Best eSim For International Travel: How to Save Hundreds on Roaming in 2025

Looking for the best eSim for international travel? SIM Local is one of the best eSIM options for international travel. It’s easy to set up, offers competitive rates, and works in loads of countries which is perfect if you’re hopping between destinations. Plus, there’s no need to keep swapping out physical SIM cards! How to […]

Caves In America: Hidden Underground Wonders

TL;DR America has amazing public caves. You can find adventure exploring them. See cool rock shapes inside. Spot animals that live there. Some caves hold important history too. Key highlights include: Western Marvels: Reopened Crystal Cave (CA – marble, requires hike/booking), year-round Lehman Caves (NV – tours/wild caving), Sea Lion Caves (OR – coastal wildlife), […]

Best Surfing Spots In California: The Golden State’s Waves

TL;DR Year-Round Waves: Winter (big NW swells – North/Central) and Summer (gentler S swells – South) provide consistent surf. Three Distinct Regions: Southern California (San Diego to SB): Classic warm(er) water, iconic spots (Malibu, Trestles), consistent summer S swells, HUGE crowds, surf industry hub. Central Coast (Ventura to Santa Cruz): Scenic, cooler water, fewer crowds, […]

Goblin Valley Camping: Your Gateway To Utah’s Alien Oasis

TL;DR Camp among wild, mushroom-shaped rock hoodoos under super dark skies at Goblin Valley State Park.  Your options:  Pitch a tent right near the rocks, or grab a basic RV spot (both $45). For more comfort, try a climate-controlled yurt ($150). Big groups can book a large area ($200). Explore is the main activity here. […]

Cozy Winter Getaways In The US: Finding Your Perfect Cold-Weather Escape

TL;DR Check out our picks for winter getaways around the country. We found different kinds of trips for every taste.  Options include: Snowy Mountain Escapes: Ski resorts & cozy lodges in Stowe (VT), Park City (UT), Jackson Hole (WY), and the Catskills (NY). Lakeside/Coastal Charm: Storm-watching in Kennebunkport (ME), historic pubs in Portsmouth (NH), ice […]

Favela Santa Marta

Visiting Favela Santa Marta In this post, I share my experience of visiting favela Santa Marta in Rio, Brazil As the ground moves further and further away, the Christ Redeemer statue appears in all its towering glory, the bay comes into view and the blue of the Atlantic ocean glistens in the distance. I travel […]

The Most Scenic Train Rides In America

TL;DR Want to see America’s really beautiful scenery? Iconic train routes offer a fantastic way.  Check out these highlights: Cross-Country Epics: California Zephyr (Chicago-SF): Rocky Mountains, Utah red rocks, Sierra Nevada. Empire Builder (Chicago-Seattle/Portland): Glacier National Park, Montana prairies, Columbia River Gorge. Sunset Limited (LA-New Orleans): Sonoran Desert, Texas canyons, Gulf Coast bayous. Coastal Wonders: […]

America’s Least Visited National Parks Offer Untamed Adventure

TL;DR America’s least-visited parks – Gates of the Arctic, Isle Royale, Dry Tortugas, and others – give you real solitude and wild adventure precisely because they’re tough to get to. Forget roads, trails, phones, shops, or easy rescue help. You need to handle things yourself.  Reaching them usually means long flights, ferry rides, or boat […]

Best Places To Kayak In The US: Unforgettable Waterways

TL;DR Top kayaking spots across the US: Florida Wetlands: Paddle Rainbow River’s unbelievably clear springs, or wind through Everglades mangrove tunnels—keep your eyes peeled for gators and manatees. You can also see a magical glow after dark in Puerto Rico’s bays when the water lights up. Southwest Canyons: Try wading through flooded slot canyons; Antelope […]