Our best tips and tricks for seeing the Northern Lights on your next trip to Finnish, Swedish, or Russian Lapland! Or, really anywhere above Arctic Circle that you are hoping to see the magic of the dancing lights!
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Visit the Arctic Circle in Finland Itinerary – 10 Days
If you enjoy cold weather, outdoor adventures, the snow and ice, then a trip to Finland is a must! There is so much to see and do in this beautiful country, and a week is a good amount of time to discover a lot of it! We did our best to outline some of the best places to see within this timeframe as well as tips and tricks we learned along the way.
JW Marriott Masai Mara Resort Review
Our trip to the Masai Mara in November 2025 was amazing! We got to stay right on the property boundary of the national park with the ability to walk on a bridge from our lodge, and hop in a safari vehicle to start our wildlife viewing game drives. Bonus to that, we stayed at this property for almost completely free due to Marriott Bonvoy points we had accumulated. You can do it too!
Cloud Forests & Hot Springs in Costa Rica
So many people visit the beaches of Costa Rica, and while they are stunning, the inland destinations of cloud forests, hot springs, volcanoes and jungles are, in our opinion, hidden gems! Explore the itinerary below for some ideas for your next trip!
Epic Hikes in the Snowy Range, Wyoming
Laramie is nestled in a high elevation valley with mountains on multiple sides. It makes it a perfect jumping off location for outdoor adventure and days spent exploring the surrounding trails. Whether looking for views of Elk Mountain, exploring the old homestead town at Sand Lake or simply adventuring in the Snowy Mountains, there is some wonderful hiking in the area. Here are a couple hiking suggestions for your next stay in Laramie that will get you outside and immersed in nature.
Travel to Komodo Island, Indonesia Itinerary
The best part of a trip to Indonesia is a day trip to Komodo Island. It’s a well-known and popular destination with many ways to visit. Day trips are popular, as well as multi-day liveaboard boat tours. With the time constraints on our trip we opted for a day trip, but they fit a lot into that day!
Visiting Northern Thailand Itinerary
We had a phenomenal time in Southeast Asia on our last trip. The variety of cultures, religion, and melting of ethnicities, transported us to a world so foreign from our own. From countries on the southern tip of the Asia continent, to the endless island nations, each country is unique from its neighbors. In some countries, it varies greatly from island to island, and even region to region just a few hours drive away.
El Paso Basecamp for Adventure
El Paso is amazing Southwest hub for exploration of three area national parks as well as a border crossing into Juarez, Mexico! It is a quick flight from Denver, CO and is also on Mountain time (so need to adjust!). We went for a week for three things…
Le Méridien Maldives Resort Review
All You Need to Know Before Booking! Our trip to the Maldives this winter was an absolute blast. Clear blue water that was warm and full of life, great food, and fun drinks. The weather was stellar, at times right on the edge of feeling a bit warm but with frequent ocean breezes cooling things offContinue reading “Le Méridien Maldives Resort Review”
Why We Snowmobile & How to Get Started
Snowmobiling has become our favorite winter sport in the past couple of years. There is nothing quite like the freedom of being able to explore the mountains, no guard rails, no roads to stay on.
