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Things to See in Zanzibar: Spice, Sea, and Safari Vibes

April 30, 2025/by Lo

Ultimate Guide: Planning an African Safari Adventure in Kenya and Tanzania

June 24, 2024/by Lo

Surprising Things to do in El Salvador for Adventure Lovers

December 2, 2023/by Lo

The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary: 3 Days in Havana, Cuba

November 22, 2023/by Lo

Can Americans Travel to Cuba in 2026? Everything You Need to Know

November 22, 2023/by Lo

The Best Ireland Adventures: 22 Things You Need on Your Emerald Isle Bucket List

September 29, 2022/by Lo

A Magical, Mysterious Off-the-Grid Getaway to Caddo Lake in East Texas

July 10, 2022/by Lo

11 Crazy Adventures You Didn’t Know You Could Have in Colorado

May 25, 2021/by Lo

Most Underrated National Parks in the US

April 22, 2021/by Lo

How to Plan a Trip to the Grand Canyon

September 12, 2020/by Lo

Everything You Need to Know About Planning a Trip to Yellowstone National Park

August 21, 2020/by Lo

Canon City is Colorado’s Most Surprising Adventure Hub

July 22, 2020/by Lo

This Colorado Town is the Ultimate Gateway to the Rockies

June 8, 2020/by Lo

The Ultimate Australia Bucket List – 8 Quintessential Experiences to Have Down Under

January 2, 2020/by Lo

Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Havasupai Falls from Scoring Permits to Things You Never Thought to Ask (Plus, Detailed Packing List)

October 6, 2019/by Lo

The Most Otherworldly Landscapes in the World You Have to See to Believe

July 1, 2019/by Lo

Awesome Things to Do in Nicaragua for Your Adventure Bucket List

June 28, 2019/by Lo

6 Cool Things to Do in Phoenix for a Hot Time this Summer (Beyond Golf Courses and Boutiques)

June 18, 2019/by Lo

A Coloradical 7-Day Itinerary Touring the Best of the Rocky Mountain State

April 10, 2019/by Lo

Epic Adventures to Have in Moab for the Ultimate Outdoor Stoke-cation

February 18, 2019/by Lo

A Definitive Guide to the Best Ski Resorts in Colorado

February 16, 2019/by Lo

The Ultimate Bucket List Adventure for Animal Lovers: A Segway Safari to See Florida’s Big Five

January 19, 2019/by Lo

Your Bradenton Bucket List for Insane Adventures and Insatiable Bites

January 18, 2019/by Lo

Animals, Adrenaline and Adventure: 9 Quirky Yet Totally Awesome Things to Do in Auckland

January 4, 2019/by Lo

10 Colorful Natural Wonders in the US… You Simply Have to See to Believe

January 2, 2019/by Lo

7 Bucket List Trips to Inspire Serious Wanderlust this Winter

December 21, 2018/by Lo

The Closest (and Best!) Ski Resorts to Denver and Essential Tips for Newbies to Colorado’s Ski Scene

December 15, 2018/by Lo

Make Lake Havasu Your Surprising Holiday Destination

December 6, 2018/by Lo

Quintessential Colorado Hikes You Need To Do

December 5, 2018/by Lo

10 Unmissable Photo Ops in Arizona (Plus Insider Tips for Shooting and Visiting!)

October 3, 2018/by Lo

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Adult Summer Camp: What It’s Really Like and Which One is Right For You?

July 8, 2018/by Lo

The Best Hikes in America for Insane Views, Epic Photos, and Serious Nature Porn

June 27, 2018/by Lo

7 Adventures You Had No Idea You Could Have in Kansas

June 15, 2018/by Lo

The Most Epic, Offbeat Adventures You Never Knew You Could Have in America

May 27, 2018/by Lo

What They Don’t Tell You About the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal

April 12, 2018/by Lo

Taiwan is an Untapped Adventure Paradise

December 29, 2017/by Lo

Hike to a Secret Tribal Village Hidden Deep Within Taroko Gorge National Park in Taiwan

December 28, 2017/by Lo

7 Incredible Landscapes You Won’t Believe Are in Kansas

June 30, 2017/by Lo

Your National Park Bucket List: The Best Photo Ops & Expert Tips for Maximizing Your Trip

June 15, 2017/by Lo

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

May 31, 2017/by Lo

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

April 15, 2017/by Lo

10+ Epic Colorado Winter Activities Beyond the Slopes

January 15, 2017/by Lo

22 Things That Surprised Me About New Zealand

October 3, 2016/by Lo

The Best Day Trips from Denver

August 10, 2016/by Lo

NZ: It’s Not You, It’s Me

April 16, 2016/by Lo

My Obsession with Israel and Why Everyone Should Visit a “War Zone”

March 2, 2015/by Lo

Life Lessons from Warren Miller: Meeting a Mogul on his 90th Birthday

February 23, 2015/by Lo

The Best Weekend Getaways from Denver for Mountains, Hot Springs, and Supreme Southwest Adventure

February 9, 2015/by Lo

Five Things They Don’t Tell You About Hiking Machu Picchu (or the Inca Trail)

January 12, 2015/by Lo

That Time I Became a Certified Viking in Iceland

January 1, 2015/by Lo

3 Must-See Attractions in Hawaii and 2 You Can Skip

December 1, 2014/by Lo
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When my third grade teacher told me I should be a writer, I laughed because that was so basic. After all, my best friend was aspiring to be a princess. Lo and behold, 20 years later, here I am, biting my tongue.

A Chicago native, a Denverite by choice, and now an accidental Texan, I've made it my mission to see as much of the world as possible because life is short, but sweet for certain. Subscribe to follow the (mis)adventures.

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