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Maple Pass Loop Trail Review: Fall Larches in Washington
My October Maple Pass hike: golden larches, North Cascades views, parking and dog tips, photos, and the stats from my Apple Fitness recording.
Trail Review: Half Dome in Yosemite
My September Half Dome hike: permits, training, the Mist Trail, the cables, gear, and what I learned along the way.
The Hikes I Still Think About: My Most Epic Trails (and What's Next)
My personal list of unforgettable hikes, from Half Dome and the Enchantments to Colorado's alpine lakes and Washington's mountain trails, plus what's still on my wish list.
Hiking Outfits for Your Color Season
Hiking fit inspiration organized by all 12 color seasons, with shoppable Outdoor Voices, Alo Yoga, Vuori, and Halfdays picks for each.
The 20 Best Summer Hikes in Washington State
I often get asked questions about where to go for nice pictures, especially when people are visiting. Washington state has no shortage of diverse, beautiful places.
Travel Itinerary: 3 Days in Tokyo, Japan
A practical 3-day Tokyo itinerary for first-time visitors, with neighborhood ideas, coffee stops, shopping, evening activities, and realistic advice for how to pace your trip.
My Honest Wellness Toolkit: Real Practices for Mental Health, Self-Discovery & Living Well
The tools and practices that have genuinely helped me — planners, therapy, dietitians, meditation, vocal lessons, microplastics, dating journals, and more. No fluff, just what actually works.
How I Maximize Savings While Traveling (So I Can Travel More)
The strategies I use to stretch every dollar — from commingling work trips to content creation for lodging, credit card points, and geo-arbitrage.
Trail Review: Sahale Arm in Washington’s North Cascades
Everything you need to know about hiking Sahale Arm in the North Cascades — getting there from Seattle, trail stats, and what to expect on one of Washington's most stunning alpine hikes.
Nowhere to go, but everywhere.
A reflection on years of road tripping the American West — mountain passes, desert canyons, Pacific coastlines, and cross-country winters — all in a blue MINI Cooper S Countryman.
Is a Shikoku the Ultimate Hiking Dog? An Honest Assessment
After 6+ years of hiking with my Shikoku Ken, here's the real story — the mountain-bred instincts, the prey drive, and everything in between.
Getting Started with Brand Deals and Monetizing Content Creation
How I went from picking up a camera to working with brands — lessons on niches, negotiating, taxes, and what no one tells you about monetizing your content.
Trip Review: Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks in Montana
I always dreamed of visiting Glacier National Park. Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road with my hands out the window, I felt the northern mountain breeze between my fingers.
Things I Didn't Know About Egg Freezing at 30
As a full-time engineer and part-time content creator who spends weekends exploring trails with my dog or traveling with a camera in hand, I knew I wanted to give myself more time—more time to pursue…
Destination Guide: Whistler Ski Resort, British Columbia
Whistler Mountain ski trails, wearing the
'10 Best Winter Hikes Near Denver for Scenic Adventures'
Winter is my favorite season for photography. There are a few challenges when it comes to navigating the winter landscapes, though, so be sure to wear proper gear and check avalanche safety/weather…
Discovering Fall Foliage in Colorado: A Guide for Adventurers
As the leaves change, Colorado transforms into a vibrant canvas of reds, oranges, and yellows. It's a magical time to explore the outdoors!
The Perfect Work from Home Office Ideas and Tips
There's no place like home, especially when it comes to my workspace comforts. I've been working from home for over six years, and I moved 10+ times to different furnished homes across the country,…
Destination Guide: Seoul, South Korea Beauty Experiences
I've traveled all over Asia, and there's a lot of overlap with certain cities, but I found Korea to be unique and so easy to travel to.
Travel Itinerary: Mexico City and Oaxaca
Mexico is a colorful country filled with rich history, diverse culture, and incredible food. Two of its highlights are Mexico City (CDMX) and Oaxaca.
Destination Guide: Mount Hood Fruit Loop, Oregon
Mt Hood has unique offerings both in the summer and winter. I've spent many weekends camping, hiking, and being in nature there.
Travel Itinerary: A Washington State Summer Road Trip
Welcome to the perfect map for your Washington state summer road trip! This post will help you plan your adventures filled with stunning hikes, scenic drives, and popular stops.
Travel Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Colorado by Road
Welcome to the perfect map for your colorful Colorado road trip! This post will help you plan an unforgettable adventure filled with stunning hikes, scenic drives, and popular stops.
How My Photography Changed with Just One Lens: Sigma 30mm 1.4
I can't even remember the number of times I've been asked about my camera gear on Instagram, so even though I still consider myself pretty amateur, I wanted to compare how my photography journey…
Everything you Need to Know for Raising your first Shikoku Puppy
Disclaimer: I am not a professional dog trainer, and these are my personal experiences and opinions from raising my Shikoku dog over the last 6 years.
Car Camping with a Mini Cooper: Tips, Gear, and Locations
Before moving to Colorado, I had only been camping twice in my life — and I definitely didn’t expect to become a car camper in a MINI Cooper.
Destination Guide: Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, Colorado
Steamboat Springs is one of the best ski resorts in Colorado! One of my favorite aspects is its uniqueness compared to other resorts. It's so cold that the trees get covered in a feathery frost called hoarfrost.
