The White Mountains in New Hampshire offer up arguably the best hiking on the east coast with its 48 4,000 footers. Known for Mount Washington and the insane number of rocks along any given trail, this area will challenge you. A big bucket list hike for many is the Presidential Traverse and part of the preparation for this hike is …
*This is a collaborative post Despite its 316 km² size, Malta is not short on things to keep you occupied, and the terrain and water conditions are perfect for both the beginner and experienced adventurer. Also blessed with winter sun, the island is accessible all year round. This makes it easy to travel outside of the peak season (which falls …
*This is a contributed post Many of us have heard stories of the extreme cold of Siberia. However, if you travel there in the summer, you will need to make sure and bring bug spray! Your trip to Siberia is not only going to be an adventure but can also be a remarkable experience for anyone concerned about climate change. …
Are you looking for a new way to have an adventure in another country? Love running and want to challenge yourself? Why not bring the two things together in one epic adventure by running a marathon? These are the top 11 bucket list races that will change how you experience the world and travel forever. Saharan Challenge What is it? …
New Jersey has a surprising number of places to get out into nature and many different ways to do it. From hiking to bird watching to visiting the beach, you just need to look outside the parkway. Another great way to get around is biking. The state has a lot of different bike trails for mountain bikers, but mountain biking …
So, Travel in all its forms is nothing short of amazing. But if you are like me, sometimes you feel like you need something more. Something bigger, more challenging, and maybe just a little bit crazy. An epic adventure that will shake the very foundations of who you thought you were and what you are capable of. Or maybe it’s …
Every year thousands of horseshoe crabs migrate up the beaches of southern New Jersey to lay their eggs. It’s an incredible yearly event and not only the chance to see these animals that haven’t changed throughout evolution but also an opportunity to spy some migratory birds, like the endangered red knot. Here is everything you need to know to get …
The Azorean Islands are a bit of an enigma to most. When you tell someone, you are heading to the Azores you tend to get blank stares in response, followed by “Where is that?” This hidden gem consists of 9 islands, each with their own special features. Ponta Delgada, on Sao Miguel, is the most up-and-coming town in the Azores, …
As summer approaches one of the places we all wish to be is the beach and everyone knows that New Jersey has some spectacular beaches. But one of the oldest and most historic of those is Atlantic City. Spending a day in Atlantic City will give you peaks into the past mixed with the casino culture of today. It’s a …
*This post contains affiliate links, if you click on a link in this post and make a purchase you are helping to support this blog. When I started traveling I had no idea what I was doing. I felt like a fish out of water, floundering around trying to figure it all out. I made mistakes, lost money, ate bad …