The 13 Best US National Parks to Visit in December

The 13 Best US National Parks to Visit in December

If you’re looking for a great place to travel in the winter in the United States, National Parks in December are a great option to spend the holiday season! Whether you want a sunny escape to a normally too-hot desert national park like you’ll find in Southern California or Texas or you want a snow-covered…

Backpacking Europe Packing List: The Women’s Survival Guide

Backpacking Europe Packing List: The Women’s Survival Guide

If the prospect of packing for Europe long-term has you overwhelmed, don’t worry: you need far less than you think. I’ve spent a cumulative 10 months of my life backpacking through Europe with nothing more than a 45L carry-on size bag that escapes even the eagle eyes of budget airlines. You don’t need to pack…

What to Wear in Norway in Winter: Your Norway Winter Packing List

What to Wear in Norway in Winter: Your Norway Winter Packing List

If you’re planning a trip to Norway in the colder months, especially coming from a warmer climate, you’re probably a little nervous about what to wear in Norway in winter. I’ve just returned from a winter trip to Norway and while I was a bit concerned about the cold, I found that with the right…

5 Best Travel Coffee Makers, Compared by a Former Barista

5 Best Travel Coffee Makers, Compared by a Former Barista

If you’re a coffee fanatic like I am, it’s probably important to you that you’re never far away from a good cup of coffee while you’re traveling. There are some places around the world with fantastic coffee: I’ve been especially impressed with the coffee in Australia and Scandinavia. However, it’s also true that certain countries…

17 Useful Things to Know Before Planning a Trip to Banff

17 Useful Things to Know Before Planning a Trip to Banff

Beautiful glacial mountains, pristine turquoise lakes, serene scenery everywhere you look. That’s what Instagram tells you expect when you plan a trip to Banff, and in fact, Instagram and social media are probably a large part of the reason why you’re planning a trip to Banff in the first place. The truth is that Banff…