I have used so many different daypacks in the hopes of finding “The One”. What I look for in a daypack is pockets and organization, comfort while wearing it, versatility and room for as much or as little stuff as I want to throw in it. That being said, I officially have a few daypacks […]
Author: alisontheadventurer
How to Road Trip During a Pandemic
Happy October y’all! It’s officially pumpkin season and I’m all about that life. I know 2020 has been a bit crazy but I hope every single one of you is in good health and good spirits. I just got back from a two month long road trip with a couple of two week ones thrown […]
My Top Five Favorite National Parks (So Far)
One of my travel goals is to visit every National Park in the US. There are currently 62 National Parks and I have visited 32 of them. A lot of people have asked me what my favorite parks have been so far. Here are some of the ones that are at the top of my […]
The GORUCK GR2 vs Tortuga Setout
I am a self-proclaimed “one bag travel” kind of girl and only carry a backpack with me whenever I go on new adventures. It’s so much easier to carry a backpack than rolling a suitcase on the beaches of Thailand! The best part is being able to leave the airport right away instead of waiting […]
How I Only Spent $200 on Accommodation During Two Months Abroad in Europe
Happy New Year! I just got back from two months abroad in Europe! It was an amazing trip and I was able to visit twelve different countries, nine of which were new to me. The reason I went on this trip was to visit all the Christmas Markets and they did not disappoint! My favorite […]
A Very Bali Birthday
I arrived in Bali and opted to spend a night in Kuta since it was close to the airport. I don’t recommend visiting Kuta unless you like a lot of traffic, tourists and street peddlers trying to sell you stuff you don’t need. Oh, and trash beaches. Like trash on the beach and in the […]
24 Hours in Shanghai
Before I arrived in Bali, I had a 24 hour layover in Shanghai. Not exactly a country on my Bucketlist but hey, at least I can say I’ve been to China now. If you are in China for 144 hours or less you can get a 24 hour visa or a 144 hour visa for […]
Sandcastles in Utah
While I was sure nothing would be able to top the incredible Arches National Park, I still had 3 more National Parks to explore. Next stop, Capitol Reef! This National Park was one I had never even heard of before I started my Quest for 59. It is called Capitol Reef because there is a […]
To Moab and Beyond!
After my adventure at the Grand Canyon, I headed to Page, Arizona to see Horseshoe Bend, a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River. It is only a short 1.5 mile roundtrip hike from the highway so it is definitely worth checking out. Horseshoe Bend was beautiful and I met an older retired couple from Redding, […]
Why Hostels Rock!
Whenever I travel, I try to stay at a hostel. I know what you are thinking.. They are gross, dirty and for teenagers. While this can be true, I have found they can also be clean, for more mature people and fun! Here are my top 5 reasons why I love staying at hostels: You […]