Category: Travel Stories

Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.

11 Top Activities in Myvatn & Akureyri: Best of North Iceland

After not one but two trips to Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon (because we just couldn't bear to cut our time there short), we started on our way back to East Iceland. We had plans to grab lunch in the cute, little fishing town of Höfn before exploring the Lake Myvatn... Read more

4 Outstanding Days in South Iceland: Road Trip Recap

The entire island of Iceland is insanely gorgeous. But there is something extra special about South Iceland. Maybe because it is jam-packed with beauty at every turn. Or maybe because there is such a variety of unique experiences to be had. Either way, we could have... Read more

Best of South East Iceland: Glacier Lagoon, Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon & More

On the fourth day of our Iceland road trip, we awoke in beautiful Kirkjubæjarklaustur still riding the high we got from Day 3. We couldn't wait to go explore and photograph Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon. After a quick breakfast of microwaved oatmeal (an upgrade from our... Read more

Top Black Sand Beaches Iceland Visitors Love (+ Epic Vik Hike!)

During our Iceland Ring Road campervan trip, we had the pleasure of seeing THREE black sand beaches Iceland is famous for. Basing out of the small town of Vik for two and Hofn for another was ideal. We also had a lot of fun between the black sand beach explorations,... Read more

12 Fun Things to Do in Thingvellir National Park Iceland, Plus Golden Circle & Southern Waterfall Hikes

On Day 1 of our Iceland campervan road trip, it was sideways-raining and gloomy outside. But we were still excited to begin our day of exploring all the things to do in Thingvellir National Park Iceland and the Golden Circle route. Plus, we were psyched for checking... Read more

Iceland Ring Road Itinerary: 10 Days Ultimate Campervan Self-Drive Tour

We have officially returned to the real world after two weeks of exploring some of the most breathtaking places we've ever seen. I spent months creating our Iceland campervan road trip itinerary and drooling over pictures. But nothing could have prepared me for what... Read more

5 Tips for Your First Hot Air Balloon Ride

Are you thinking about taking your first hot air balloon ride? As a surprise for his 30th birthday, I took Buddy on a hot air balloon experience for the first time and it was amazing. We got there at the crack of dawn excited for a new adventure, and somewhat unsure... Read more

5 First-Time Colorado 14er Fails – Hiking Mt. Bierstadt

In 2014, I climbed my very first 14er, by hiking Mt. Bierstadt, one of the easiest 14ers. For you non-Coloradans, that's a mountain peak with a summit above 14,000 feet! As I reminisce on that awesome, challenging and emotional experience, I can't help but laugh at... Read more

A Picture Perfect Day in Denver Botanic Gardens

Nestled in the heart of downtown Denver is an urban oasis filled with bright colors, fragrant smells and peaceful benches – the Denver Botanic Gardens. And with thousands of possible beautiful subjects to inspire your creativity, a self-guided Denver... Read more

An Unsuccessful, but AWESOME Hike to Sky Pond in Colorado

With the summer's snow-melt, we kept hearing Alberta Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park was the place to see. And, even though we hadn't been hiking in a while, I decided we should just go ahead and push ourselves a little further and do the 8-mile round-trip hike... Read more