One of the best things about having a blog is that people give you awesome free stuff to give away to your readers. Things like a Kindle Fire, which is a tablet I wish that I actually owned for myself.
Win a Kindle Fire from Matt-Gibson.org
Surfing for Scaredy Cats in Bocas del Toro
Do you ever get fed up of sitting on the sidelines watching other people have fun? Me too, so when I notice that happening I tend to do something about it.
Why Perpetual Travel is Unrealistic (and It’s OK to Go Home)
Above: Everything I owned in the sidewalk waiting for the bus to the airport
After being abroad for six years, moving home was scarier than leaving in the first place.
The Best Hike in Redwood National Park
Guest post by Darcie Connell
Redwood National Park
It’s the most overlooked destination in California.
Why?
Because it’s the a long and grueling drive from San Francisco or Portland International Airport.
Four Exciting Family Destinations
With hectic lifestyles and full school schedules, it can be difficult to find the time to unwind as a family. It also sometimes seems as if planning family vacations can become a logistical nightmare of trying to please everyone at once. Here are four ideas for a family getaway that make the most of educational fun, high adventure and lots of quality time together while also offering a little something for everyone.
My Moment in the Sunshine
Guest poster Shara Johnson thought her mountain gorilla trek would be cancelled, but she ended up face to face with a group of Ugandan mountain gorillas.
Exvana: A New Website for Adventure-Seekers
Exvana is the Internet’s newest (and self proclaimed) “premier source for recreational rentals, activities, guides and tours offered by local businesses and individual owners across North America.” It’s a site for connecting outdoors lovers with rentals, tours, guides, and accommodations in North America which, cording to their about page, contains “over 15,000 listings offering over 75,000 rentals and activities”.