The A’dam Lookout Swing, or the highest swing in Europe, is one of Amsterdam’s more popular tourist attractions. But what’s it all about and is it worth it? I live in Amsterdam and here’s my take. The A’dam Lookout and the A’dam Lookout Swing are located on the observation deck, aka the top floor of […]
Hiking packing list | 3-4 day hut hiking
Heading out on a hut hike? This 3-4 day packing list is all you need. Don’t forget to ditch the non-essentials and only bring what you need. Remember, weight matters and makeup does not. Plus a free packing list you can adjust to your needs.
Morocco Sahara Desert Tour: Part 2
After being cramped in the middle seat for two days, I finally caught a glimpse of the dunes on the horizon. The Sahara desert tour was hitting its peak. I wondered if they were just a mirage – after all this driving I was anxious – and the seat belt up my a** wasn’t helping. […]
Morocco Sahara Desert Tour: Part 1
Morocco has been tucked into my back pocket for years. I was waiting for the perfect opportunity to visit the desert and Marrakech all in one trip. Finally. The flights were getting pricy, so we flew into Agadir instead of Marrakech. Unfortunately, Agadir is a cement port with a few once-upon-a-time luxury hotels facing the […]
3 Best Hot Springs in Iceland
Sure, glacier hiking and snorkeling are must do Icelandic activities, but no one goes to Iceland without visiting the hot springs and lagoons. From the most famous to the most authentic, I’ve got the three best hot springs and lagoons along the Golden Circle. Let me preface this by saying I was enjoying the lagoons […]
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hiking in Iceland
Going to Iceland without going glacier hiking is like going to Cancún without going to the beach – you’ve just gotta do it! In order to make the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity, I signed up for the Glacier Experience with Arctic Adventures. Arctic Adventures is one of Iceland’s most well respected adventure companies. […]
Silfra Fissure: Snorkeling in Between 2 Continents
Snorkeling in the Silfra Fissure was one of the highlights of my week in Iceland. It is the only place in the world where you can swim between two continental plates. The fissure separates North America from Eurasia and is one of the most coveted diving destinations on the planet. Divers love it because the underwater […]
Rock Climbing at Railay Beach
Rock Climbing at Railay Beach was one of the best experiences I had during my stay in Thailand. Belaying, tying knots, and climbing are just the beginning.
18 Christmas Movies to Binge-Watch Right Now
18 days until Christmas means plenty of time for binge-watching. Binge-watching Christmas movies is a December must. I don’t care how old you are, what state you’re from, or if you are even Christian. We all love Christmas movies! There’s just something about them that gets me in the holiday spirit. Last year when I […]
22 things I learned from running my 1st marathon
If you read my blog regularly, you probably know that I ran my very first marathon last year. Running a marathon wasn’t on my bucket list. I never even considered myself a runner. In fact, up until a few years ago, I didn’t even know I liked running. When I crossed the finish line at […]