North Dakota has always been a mysterious location for me. It’s one of those states I just hadn’t heard very much about growing up or even as an adult. This made North Dakota all the more fascinating to me as a road trip destination. North Dakota is a big state, with wide-open spaces, from prairies …
Capitol Reef National Park Planning Guide
Capitol Reef National Park may be Utah’s least visited national park, but that’s all the more reason to put this underrated national park at the top of your Utah trip bucket list. If you want to plan a trip to Capitol Reef National Park, you have come to the right place! In this ultimate guide …
Tongariro Crossing Hike – Guide to NZ’s Best Day Trek
If you are traveling through New Zealand’s North Island, and you enjoy the outdoors and hiking (and honestly what are you doing in NZ if you don’t?), then the Tongariro Alpine Crossing hike should absolutely be a priority in your plans! This was easily one of the best things Tim and I did during our …
Maria Island Day Trip Tasmania, Australia
Want to spend a day frolicking with kangaroos, spotting wombats, and searching for fossils? Ok duh of course you do! And a day trip to Maria Island, off the coast of Tasmania, is the perfect way to do it. Even better, Maria Island is an easy day trip from Tasmania’s capital city of Hobart! If …
Cradle Mountain Summit Hike
Standing at the summit of Cradle Mountain after a rewarding and challenging hike has to be one of the highlights of adventure travel in Tasmania, Australia. Whether you are completing the full Overland Trek through the alpine landscape of Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, or just going on a day walk, a hike to …
Snorkeling with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks in Australia’s Ningaloo Reef
His fins curved effortlessly as his torso barrel rolled just a few meters below me. His mouth agape to collect krill, he looked as if he could swallow me whole if I got too close. However, the manta ray seemed to not even notice my presence as he continued with roll after roll. This is …
Bungle Bungle Scenic Flight in Western Australia
I dare you to find another geologic feature on earth that looks more like its name than the Bungle Bungle Range of north Western Australia’s Purnululu National Park. Though the origin of the term is unknown with any certainty, many think it’s the mispronunciation of the local aboriginal word for a type of grass that …
Best Volcanoes to Visit in Java, Indonesia
Did you know you can actually visit active volcanoes in Java, Indonesia? Five hundred million people worldwide live within the vicinity of active volcanoes, thanks to the fertile land and natural resources that come with the area. On the island of Java, Indonesia, alone, there are 45 volcanoes. Though they can be destructive, they are …
Komodo Boat Trip – Complete Guide
After only one liveaboard boat trip through the Komodo Islands, I can say with confidence that this is something I would do again…and again. It’s one of those magical places you’ve only ever dreamt about from nature and travel documentaries, and when you’re there, it barely feels real. Spending 3 days on a boat trip …
3 Week Indonesia Itinerary – Java, Bali, and Komodo National Park
If you are planning a trip to Indonesia, you are already doing something right. Indonesia is one of my favorite countries I’ve ever visited. The people are warm and kind, the food is great, and it’s safe and easy to get around. On top of that, the natural sights are incredible. From beaches to mountains …