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Mountains reflected in a lake in Glacier National Park in Montana with a man standing next to the lake

5 Best Places to Visit in Montana

Oh Montana, there is so much to love about you. It’s difficult to only pick five best places to visit in Montana, because people who visit tend to fall in love with the state. The preserved nature and friendly atmosphere lends to an enjoyable getaway. If you have limited time in...

A road leading to a snow-covered mountain with trees and snow lining the side of the road in North Cascades National Park in Washington.

5 Best Places to Visit in Washington

What do you think of when you think about Washington state? A lot of people tend to say, “rainy and gloomy,” which I can’t disagree with. Though, the first word that would come to my mind is “scenic”. I feel like I could spend weeks driving around the state...

Crater Lake surrounded by snow and snow-covered trees in Oregon

5 Best Things to Do in Oregon

Bridging California and Washington, Oregon offers a multitude of landscapes that appeals to both city-lovers and outdoor-lovers. I loved every corner of Oregon from the coast to the city to the inland nature destinations. As the gateway to one of my favorite regions, the Pacific...

McWay Falls and the California coast along highway 1

5 Awesome Things to do in California

Oh California… the golden state… my home state. If there is any state that I have explored extensively, it’s California. Feel free to argue, but I stand by my statement that California is the best state (at least geographically). I could go surfing and snowboarding in the same day...

Mountains reflected in a lake in Glacier National Park in Montana with a man standing next to the lake

9 Sustainable Travel Tips to Implement Today

There has recently been a surge in eco-friendly tourism and sustainable travel, and rightfully so. As a traveler, I aim to make a positive impact wherever I go. Without sustainable travel, travelers would do more harm than good. That is why any traveler should focus on implementing...

Sustainable hiking in Sedona, AZ

Sustainable Hiking: 8 Simple Tips

If you are like me, you’ve been exploring the great outdoors and hiking more recently. I mean, what else do we have to do with our time? Hiking may seem like a harmless activity, but there are ways that it can have a negative impact on the environment. That is why it’s...

Elaina standing near the edge of a cliff at the outlook for the Bixby Creek Bridge in Big Sur. Elaina is looking out over the beach with the ocean in the background

12 Tips to Successfully Overcome Travel Anxiety

Travel can be stressful for many, but certain aspects characterize themselves as anxiety. While anxiety may be scary, it is something that you can work on taking control of. Table of Contents Toggle What is travel anxiety?What causes travel anxiety?Can I overcome travel anxiety?1...

Elaina standing on the rocks by the ocean in Monterey focusing on the mental health benefits of the ocean.

6 Mental Health Benefits of the Ocean

What words would you use to describe the ocean? Relaxing? Calming? Peaceful? Many people experience positive feelings when they are by the ocean, but they don’t know why! The truth is that there are several mental health benefits of the ocean. I used to live by the ocean, and I can tell...