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The Best Tour in Tulum, Mexico That You've Never Even Heard Of

I spent roughly 3 weeks in Mexico, from Mexico City to Holbox Island to Tulum. During this time I had some insane adventures and some...

Hannah Smentkowski

Dec 9, 20229 min read

Everything You Need To Know To Go Solo Camping Like a Pro

Why in the hell would you want to go camping all alone in the big dark scary woods?! Because I like it, that's why! And if you love...

Hannah Smentkowski

Mar 4, 20229 min read

16 Easy Yoga Poses for Healthy Hikers and Backpackers

Honestly, I don't think I really consider myself a "yogi", I feel like for that you have to be able to do the splits and hold a stretch...

Hannah Smentkowski

Feb 18, 20229 min read

Budget Car Camping 101: The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping in Your Car for Cheap

Almost everyone I know has had a fantasy of living out of a van for some period of their life or the badass Overlanding jeeps with the...

Hannah Smentkowski

Feb 4, 20229 min read

How to Avoid Some of the Worst Hiking Mistakes You Can Make

For the most part, hiking is a very simple process, you find a trail, grab your water and hiking shoes and you're out the door. But...

Hannah Smentkowski

Jan 21, 20226 min read

6 Ways to Survive the Cold Winter Until the Next Camping Season

If you really want to secret to surviving winter it's super simple, just move to Southern California! Just kidding (sort of) but like...

Hannah Smentkowski

Jan 7, 20225 min read

The 10 Perfect Holiday Gifts that Hikers Actually Want!

Finding the right gift for the outdoorsy person in your life can be extremely difficult, especially if they're like me and already own...

Hannah Smentkowski

Dec 10, 20218 min read

The 5 Coolest Small Towns in Colorado You Must Visit

When you first come to Colorado you’re probably hitting up the biggest most popular cities you’ve heard about like Denver, Vail, or...

Hannah Smentkowski

Nov 26, 20215 min read

The 6 Most Unique Colorado Bucketlist Experiences

Without a doubt, Colorado is one of the most beautiful and sought-after travel destinations in the US. But while most people come to this...

Hannah Smentkowski

Nov 12, 20217 min read

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Hey there! My name is Hannah Smentkowski, I'm the photographer, writer, hiker, camper, and craft beer drinker of this blog!

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The Unbound Blog

The Best Tour in Tulum, Mexico That You've Never Even Heard Of

Everything You Need To Know To Go Solo Camping Like a Pro

16 Easy Yoga Poses for Healthy Hikers and Backpackers

Budget Car Camping 101: The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping in Your Car for Cheap

How to Avoid Some of the Worst Hiking Mistakes You Can Make

6 Ways to Survive the Cold Winter Until the Next Camping Season

The 10 Perfect Holiday Gifts that Hikers Actually Want!

The 5 Coolest Small Towns in Colorado You Must Visit

The 6 Most Unique Colorado Bucketlist Experiences

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