21 Things to Do in Blue Ridge, Georgia

21 Things to Do in Blue Ridge, Georgia

This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of the links provided, I may receive compensation from the service or product provider at no additional cost to you. Read my disclaimer for more information. Blue Ridge, GA: A laid-back mountain escape with hikes, waterfalls, wineries, and cozy small-town charm Blue Ridge, Georgia is…

Desert dunes surrounding the lush Huacachina Oasis in Peru.

My Experience: Discovering Peru’s Desert Oasis

This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of the links provided, I may receive compensation from the service or product provider at no additional cost to you. Read my disclaimer for more information. Peru’s Hidden Gem: Huacachina Oasis There are some places in the world that feel like they shouldn’t exist outside…

My Experience: A 3-Day Tour of Australia’s K’Gari Island

My Experience: A 3-Day Tour of Australia’s K’Gari Island

3 Unforgettable Days of Sand, Sun & Adventure on K’gari (Fraser) Island In 2013 I spent a month exploring Australia, from Darwin to Melbourne and everywhere in-between and I have to say, one month was nowhere near enough time to see all of what Australia has to offer. I had already ticked off Darwin, the…

A trekker on the Annapurna Circuit poses triumphantly with snowy mountains in the background.

My Experience: Trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal’s Western Himalayas

A Complete Itinerary and Planning Guide for Trekking the Annapurna Circuit If there’s one adventure that stays with you long after your hiking boots have cooled, it’s trekking the Annapurna Circuit. Back in 2013, I set out on a 9-day guided journey through Nepal’s Himalayan heartland with OneSeed Expeditions, and what unfolded was more than…

A diver takes a photo of the surface from below the water inside one of Mexico's famous cenotes.
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Exploring Mexico’s Magical Cenotes: A Diver’s Journey into the Underworld

This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using one of the links provided, I may receive compensation from the service or product provider at no additional cost to you. Read my disclaimer for more information. Cenote Diving Tulum – Mexico’s Gateway to the Underworld If you’re dreaming of an adventure that combines natural wonder,…

Dive professional does a giant stride into the water from a dive boat in Koh Tao, Thailand.
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Top Tier Destinations to Become a Professional Diver

Back in 2013, while backpacking across the globe, I discovered scuba diving, and it completely changed the trajectory of my life. I fell head over fins for the underwater world, and by the time I returned home, I knew I couldn’t go back to corporate life. I made the decision then and there to pursue…

A zodiac speeds towards the icy fjords of Antarctica with passengers from a nearby expedition cruise line.
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Expedition Cruise: Cruising for Adventure Travelers

Hey adventure traveler, think cruising isn’t for you? Think again. Many of my adventure-seeking friends tend to dismiss cruising outright, and honestly, I used to feel the same. As a former backpacker who craved immersive, meaningful travel experiences, I assumed cruises were designed for a different kind of traveler: someone more interested in lounging poolside…