May 2017 Roundup
May 2017 I’m gonna keep this round up super short. I spent most this last month working on getting blog posts out and working my day job. I did absolutely zero travel. None. Went on a handful of day hikes and that was it. Also, in case anyone cares I wanted to tell you all that…
Machu Picchu Tips- See the Wonder
What you need to know to visit: My Machu Picchu Tips. Planning to visit Machu Picchu, one of the new seven wonders of the world? My best friend Tay and I visited Machu Picchu in June of 2016, I came with low expectations and left impressed. Machu Picchu has rightfully earned its spot as one…
How to Get to Mendenhall Ice Caves
How to get to the Mendenhall Ice Caves *Go at your own risk! Hands down one of the most magical things in the world? Joining the iceworms* under the icy blue world of a glacier. The network of cerulean ice caves is what makes Mendenhall Glacier so unique and special. Mendenhall Glacier is a very popular…
How to Score a Cheap Galapagos Cruise
How to Score a Cheap Galapagos Cruise The Galapagos Islands are notoriously known for being an expensive destination. It’s a sought after, remote, well known and a world renowned destination. But did you know you can take a cheap Galapagos cruise for much much less than the advertised prices you see online? The following tips…
My Travel Photography Gear
My Travel Photography Gear Without a doubt, whether on the blog here, or on Instagram my #1 most asked question is what travel photography gear do you use? People are always asking what Camera I shoot with, what lenses, what I edit with. Well, here it all is! So without further ado, here are all…
Free Things to Do in Anchorage
Free Things to Do in Anchorage *Including Eagle River and Girdwood. I’ve lived in, around or near Anchorage my entire life. Although I grew up not thinking it was too exciting of a place, after years of international travel I’ve come to realize how unique of a city Anchorage really is! You can hike a mountain…
The Most Hilarious, Worst Travel Day Ever: Nicole Gets In A Train Wreck
The Most Hilarious, Worst Travel Day Ever I had a crappy time in Peru last year, that’s no lie. It’s not Peru’s fault, and I’m certainly not going to write a post telling you not to go to Peru because I had a shitty time, for fuck’s sake there’s enough travel bloggers that have a…
That One Time I Decided to Travel to Yemen
That One Time I Decided I Would Travel To Yemen. *Most every country under the sun is advising against all travel to Yemen right now due to the ongoing war, Saudi-led and US-backed coalition air strikes, Al Qaeda presence, and general lawlessness. You can read the US government’s warning, here. It was early in the morning, January…
Travel Alaska On A Budget
How to Travel Alaska on a Budget It’s no lie: Alaska is f&*%^!@ expensive. Everything in Alaska is expensive. I know, I live here. Tourism in Alaska seems to be geared to target people on high budgets and with almost zero public transportation; traveling Alaska on the cheap can be daunting . But that’s where I come in. Here’s some recommendations to…
Pamir Travel Guide: Everything You Need To Know To Visit Tajikistan’s GBAO
The World’s Most Epic Road Trip: Pamir Travel Guide The Pamir Highway, the Bam-i-Dunya, the Roof of the World, officially the M41. Bone crushing roads, vast remoteness, low oxygen, high altitude passes, cold nights and warm souls…. Not for the faint of heart. The Pamir Highway is about as adventurous as it gets! Keep on…
