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Tips for Coping With Culture Shock While Traveling

January 10, 2021

The Messy Truth About Safety for Solo Female Travelers

May 2, 2020

Large family outside mud hut in Sudan desert waving and smiling

Mindful Travel: How To Be a Good Human While Traveling

April 19, 2020

water bucket and spring in rural Vietnam

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Water Purification For Travel: What Smart Travelers Need to Know

February 2, 2020

Laos village by river in mountains

Preparing for International Travel: Don’t Forget These Essential Steps

January 21, 2020

9 Important Tips for Returning to Normal Life After Travel

December 28, 2018

Travel safety in Harper Liberia

Travel Safety Tips for the Smart Adventurer

July 25, 2018

Travel Gear and Packing

water bucket and spring in rural Vietnam

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Water Purification For Travel: What Smart Travelers Need to Know

February 2, 2020

Big Sky Soul tent bicycle touring in Patagonia

Gear Review: Big Sky Soul 1P Solo Tent

November 15, 2019

Gear Review: Osprey Porter 46 Travel Backpack

April 4, 2019

Diva cup and bag

Menstrual Cups for Travel and Backpacking: Honest Answers From An Adventurous Lady

December 20, 2018

Taxis being loaded in Makeni Sierra Leone

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12 Travel Essentials From My Africa Packing List

July 14, 2018

Stories and Inspiration

The Pursuit Zone Podcast: Travel in Africa, Bicycle Touring, and Racing Across the US

August 25, 2020

Bicycle Travel Interviews: Adventure, Fear, and Traveling Solo While Married

July 2, 2019

United States

Rock formation rising above desert basin

7 Unique Geological Wonders to Visit in Central Oregon

October 2, 2020

Granite mountains and alpine lakes from Mount Elwell summit

Lost Sierra Adventure Guide: Outdoorsy Fun in California’s Secret Mountains

April 29, 2019

SUP boarder on Deschutes River in Bend

Outdoorsy Things to do in Bend, Oregon

July 4, 2019

View of Joshua Tree National Park desert floor

Best of Joshua Tree National Park for Outdoor Adventure Lovers

June 23, 2020

More USA Travel

Africa

Taxis being loaded in Makeni Sierra Leone

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My West Africa Packing List

January 11, 2020

From Kedougou to Maliville: A Fascinating Trek Across a Remote West African Border

January 23, 2019

Sierra Leone River No 2 boat crossing

Things To Do in Sierra Leone, West Africa

August 4, 2018

Taxis being loaded in Makeni Sierra Leone

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12 Travel Essentials From My Africa Packing List

July 14, 2018

More Africa Travel

Southeast Asia

8 Lovely Towns in Northern Vietnam (That Aren’t Sapa)

November 9, 2020

Tay Trang Dien Bien Phu border post Vietnam

Crossing from Vietnam to Laos at Dien Bien Phu Border Post: Must-Know Visa Requirements

December 19, 2018

Koh Ker Temples in Cambodia

April 21, 2020

Beautifully lit temple during festival of lights in Luang Prabang

How to Celebrate the Festival of Lights in Luang Prabang, Laos

January 19, 2019

More Southeast Asia Travel

Patagonia – South America

Laguna de los Tempanos hiking near Ushuaia

Hiking Argentina’s Vinciguerra Glacier Trail

March 22, 2019

Cycling Chile’s Carretera Austral: Guide to the Wild Southern Half

April 1, 2019

Rocky mountain spires with glacier and bright blue alpine lake

Laguna de los Tres – Detailed Hiking Guide (Argentina)

April 16, 2019

New Zealand

New Zealand 3 Week Itinerary for Outdoor Adventure Lovers

January 2, 2019

Touring cyclist rides beside canal in New Zealand

Alps 2 Ocean Cycle Trail in New Zealand | Guide + 4 Day Itinerary

May 25, 2020

Newest Travel Posts

Female traveler wearing headscarf in Sudan

What Should Travelers (Both Women and Men) Wear in Sudan?

March 22, 2021

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Tips for Coping With Culture Shock While Traveling

January 10, 2021

Morning light shines on entrance to Abu Simbel temple

How to Enjoy the Abu Simbel Sun Festival in Egypt, Without the Crowds

December 20, 2020

How to Visit Jarbidge, Nevada’s Most Remote Mountain Mining Town

December 9, 2020

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