Phoenix, Arizona is one of the greatest cities in the Southwestern United States. You can find arts, culture, entertainment, and world-class dining in every neighborhood. The city encompasses a fusion of cultures with plenty of American Indian and Latinx touches. Few cities in this part of the country are more iconic than Phoenix. Outside of…
The United States of America is possibly the most ecologically and geographically diverse nation in the world. The destination options are endless, with everything from snow-capped glacial mountains to tropical oases. Certain landmarks in this North American powerhouse are iconic. From gorgeous national parks to metropolises like New York City, there are endless things to…
Scottdale is a bustling metropolitan area nestled in the suburbs of Phoenix. Vibrant arts, culture, entertainment, dining, and nightlife can be found across the gorgeous Old Town. The city is highly influenced by American Indian and Latinx cultural touches, such as an old adobe mission and authentic Tex Mex cuisine. It also pays homage to…
White Sands is one of the country’s newest National Parks. After being a National Monument for decades, the national park system welcomed it in December 2019. White Sands is described by the National Park Foundation as a sea of sand. White Sands National Park is a mesmerizing landscape that is well worth the visit at…
Well, I messed up. I’m not talking about visiting the Grand Canyon in January, this national park is not only a pride of the United States but within the seven natural wonders of the world. It is magnificent at all times of the year. It was stunning around each rim and I feel lucky to…
We arrived in Bryce Canyon on the coldest day of the year. Windchill and gusts from the North made it feel like -6 degrees outside. I’m usually one to live under the motto of “there is no bad weather, just bad clothes,” but this was the type of cold that seeped into your skeleton. It…
Zion marks the 8-month anniversary of when I officially packed up my things into a 5×10 storage unit and hit the road full time. It is my 26th national park, 20 of which I covered this year alone. My fiancé and I rolled out of Las Vegas in my cherry red Corolla on Sunday morning…
When I was 16, I joined a tour group to France, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. It was my first taste of real travel, and the reason why I have never traveled in a group again.
Dewey Beach is a small town nestled into the coast of Delaware. To the south is a stretch of land with nothing much populating it except for a dusty beach highway, wetlands, and some raised fish shacks.
On a Wednesday evening in October of 2018, I found myself sitting alone on the patio of a pizzeria inside the walls of old town Dubrovnik.