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The Truth About Camping for Beginners in the Rockies
I thought camping was just about putting up a tent. Then I spent a night at 10,000 feet in Colorado where it dropped to 30 degrees in August. I wasn’t pr…
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Navigating Public Transportation in Major US Cities
Coming from a small town, the first time I tried the New York subway, I felt like I was in a video game—and I was losing. Public transit in America varie…
Destinations
Visiting the Grand Canyon: South Rim vs. North Rim
When I told friends I was going to the Grand Canyon, everyone assumed I meant the South Rim. It’s the classic. It has the big lodges, the viewpoints, and…
Solo Travel
Solo Travel in the USA: Why It’s Safer and Easier Than You Think
I was terrified the first time I traveled solo in the US. I thought I’d be lonely or unsafe. The truth is, Americans are incredibly chatty. If you sit at…
Road Trips
Driving the Pacific Coast Highway: Mistakes I Made So You Don’t Have To
The Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1) is a bucket list drive, but it is not a race. My first time, I tried to go from San Francisco to Los Angeles in one d…
Food & Drink
How to Eat Your Way Through the South on a Budget
When I first landed in Nashville, I was convinced I needed to eat at the famous hot chicken spots with the hour-long lines. Then a local told me to look fo…
Packing Tips
Packing for a 3-Week Road Trip: What I Actually Used (And What I Left in the Trunk)
I’ve always been an over-packer. For my first big road trip out west, I brought three pairs of hiking boots and a formal dress for some reason. Spoiler…
Outdoor Adventure
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to National Parks (Without the Crowds)
Let’s be honest, your first visit to a National Park can be intimidating. I showed up at Zion in July once, and the line for the shuttle was longer than…
Slow Travel
Why You Should Ditch the Map and Get Lost in America's Small Towns
I remember my first real road trip. I had every stop planned, every gas station mapped out. By day three, I tossed the itinerary out the window. That’s w…