Beginner’s Guides

  • Beginner’s Travel Guide: Three Days in Caye Caulker, Belize

    Beginner’s Travel Guide: Three Days in Caye Caulker, Belize

    If you look up “relaxing tropical island vacation” in the dictionary, it’s just a picture of Caye Caulker (Caye is pronounced “Key,” FYI). If you want to sip rum drinks, relax in a hammock, soak up the sun, or drift around in some teal blue water, look no further. Caye Caulker was so wonderful I Read more

  • Beginner’s Travel Guide: Three Days in San Pedro, Belize

    Beginner’s Travel Guide: Three Days in San Pedro, Belize

    San Pedro is the most popular destination for Americans in Belize (to the point that you can get a protein smoothie just about anywhere). It’s a short plane ride from the main airport in Belize City, full of delicious restaurants, and great for anyone who enjoys a little hustle and bustle while on vacation. The Read more

  • Beginner’s guide to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling

    Beginner’s guide to Hol Chan and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling

    Snorkeling Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley was one of the top five coolest things I’ve ever done. It put Florida to shame. I did chicken out of “truly” experiencing Shark Ray Alley (more on that later) but snorkeling around Hol Chan was like being in an episode of Planet Earth. It’s an Read more

  • The best headlamps, lanterns, and campground lighting for beginners

    The best headlamps, lanterns, and campground lighting for beginners

    Not to state the obvious, but it gets pretty freaking dark when you’re out in the woods. I’m a big advocate of using what you have, but if your phone’s flashlight is no longer cutting it for you, it could be time to get a headlamp or lantern. They’re way brighter and are a pretty Read more

  • Beginner’s guide to Grand Teton National Park

    Beginner’s guide to Grand Teton National Park

    Three days were not enough! Okay, it was wonderful and amazing and a blast, but I wanted to stay longer and/or come back immediately. Here’s how we spent three days in Grand Teton, plus what I would do differently. Read more

  • Beginner’s guide to staying hydrated while hiking

    Beginner’s guide to staying hydrated while hiking

    Staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to make sure you enjoy yourself outdoors, no matter what season it is. Hiking is 100 times more enjoyable when you have water…and you actually remember to drink it. I can’t even count how many times just drinking some water has taken care of feeling like Read more