View from Zumwalt Meadows at Kings Canyon National Park
USA

How to Spend One Day in Kings Canyon National Park

Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are managed together, so it’s easy to think that the two parks would be similar. Yes, you’ll find giant sequoia trees at both parks, but at Kings Canyon National Park, you’ll also find the deepest canyon in the United States. Kings Canyon plunges 8,200 feet from its top height …

Boardwalk through Cook's Meadow at Yosemite National Park
USA

How to Enjoy Yosemite National Park Without Hiking

Yosemite National Park has so many unique and interesting hiking trails, but not everyone wants to get out and hike on their vacation. Plus, some people just aren’t able to tackle some of these big trails. Ever since I injured myself at Sky Pond at Rocky Mountain National Park, I’ve looked for non-hiking options when …

Street in Barichara
Colombia

How to Take a Day Trip to Barichara from San Gil, Colombia

Barichara is sometimes referred to as the prettiest town in Colombia. Here is where you’ll find colonial architecture with stunning mountain views. While a lot of the fun is wandering the streets and admiring the beauty, you can also hike to an even smaller town to get a better view of the mountains (and some …

View of Colombia mountains from Guatavita Lagoon
Colombia Itineraries

The Perfect Colombia 9 Day Itinerary – Bogotá to San Gil

Colombia is a massive country and you’ll need several weeks to explore it properly. However, since many travelers (including myself) only have a few, precious vacation days to use every year, it makes more sense to just bite off a small part of this country to explore. There are loads of different ways to do …