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Havasupai (Havasu Falls) Packing Guide & Camping Equipment

Havasupai trail is nothing short of magical with 5 turquoise blue waterfalls hidden between canyons, including Havasu Falls. The hike is no

How to Get a Permit to Visit Havasupai & Havasu Falls

If you’re reading this, then you know what’s at stake. A chance to see the dessert oasis that sits in the middle of the Grand Canyon. Hav...

Things to Know About Havasupai Before You Go (FAQs)

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the seven wonders of the world, but hidden within the canyons are unbelievable aquamarine waterfall...

Hawaii Shark Cage Diving

Driving up to the North Shore of Oahu is a beautiful journey of its own. Green hills scattered all around us and turquoise waters running to

A Night in a Japanese Ryokan Onsen

Our visit to Japan wouldn't be complete without a stay in a ryokan, a Japanese style hotel inn. We stayed at Fuji Kawaguchiko Onsen Kona

5 Surprising Things About Japan

Our travels through Japan was an amazing experience and we encountered many surprising customs that you wouldn't notice unless you exper

Breakfast at Sushi Dai

When traveling we definitely like to try unique foods that are considered a specialty in the area. Sushi of course comes to mind when travel

Campervan Life: 12 Days on Iceland's Ring Road

12 days in a van?!? Where will we go to the washroom? How will we shower? Will we not die of hypothermia?? How will we eat?? These were a fe

5 Reasons to Visit Iceland in Winter

The name alone "Iceland" is enough to ward off most tourist but it's not as cold as you would think because of the warm gulf s

Iceland's Crystal Ice Caves

One of our top reasons for visiting Iceland in winter was to see the crystal ice caves in Vatnajökull - the largest glacier in Europe. There

Glacier Climbing in Iceland

Iceland is often called "The Land of Fire & Ice" so our trip would've not been complete without climbing one of its glacie

Visiting Iceland's Blue Lagoon

It's nearly on everyone's check list when visiting Iceland. The Blue Lagoon is arguably the most popular tourist hotspot in Iceland

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