A few weeks ago, I took a trip to sunny North Carolina to spend a week at the beach. I packed for 8 days of travel in just a carry-on duffel bag, and in the video below, I'll share what I packed and how I kept things under control. By sharing a video instead of pictures, you'll be able to get a better idea of how everything fits in. I'm a big proponent of traveling light. Besides some of the ...
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Into the Clouds: Hike to Humphreys Peak Summit
Arizona has got to be one of the most misunderstood states in the US. When most people picture Arizona, they picture something like Phoenix: lumpy, dry, brown, and unbearably hot. I get comments all the time about how it must be nice that it's warm all the time, or some other off-hand comment about being in the desert. That couldn't be further from the truth. Today's post will take you on a ...
The End of the World: Searching for the Secret Mountain Overlook
Over the past few months, I had seen a few passing mentions of a place informally called "the end of the world" not too far from where I live. The handful of pics I found showed expansive, breathtaking views of cliffs, canyons, and the red rocks of Sedona. This was a definite must-see. I thought July 4th would be the perfect excuse to go seek out this mysterious place. We invited some friends ...
Adventures in the Grand Canyon: Rim to River Mega Day Hike
One of my goals this year was to hike the Grand Canyon. Although you can get some amazing views from the rim, hiking down into the canyon is a totally different experience. As someone who loves physical challenges, I resolved to take on the canyon in a big way by hiking from the rim to the river and back in one day. I am fortunate to be local to the Grand Canyon, just 80 miles away, so this ...
Winter Packing Tips: How I Stuffed 11 Days into a Carry-On
A few months ago, I wrote a post describing the strategies that helped me pack for a 12-day trip without checking a bag. I just got back from an 11-day trip in the dead of winter, so I wrote this sequel post to show how I made it work again with bulkier winter clothes. Here are the 3 main reasons why I am adamant about packing for trips in carry-ons: 1. It saves $$$. Factoring in both the ...
Western Adventures: 2 Days, 17 miles, 1 Birthday in Zion National Park
Ever since I moved to northern Arizona almost a year ago, I've been eager to take a trip to Zion National Park, a southern Utah destination known for its surreal beauty. Spring and fall are great times to visit, both because the weather is nice and mild, and because the tourist volume is a little lower. My birthday happened to be a couple weeks ago, so I used it as an excuse to twist my honey's ...
