through the Sacred Valley, trekked over 15,000 feet, soaked in two jungle hot springs, and saw capybaras three days deep into the Amazon jungle.
What to Do in Ollantaytambo Peru
Wonder what to do in Ollantaytambo Peru other than visit epic ruins? Try white water rafting the Urubamba or a 7-course contemporary Andean meal at ALQA.
Kearsarge Lakes + Rae Lakes + 60 Lakes Basin Backpacking 2025
3 nights, 30+ lakes, two high Sierra mountain passes, 29.7 miles, 11,926′, and one epic adventure backpacking Kearsarge Lakes, Rae Lakes, and 60 Lakes Basin in Kings Canyon National Park.
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Backpacking in Sequoia National Park: Lakes Trail
Backpacking in Sequoia National Park far exceeded my expectations. Even with the snow and overbearing marmots, Lakes Trail didn’t disappoint!
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Channel Islands National Park Itinerary (4 Day Trips)
Hike, snorkel, and kayak in one of the most underrated national parks with this 4 day Channel Islands National Park itinerary!
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Three Days in Santa Barbara: Adventure Itinerary
Surf the breaks, kayak through sea caves, hike the mountains, and bike through wine country during an adventurous three days in Santa Barbara.
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The BEST Solvang Wine Tasting Tour (from a local)
After leaving Solvang, we began riding through Ballard Canyon. Ironically, my favorite part of this Solvang wine tasting tour wasn’t the wine tasting, it was riding the e-bikes through Ballard Canyon up to this beautiful lookout across the valley of vineyards below! I felt totally immersed in the beauty of California wine country and felt so lucky to live in such a beautiful place.
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Isla Coronado: SCUBA Diving in Loreto, Mexico
Isla Coronado scuba diving in Loreto, Mexico is our favorite activity. Exploring Loreto Bay National Marine Park is worth the effort!
Top 7 Things to Do in Loreto, Mexico
Diving with sea lions, touching a gray whale, scrambling up a canyon, and fishing with a local are a few of the top things to do in Loreto.
Best Time to Visit Loreto, Mexico
The best time to visit Loreto, Mexico depends on what you like to do: snorkeling, hiking, fishing, or whale watching.