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Tips for Working Remotely While Traveling
Tips for Working Remotely While Traveling April 10th, 2024 I have been fully remote since 2017. It was during that year I was in a transition period and committed to finding a full-time remote job so I could have the freedom to travel. Back then, remote work wasn’t necessarily new, but it also wasn’t extremely…
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The 13 Best Breweries in Michigan
The 13 Best Breweries in Michigan April 4, 2024 I’ve been waiting years to make this post. And before you ask – no this isn’t some general, randomly picked list. I’ve spent the past decade testing and trying breweries around Michigan. Over the years, I’ve made note of the best breweries in Michigan, and I…
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Best Places to Visit in Michigan
Travel With Me! Discover trips to Yellowstone, Iceland, Patagonia, and Thailand in 2024 & 2025. Explore here Best Places to Visit in Michigan March 18, 2024 Growing up in Michigan, I always knew there was something special about the state, but I never knew just how special until I left. Each time I come ‘home’…
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Best Places to Travel in January
Travel With Me! Discover trips to Iceland, Patagonia, and Thailand in 2024 & 2025. Explore here Best Places to Travel in January February 5th, 2024 January can be the best or worst time to visit specific places. For example, you probably never want to visit Glacier National Park in the winter, as a majority of…
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Best Apps for Travel in 2024
Travel With Me! Discover trips to Iceland, Patagonia, and Thailand in 2024 & 2025. Explore here Best Travel Apps in 2024 January 20, 2024 A decade into travel and I still find myself learning new track tips and hacks all the time! This year’s round-up for best apps for travel in 2024 comes from a…
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Climbing Acatenango On Your Own: Everything You Need to Know
Travel With Me! Discover trips to Iceland, Patagonia, and Thailand in 2024 & 2025. Explore here Climbing Acatenango On Your Own: Everything You Need to Know January 14, 2024 The view of Volcan de Fuego from Acatenango was one of the most anticipated moments of my travel career. I had dreamt of the moment…
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Best and Worst Greek Islands to Visit in The Fall
Best and Worst Greek Islands to Visit in the Fall December 27, 2023 I had always heard that early fall was the best time to visit the Greek Islands. By mid-September, the majority of travelers have traveled home. The islands are still open and operating but with much fewer tourists. I visited nearly all the…
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Backpacking & Hiking Gift Ideas for 2024
Backpacking & Hiking Gift Ideas for 2024 November 15, 2023 Backpacking & Hiking Gift Ideas for 2024 A few weeks ago, I was thinking about how after ten years of backpacking and hiking, I think I finally have the perfect gear setup. It took a lot of trial and error, but I think I finally…
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How to Prepare for a Long Flight
Travel With Me! Discover trips to Yellowstone, Iceland, Patagonia, and Thailand in 2024 & 2025. Explore here How to Prepare for a Long Flight August 8th, 2023 I love traveling but hate flying. When I first started flying long distances, I bought the most budget-friendly seats possible. This means I’ve had a lot of uncomfortable…
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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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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 an outdoor 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.
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