Patagonia is Incredibly Hard to Plan, But Completely Worth the Effort

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Torres del Paine National Park, Chilean Patagonia – Where jagged peaks meet mirror-like rivers, and every turn looks like it was filtered by Mother Nature herself. Welcome to the edge of the world—Patagonia style. A lot of people wonder…

A Street Art Tour of Santiago (and a Few Other Cities in South America)

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If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with street art and fully believe it’s the most intimate way to get to know a city. It’s visual storytelling meets hidden messaging, and the best way to get a true vibe and pulse on a place. South…

Machu Picchu or Patagonia: Which is the Best Long Distance Trek for You?

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If you’re considering doing a long distance trek, South America’s signature hikes should be at the top of your expedition bucket list. Machu Picchu and the O or W in Patagonia are amazing, multi-day journeys that are designed to change…

The State That Surprised Me The Most

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You may recall last summer I fell so deeply in love with South Dakota I hightailed it there twice in two months. I fully believe it’s the most underrated state in the country and despite being home to one of the most visited…

I Went to a Honeymoon Resort Solo (and Had the Best Time Ever)

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Most of the Secrets Akumal reviews rave about the pool...because come on. Content Produced in Partnership with Secrets Resorts Typically when Padma (or now Kristen) says, “Please pack your knives and go,” it means say sayonara. For…

How NOT To See Tulum

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Tulum: an ancient Mayan city on the Mexico coast An easy day trip from Playa Del Carmen and just 15 minutes from Cancun, Tulum is currently one of the trendiest spots on the planet. The only Mayan city built on a coast; the ruins are an…

Putting the SEA in Seattle

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If you would’ve told me a month ago I’d be on a boat in the dead of winter in the Pacific Northwest, I wouldn’t have believed you, but here we are. Having grown up on the lake, I’ve been a water baby since birth and even lifeguarded for six years. It seemed like Seattle and I were destined to be soul mates.

10+ Epic Colorado Winter Activities Beyond the Slopes

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It’s no secret that winter is not my favorite season. While most of my friends are busy racking up ski days and vertical feet like it’s going out of style, I’m counting down the days until summer returns and wondering if it’s socially…

2016: Bigger, Badder, and Now Uncut

This year. All I can say is whoa. There have been some serious highs, some serious lows, and a lot of WTF moments in between. The adventures have been more spontaneous, the moments heightened, and the reflections deeper. I’ve grown closer…

America The Broken

Image Credit: The Atlantic Trigger warning: this is not my typical rosy travel post. Today felt like the biggest hangover in history. Like I got punched in the stomach and my eyes were too blurry to make sense of anything. I simultaneously…