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25 Perfect Gift Ideas for Outdoor-Loving Ladies

As a woman who loves the great outdoors, there are a handful of gifts that I would absolutely love to receive this holiday season! So I've compiled a list of

What to do in Portland in the Rain: Historic Columbia River Highway

10 Things to do in Portland, Oregon in the Rain

As a Portland, Oregon native, I've often joked that the rainy season here stretches from Halloween until the Fourth of July. And it's not the kind of aggressive but short

Best Portable External Hard Drives for Travelers and Digital Nomads

Best Portable Hard Drives for Travel Photographers and Digital Nomads

Over the course of our 3+ years of travel we have taken a lot of photos. I mean a lot! We are currently traveling with over 4 terabytes of photos.

The 5 Best Travel Hair Dryers

When packing for an overseas adventure, less is generally more. Most people (myself included) attempt to pack light so they have room for souvenirs and aren't forced to lug around

Things to do in Bend, Oregon: Mt. Bachelor

The Best of Bend, Oregon: 15 Things You Must Do During Your Visit

Bend is a darling little mountain town nestled at the base of the Cascades, along the Deschutes River in Central Oregon. And with its many rivers, mountains, hiking trails, lakes,

Holiday Gift Guide: 13 Awesome New Travel Gadgets

The holidays are just around the corner! And no doubt you've got at least one friend who has been bitten by the travel bug and is already planning their 2019

7 Amazing Hotels Near the Great Smoky Mountains

Located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the entire national park system. People from near and

65 Things To Do in New Orleans (Besides Bourbon Street)

"If there was no New Orleans, America would just be a bunch of free people dying of boredom." Whether you call it the Crescent City, the Big Easy, NOLA or

Best Day Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains

6 Stunning Short Hikes in the Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the entire national park system. And for good reason. It has numerous scenic driving tours, plenty of amazing

Travel Photography Packing List

"I love your photos! What camera do you use while traveling?" is a question we get frequently from people following our adventures. It's a great question because light, compact gear