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Our Experience Sleeping in a Roof Tent in Namibia
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We have received a lot of questions about our time in Namibia. I am sharing my thoughts on the roof tent in Namibia because it was one of the highlights for us. It was unique for us, but I couldn’t imagine doing it differently. Our Camping Experience in a Roof…
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22 of Our Favorite Photos of 2022
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Another year has flown by, filled with the perfect mixture of quiet nights at home and adventures to new places. We opted for more day trips and local hikes this year because we live in the perfect place for that. While we have a backlog of detailed guides and posts…
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Cologne, Germany: The Most Magical Christmas Destination
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After multiple cities and multiple markets, we found our favorite European Christmas market at our final stop in Germany. The Cologne Christmas market was the best. There were two areas right in the main part of town with markets. One was underneath the beautiful cathedral, and the other was sandwiched…
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How to Visit Guadalupe Mountains National Park in a Few Hours
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National Parks are a popular stop on US road trips. Everyone has heard of Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, and Yosemite, but there are quite a few lesser-known national parks that are worthy of their place on bucket lists and itineraries. Guadalupe Mountains National Park is one of those places we…
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A Guide for Visiting Big Bend National Park in Three Days
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They say, “Everything is bigger in Texas,” right? With a reputation like that, it makes sense why this 800,000-acre desert behemoth was established as Big Bend National Park in 1944. That’s larger than the state of Rhode Island. This is Texas saying, “We’re so big; we have state-sized parks.” Remarkable.…
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Sidemen, Bali – The Most Beautiful Part of the Island
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If you plan a trip to Bali, you’ll see all kinds of recommendations for Ubud and Canggu, but I want to talk to you about the Sidemen Valley in Bali and its surrounding area. Imagine waterfalls, rice terraces, and green jungles without the crazy amount of tourist traffic in the…
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Chain Lakes Hike: An Alpine Lake Loop with Volcano Views
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The Chain Lakes Loop Hike is one of the most popular in the North Cascades. We found it in this PNW hiking book and ended up with a perfect September day. It mixes up views of volcanoes and glaciers with sparkling alpine lakes. The hike is moderately challenging and is…
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From the Lowest Valley to the Highest Peak: A Death Valley National Park Guide
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One of our favorite spots in the US is Death Valley National Park. The landscapes are extreme, and unlike anything you’ll see anywhere else in the country. It’s not just the scenery that is extreme. The park sits next to the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states but is…
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The Ultimate Guide to Minnesota’s North Shore Scenic Drive
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Road trips are a great way to explore areas with gorgeous scenery and quaint little towns. One of our favorite road trips is along Minnesota’s North Shore scenic drive on Highway 61. If you grew up in Minnesota, like me, you know that the North Shore means the beautiful shore…
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Top Surfing Essentials and Important Answers for First-Time Surfers
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The top surfing essentials that you need before heading out to surf your first time, along with some helpful information.
