When most people think of Tucson (or Arizona in general), they think of hot desert weather and rattlesnakes. And this makes sense. But what if I told you there is an amazing oasis located in the heart of the Sabino Canyon, where you can swim and get out of the heat? That place is called…
Arizona and especially Tucson, is one of my favorite places in the U.S. and the world for that matter. From the Saguaro National Park to all the excellent food, it’s truly a special place. But there is no trip to Tucson without a hike on Brown Mountain Trail. This might not be the most popular…
Hiking in northern Spain was like something from a movie. The Pyrenees remind me of parts of the U.S. like Colorado and Montana. And the Senda de los Cazadores hike in the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park was the icing on the cake. This part of the Pyrenees showcases canyons and valleys that will…
Having a water bottle that can keep your beverage cold (or warm) throughout the day is essential for adventure travelers like myself. That’s why I decided to test out and review the Takeya Sport water bottle. The market for insulated water bottles has become saturated recently and it’s hard to determine if these new companies…
Not only does Spain have some of the best and most unique cuisine in the world, but it also has amazing nature. That’s when I go to looking into the Pyrenees which led me to Ordesa Valley and thus finding Pico Mondoto. This hike isn’t one of the most popular in the area (we stayed…
Looking for another hike in Mt. Rainier National Park that offers stunning views without the crowd? On our second day inside the park, we hiked Pinnacle Peak Trail and fell in love with it. This is a shorter hike that includes a rock scramble to the summit if that’s something that interests you. The trail…
While living in Seattle for four months, we were greeted (weather dependent) every morning by the lovely Mt. Rainier. We knew we had to get closer to this stunning volcano peak and one of the best and easiest ways to do that was on the Skyline Loop Trail. This is a shorter and relatively easier…
Saying that Lake Serene and Bridal Veil Falls are an underrated hike in Washington might be the understatement of the year, but hear me out! This hike tends to be overshadowed by its (closeish) neighbors like Colchuck Lake and Snow Lake. The trailhead begins almost immediately off Highway 2. There’s no messing around when you’re…
The rain had started to become more consistent in October while living in Seattle but there was a perfect evening that we saw coming up. That’s when we decided to do a sunset hike up to Rattlesnake Ledge in Washington. There weren’t as many fellow hikers here because we were doing this during the week…
There are some stunning hikes that you might not visit because of crowds, and there are other hikes you have to see, no matter how crowded they might be. One of those hikes that is a MUST when visiting Washington is Colchuck Lake. This hike is located outside the quaint and beautiful town of Leavenworth,…