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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
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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
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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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The Most Delicious Hike in Fort Collins, Colorado: The Fort Collins Brewery Trail
After living in Fort Collins for several years I was quite surprised that I could not find any kind of brewery hike or bar crawl in a...
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 15, 20218 min read
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The Most Unique National Park in America: Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
As part of an epic 2-week road trip around Colorado, I was able to experience one of the most unique National Parks in the entire United...
Hannah Smentkowski
Oct 1, 20215 min read
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The 5 Things You Need To Do Before Your First Trip Abroad
I’ve always wanted to be an adventurous person. Someone who was always on the move, jet-setting around the world at a moment's notice,...
Hannah Smentkowski
Aug 6, 20215 min read
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The Most Unique Hostel You've Ever Seen: Casa en el Agua, Cartagena Colombia
While many hostels try to have their own gimmick, from rainbow-painted facades to bubble pool parties, to glow-in-the-dark dinners, this...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jul 23, 20215 min read
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The 5 Best and 5 Worst Things To Do While Visiting Cartagena, Colombia
When I imagine Colombia, I think of dense rainforests full of opportunities to hike, camp, and explore, staying in straw huts without...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jul 9, 20218 min read
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Arches National Park vs Canyonlands National Park: which one should you visit?
In Colorado, there are a couple of spring months where the trees are still leafless, the grass is yellow, and we're constantly on and off...
Hannah Smentkowski
May 28, 20215 min read
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A San Diego Hidden Gem For The True Nature Lovers Out There: The San Diego Botanical Garden
If you didn't know already, I love plants. I love everything to do with them, from how they work to how they look, plants are one of my...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 16, 20213 min read
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Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor
I hate boats, I hate being on, around, or even talking about them. Not for the typical fear of sinking or drowning, but there's an...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 9, 202110 min read
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Camping Catalina Island, California: Everything You Need to Know for Planning Your Island Adventure
While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...
Hannah Smentkowski
Apr 2, 20217 min read
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Mission Beach San Diego: The Classic California Vacation
Mission beach is what I would call the epicenter for ocean fun. In Mission, you can go from paddleboarding to jet skis and from arcade...
Hannah Smentkowski
Mar 5, 20213 min read
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Idyllwild, California: The Colorado of Southern California?
When I first heard of Idyllwild, my first thought was what did you just say? Once I realized it was a real town, then I heard it was...
Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 26, 20215 min read
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The 4 Things You Must See Around Downtown San Diego, California
Most people visiting San Diego, only consider laying on the beach all day. And with the sun, sand, and endless fish tacos and margaritas,...
Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 19, 20214 min read
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Julian, California: A Town Where You Can Get The Best Pie, Pickles, and Hikes
Julian California is a world-famous (more California famous) town known for having delicious apple pies, but what most people don't know...
Hannah Smentkowski
Feb 12, 20213 min read
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The Most Unique Hike in San Diego: The Seven Bridges Trail
Before I took the seven bridges hike I had no idea what an urban hike was, to me it sounds like just a walk around town. A hike should...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 29, 20217 min read
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Palm Springs During Covid-19: Is It Worth The Trip?
During this weird time, my boyfriend and I have been trying to keep our travels close to San Diego. With Palm Springs only a two-hour...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 22, 20214 min read
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Torrey Pines San Diego, California: Hike Amongst the Rarest Pine Tree in The World:
Located just north of La Jolla, Torrey Pines, San Diego is home to the Torrey Pines State Reserve and the rarest pine tree in the world....
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 15, 20215 min read
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The Salton Sea, Imperial County California: A Toxic Wasteland
The Salton Sea, what used to be the number one vacation spot in Southern California is now a toxic wasteland. The once sandy beach is now...
Hannah Smentkowski
Jan 8, 20213 min read
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