Arizona is one of the best destinations in the United States and possibly the world to go hiking. The terrain is unique and you can’t help but want to travel here when you stumble upon some pictures. You don’t have to go far; some of the best hikes are near Phoenix, Arizona. The best way…
The last 10 years have been a whirlwind of technological upgrades like Instagram and smartphones. I personally dedicate a picture I saw to the reason I wanted to start traveling. There are some good things and bad things about social media. Once you see the photo, you will make it a priority to go on…
When visiting Colombia, many travelers visit the famous Caribbean towns of Cartagena and Santa Marta. These places have a lot of history and beautiful buildings to gaze at. But if you’re an adventure enthusiast like me, you’ll love a small mountain town close to these areas. Minca is full of hikes and waterfalls that keep…
Peru is close to my heart. I had dreamed of coming down to do the hikes in Huaraz for some time because of all of the different hikes you can go on. We started up in Mancora after I took an overnight bus through Ecuador to the border of Peru. Then we went to Cajamarca…
Located a little over 2 hours south of Phoenix is the city of Tuscon in Arizona. This area is surrounded by beautiful nature and a lot of cacti. The great thing about Arizona is that it is a great place to visit year-round. I lived there for a few months from the end of summer…
The best sunset spot in Phoenix is located in the South Mountain Park and Preserve. This is a very accessible spot as you can either hike to this location or drive. As an adventurer myself, I will always suggest taking the road less traveled. In this case, that is the trail leading up to the…
When visiting Zion National Park, many adventurers want to do a couple of things. They want to do the most popular hike in Angels Landing or a unique water one called the Narrows. These two hikes are amazing but aren’t for everyone. Driving through the park itself is breathtaking but there is an easy hike…
When I used to think of Arizona and the desert, a very flat and hot environment came to mind. Now I knew there were mountains around but I still had this idea in the back of my head. It wasn’t until I arrived in Scottsdale Arizona that I realized just how many peaks and mountains…
One of the more popular hikes in Scottsdale is Tom’s Thumb Trail. This hike is located around 30 minutes from Scottsdale. In this area northeast, you can find many other hikes that scale in difficulty. These include Pinnacle Peak and Sunrise Peak. For all of the hikes in the Phoenix area, make sure you bring…
Phoenix and surrounding areas such as Scottsdale are unique. This is a desert environment and the number of cacti here will amaze you. The stunning views of cacti along the Sunrise Peak trail make it a great adventure for all. Just because this is a desert doesn’t mean it is super flat. There are plenty…