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12 Gifts Every Adventurer Will Love

By Shalee Wanders | Nov 22, 2018

12 GIFTS EVERY ADVENTURER WILL LOVE 1. Airbnb Gift Card ($50-$100)   Travelers like to stay in unique places. Something more thrilling than the local Hampton Inn. What better gift than a gift of experience? Airbnb is a home-rental site that allows travelers to stay in unique accommodation around the world. From treehouses to igloos…

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Best State to Visit in the Fall

The Six Best States To Visit In The Fall

By Shalee Wanders | Sep 26, 2018

THE SIX BEST STATES TO VISIT IN THE FALL   I’m currently in South Carolina. It was 86 today and I attempted to wear a fuzzy sweater. I’ve unapologetically ordered a PSL from Starbucks. It still wasn’t worth $5, but I’ve come to accept the defeat because the spirit of fall has me feelin’ some…

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Six Hidden Michigan Secrets

By Shalee Wanders | Sep 16, 2018

Six Hidden Michigan Secrets     Michigan is consistently and vastly underrated, but we like it that way. There are rarely crowds which ruin beauty, and there are still dozens of unexplored and relatively unknown places hidden throughout the Upper and Lower Peninsula. Out of all the things to do in Michigan, sometimes the best…

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A Guide to Camping With Cats

By Shalee Wanders | Aug 1, 2018

A Guide to Camping With Cats Updated: August 8th. 2024  “Your cats actually camp?” Yes, yes they do. But camping with cats isn’t an overnight process, and a cat isn’t going to go from catnip and couches to a tent in the woods without proper training.  We’ve been camping with our cats since 2017. We’ve…

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Four Incredible North Carolina Mountain Secrets

By Shalee Wanders | Jul 19, 2018

Best Places to Visit in The North Carolina Mountains     When you think of America’s Southeast, the word “adventure” may not be one of the first words to come to mind. But out of the nearly 50 states I’ve ventured to, North Carolina has to be among the most adventurous. After living in the…

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Living in a Van

By Shalee Wanders | May 3, 2018

WHY YOU NEED TO GO LIVE IN A VAN FOR SIX MONTHS     I miss it. I miss it every day. I miss pulling over whenever it felt right. I miss having no deadlines or time constraints. We were never held back, because there was nothing to be held back from. I miss the…

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Female Solo Travel New Zealand

Seven Places to Go When You’re Lost, Broke, and Ready for Adventure

By Shalee Wanders | Apr 12, 2018

Seven Places to Go When You’re Lost, Broke, and Ready for Adventure   You’re at a crossroad in your life. Maybe it’s a failed relationship, a crappy job, or just a total “over it” outlook on life. You’re ready to go somewhere. You’re not rolling in dough, but you need to escape and figure sh*t…

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New Zealand Solo Travel

It Took Me Three Days to Fall in Love With THIS Country

By Shalee Wanders | Mar 8, 2018

IT TOOK ME THREE DAYS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS COUNTRY     I think New Zealand is the world’s “most wanted” travel destination. Have you ever had someone tell you they DIDN’T want to visit the land of Narnia/Lord Of The Rings? I don’t think so. Are you ready to hear something heartbreaking?…

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How Much Does it Cost to Travel The World for a Year?

By Shalee Wanders | Nov 6, 2017

How Much Does it Cost to Travel the World for a Year? January 25, 2020 One of the most frequent questions I receive is “how much does it cost to travel the world for a year?” It’s a tough question to answer. When it comes to how to afford to travel for a year, the…

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