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Minimalist Packing: How to Pack Everything Into a Carry-On
Minimalist Packing: How to Pack Everything Into a Carry-On January 12, 2020 It doesn’t matter how long I’m traveling for or what kind of weather I’m flying into: I pack only in a carry-on. Always. I was once an obsessive over-packer. The type of over packing where I’m sitting on my bag, attempting to fit…
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The Best (And Worst) Countries for Backpacking in Europe December 15, 2019 Best: Norway Although expensive, Norway’s flexible camping laws quickly offset higher costs for goods and services. More so, backpacking in Norway is completed with ease thanks to its robust train system that allows travelers to go travel from the southern coast up…
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The Four Best Road Trips to Take in 2020
The Four Best Road Trips to Take in 2020 November 8, 2019 Utah’s Grand National Park Tour Distance: 432 miles Driving Time: 8 hours, 30 minutes Trip Length: 5 Days Highlights: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Utah makes it…
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This Small Midwest Community Hides Some Of The Country’s Best Hidden Adventures
This Small Midwest Community Holds Some Of The Country’s Best Hidden Adventures October 21, 2019 There’s something about a place that feels like home the moment you arrive. Less than four hours after landing in Ironwood, Michigan, I’m standing in the middle of a black and red plaid street, surrounded by over three-hundred individuals (and…
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I’m 26 and I’ve Traveled the World. Here’s How I Afford It.
I’m 26 and I’ve Traveled the World. Here’s How I Afford it. September 17, 2019 I’ve been to more countries than years I’ve been alive, which often ignites an interesting conversation that revolves around how I afford to travel at such a young age. Recently while back in my hometown, I ran into an old…
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How Iceland Has Changed, And Why You Still Need to Go
How Iceland Has Changed, And Why You Still Need to Go August 28, 2019 The initial draw of Iceland was its remote, wild landscapes that tested the adventurer in all of us. Road tripping Iceland is much different now than it was a decade ago, even with the recent decline in tourists after WOW…
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What to Expect When Hiking Mt. Whitney’s Mountaineers Route
What to Expect When Hiking Mt Whitney’s Mountaineers Route July 20, 2019 Mountaineers Route July 2019 – photo by Josh Super What to Expect When Hiking Mt Whitney’s Mountaineers Route It was 2:30 am on July 13th, 2019, when I poured boiling water over the overly priced backpacking meal of scrambled eggs and bacon. I…
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Six Underrated Places to Visit in the United States
Six Underrated Places to Visit in The United States June 26, 2019 1. Savannah, Georgia What popular cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York lack in charm, Savannah brilliantly flourishes in. Blush & blue colored Victorian-era mansions line old squares, covered in vines and displaying wick-burning lanterns to welcome visitors. Skyscrapers are nonexistent while…
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Best Scotland Road Trip: Top Things to See in The Scottish Highlands
Best Scotland Road Trip: Top Things to See in The Scottish Highlands January 22, 2022 Scotland Road Trip Notes I can’t pinpoint the exact moment Scotland piqued my interest. Maybe it was a picture of a highland cow on Instagram, or a tip from a fellow traveler on the natural beauty tucked away in…
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August 8th, 2024
It’s taken years of long trips, short trips, overnight trips, and day trips to perfect my packing. And trust me, I’ve made almost every mistake along the way.
January 14, 2024
Acatengango is 13,045ft tall located about an hour's drive from Antigua. There are numerous trails to the summit, the most popular being 8.5 miles round trip and requiring 5,269 feet of elevation gain.
May 25th, 2024
Granite Peak is situated in the remote wilderness of the Beartooth Mountain Range. At 12,808, it towers above the majority of other peaks in Montana.
May 8th, 2024
The Disappointment Cleaver (or ‘DC’) route is the easiest route to the summit of Mount Rainier. It is the standard route used by all three mountaineering guides to the summit.
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Somehow, being completely lost, unapologetically stubborn, and barely resourceful has landed me in this weird twilight zone of becoming a female travel blogger.
My story starts on the shores of Lake Michigan, where I'd spend my days sleeping in my car and eating ice cream for meals. I'm from a rough small town in Michigan, where travel is a foreign concept. When I started traveling, most of the people I knew had never left the state of Michigan. Eventually, my Facebook friends started asking how I could afford to travel, and I started a travel blog to write guides & hacks for traveling on a budget.
Eleven years later, I'm in awe of this little website and all the big things it's done for me. All I wanted was to help one person travel, and now I get to live a dream every day, seeing the world as my full-time job.
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December 2, 2021
Whether you need to move with your cat cross country or are looking to train your furry sidekick as an adventure companion, there are some important steps to take to get them acquainted for the road.
December 6, 2020
Whether you need to travel cross country with your cat or are aiming to train your new kitten as a hiking companion, here’s everything you’ll need to get them ready for the open road.
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Shalee Wanders is a female travel blog focusing on adventure travel. Midwest born and raised, she began exploring by camping in Michigan as a young adult. In 2014, she met her love and travel partner, Josh. Since their first "date" jumping off cliffs in Canada, they have lived the vanlife in America, toured Europe on $20 a day, and explored over thirty countries.
Shalee is considered an expert in the travel industry for outdoor & adventure travel destinations. Her writing and photography have been featured in numerous notable publications and online outlets, such as Forbes, USA Today, and The Huffington Post.