As we kick off 2014, it’s the perfect moment to begin planning a year full of travel adventures. I’ve curated a list of standout destinations to explore each month, complete with tips on when to go for the best experience. These recommendations come from my own travels, ensuring they’re not just recycled suggestions. Here’s hoping…
Discovering the Bonneville Salt Flats The Bonneville Salt Flats, nestled in Utah, stand out as one of nature’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. Spanning 30,000 acres, they stretch approximately 12 miles in length and 5 miles in width, encompassing around 46 square miles. This remarkable landscape is not only incredibly flat but also impressively hard, primarily made…
We’ve been striving for weeks, maybe even months (depending on how you count), to explore the eastern desert, but our plans have been constantly derailed—mostly by illnesses recently. This weekend, however, feels different. Our group, a chaotic mix of friends, is finally pulling together. This trip holds special significance as it’s probably our last outing…
There’s something truly special about National Parks. From coast to coast, the 63 National Parks scatter across the United States and its territories, serving as the crown jewels of the National Park System. Each park offers a unique glimpse into America’s stunning natural beauty—from the rugged shores of Acadia and the towering sequoias of Sequoia…
Discovering the Watchman Trail in Zion National Park Zion National Park is renowned for its incredible hiking trails, offering a wide range of options for all visitors. While the famous routes like Angel’s Landing and The Narrows attract most of the attention, the Watchman Trail presents a fantastic alternative that may well become a favorite…
I’m a bit of an aerospace enthusiast. My passion for this field began well before I pursued studies and work in it. Naturally, I already knew a lot about the history of airplanes, air travel, and space flight. However, I was surprised to learn about the oldest continually operating airport in the world. Can you…
Exploring the Westfjords: Iceland’s Best-Kept Secret The Westfjords of Iceland, one of the country’s most stunning yet underrated regions, evoke a sense of remoteness and adventure that’s hard to find elsewhere. While Iceland is a top travel destination teeming with tourists, the Westfjords remain delightfully off the beaten path. Despite the influx of visitors to…
Warning… Use of Deadly Force Authorized… It Was Once Classified… The Minuteman Missiles, more than 1,000 of them, were hidden in silos across the Midwest. They were always on alert, manned 24/7. The local residents harbored mixed feelings about these silent guardians—sometimes loving and hating them simultaneously. The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site preserves this…