Training for Everest Base Camp shouldn’t be taken lightly. A combination of cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and hiking is needed to prepare for the trek. Nothing can truly prepare you for the…

Making the trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp had been a dream of mine since I was a kid. The idea of walking in the footsteps of legendary adventurers and mountaineers sounded…

North Dakota may not be on your travel radar but it should be. It is the perfect place for an outdoor adventurer looking to get a little closer to nature. With Montana…

From a young age I have always been fascinated by maps. The endless possibilities of places to visit and sites to explore have intrigued me. In elementary school I would study my…

Florence is the capital of Tuscany and the birthplace to the Italian Renaissance. It is home to amazing architectural structures and at one time was the heart of European culture. The city…

Barcelona is located on the northeastern Mediterranean coast of Spain and home to more than 1.5 million people. The mix of old and new makes this city what it is today. The…

Dubai is the most well-known of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates. This desert city is quite liberal, by regional comparisons, and tourism is growing as rapidly as…