Jessica Schmit Heading into the wilderness is an exciting way to reconnect with nature, but choosing the right equipment from a sea of options can be incredibly overwhelming. Based on our own backcountry experiences, we’ve curated a reliable backpacking gear list for beginners featuring durable, mid-range essentials that are actually worth the investment.
Road trips offer the ultimate freedom to pack whatever you want, but filling your car with clutter can quickly become overwhelming. To help you stay organized and comfortable on the trail, I’ve put together the essential hiking road trip packing list for your next big adventure.
With 485 square miles of world-class hiking and rugged landscapes, it can be tough to decide how to prioritize your time with only 48 hours to explore. This two day Grand Teton National Park itinerary highlights the absolute best hikes, photography spots, and swimming holes to ensure you don’t miss a thing.
Mount Rainier National Park is arguably one of the best places in the country to experience the technicolor transition of autumn against a backdrop of breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains. After checking off our own autumnal bucket list, I’ve put together this guide to the best fall hikes in Mount Rainier National Park for an epic day of exploring.
Located just a few hours from Seattle, Olympic National Park offers a stunningly diverse landscape of temperate rainforests, rugged beaches, and soaring mountains. To help you maximize a long weekend in this massive 1,442-square-mile park, we’ve crafted the perfect 3 day Olympic National Park itinerary.
If you want to experience spectacular limestone karsts and turquoise waters without the crowds of Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay is the perfect under-the-radar alternative. This hidden gem offers 400 stunning islands and cleaner waters, providing a more peaceful and reasonably priced way to explore Vietnam’s Gulf of Tonkin.
Hanoi is a vibrant capital bursting with rich culture and world-class street food, but it can be a lot to navigate in a short window. If you want to see the city’s best highlights in just 96 hours, this 4 day Hanoi itinerary covers everything you need to make the most of your time.
While Hoi An is famous for its meat-heavy traditional dishes like banh mi and cao lầu, travelers can easily find plant-based versions on nearly every lantern-lit corner. This guide highlights the best spots to eat vegan in Hoi An, Vietnam, ensuring you enjoy the town’s famous flavors while skipping the tourist traps.
With its yellow-walled historic Old Town and lantern-strewn streets, Hoi An, Vietnam is easily one of the most charming stops in Southeast Asia. If you only have a short time to explore this storybook city, this 2 day Hoi An itinerary maps out the very best sights and street food for a perfect 48-hour stay.
Ho Chi Minh City is a fascinating metropolis often overlooked by travelers, but it’s well worth exploring for its vibrant markets and hidden gems. To make the most of your time in this dynamic city, follow this two day Ho Chi Minh City itinerary based on our own jam-packed adventures in Vietnam.
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