Travel Itinerary: An Oregon Summer Road Trip
Welcome to the perfect map for your Oregon road trip! This post will help you plan an unforgettable adventure with stunning hikes, scenic drives, and popular stops.
Destination Guide: Leavenworth, Washington
Do you want to experience what it's like to be in Bavaria without dropping a ton of money and leaving the US?
Guide to a Soft Cool Summer Color Palette after a professional color analysis in Seoul
I've always loved fashion, and before turning 30, I decided to finally get a professional color analysis done when I was visiting Seoul.
Destination Guide: Taipei, Taiwan
I've visited Taiwan a few times now for work, so I've had the unique opportunity to enjoy slower travel here since I'm usually visiting for weeks at a time.
Destination Guide: Colorado’s Four National Parks
Colorado is one of the most incredibly diverse states i've ever been to. I had the pleasure of living there for a few years during the pandemic, so I made my way around a lot!
Top Ski Mountains Near Denver on the IKON Pass
Skiing was never a huge part of my childhood growing up; I didn't start learning until I was late into high school, and I started as a snowboarder before switching.
Destination Guide: Northern Vietnam
I got the privilege of taking a work trip to Hanoi, Vietnam, for a week in September. While I spent most of the work week in an office building, I was able to explore during the evenings and on the weekends.
Destination Guide: Aspen Snowmass Ski Resort, Colorado
You're likely starting your drive from Denver, CO (most people fly in here, but you can also fly into Grand Junction for a slightly shorter drive).
Trip Review: Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park
Jackson and the Grand Teton Mountains hold a special place in my heart. It's been a focal point of two monumental times in my life when I packed up everything I owned and moved across the country.
Trip Review: Skiing in Andermatt, Switzerland
Skiing in the Swiss Alps is a classic winter experience that you should add to your bucketlist if you love skiing like I do!
Travel Itinerary: 7 Days on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
The Olympic peninsula is a stunning place to visit during the summertime; it can be super moody and rainy outside of summer, so that may also be your vibe!
Destination Guide: Moab, Utah
Before planning your trip to Moab, Utah, there's a lot to know. Here are some highlights and tips from the several times I've been.
Living and Adventuring with a Reactive Dog: Tips and Strategies
Owning a reactive or aggressive dog is something you'll have to learn to manage for the entirety of your dog's life.
Destination Guide: Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
For most of my life, I never knew that it even snowed in New Mexico, let alone that you could ski an entire mountain there! If you don't like skiing, there are still plenty of things to do for a weekend trip.
Destination Guide: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Washington
Real-time Bloom Map for Pacific Northwest flowers: https://nwwildflowers.com/map/
Destination Guide: Seattle in Summer
Seattle is more forest and water than it is city. The year-round evergreens mean no need to endure a long stick season in the winter. The breathtaking mountains and vast waterways are what make this state so beautiful.
Trail Review: Hiking Mount St. Helens in Washington
Mt St Helens is an iconic, active volcano that last erupted in 1980 and was the worst volcanic eruption in US history.
Destination Guide: Lake Tahoe in Summer
Lake Tahoe is one of my favorite summer destinations in the US. When I first visited, I couldn't believe how clear the water was; it was just like a pool! The size of Lake Tahoe is no joke!
Travel Itinerary: 10 Days in Ireland and the Ring of Kerry
Ireland has become a popular destination this past year and for a good reason. The country has tons of beautiful rolling green hills and landscapes.
Destination Guide: Grand Junction, Colorado
This is one of my favorite towns in Colorado. It's nostalgic for me as I visited on both of my birthday weekends during my time living in Denver.
Destination Guide: Ouray and Telluride, Colorado
One of my favorite parts of Colorado (and in the US) is the pocket of Southwestern Colorado where the San Juan mountains run throughout Telluride and Ouray.
The 16 Best Summer Hikes Colorado
I moved to Colorado during the covid-19 pandemic back in the summer of 2020. It was the place where I learned to hike, camp, and find my love for the outdoors with my dog Sora.
Destination Guide: Bend, Oregon
Bend is an outdoorsy person's heaven. This town is tucked away in the mountains of Eastern Oregon.
Trail Review: Tamolitch Blue Pool in Oregon
Tamolitch blue pool is one of the most popular hikes in Oregon, and for a good reason! It's flat, easy to access, short, and stunning.
Destination Guide: Maroon Bells and Aspen, Colorado
Aspen is one of the few places in the world I would love to live in (if it were more affordable).
Trail Review: Day Hiking the Enchantments in Washington
If you're an avid hiker and live in Washington state, then you probably already know about the Enchantments hike. It's definitely the most talked-about hike in the region, and for a good reason.
5 Tools to Help you Find Instagram Locations that aren't Geotagged
There's nothing I love more than a beautiful scenery and being able to capture it for myself. I don't overdo it when i'm visiting somewhere.
Learning how to Paddleboard with Dogs
If you're like me, you love finding excuses to get out on the water. I rowed crew for 4 years, so kayaking naturally is a way for me to return to my roots and enjoy being in nature.
Trip Review: A Weekend in Cannon Beach, Oregon
Cannon beach is one of those classic pacific northwest experiences. You get everything from lush rainforests, rivers, vast coastlines, and rugged cliffsides.
Trail Review: Blue Lakes Trail in Colorado
If I had to choose one of my top 5 favorite hikes of all time, this would absolutely be up there. I say that because it has a little bit of everything, and it ticks so many boxes for me.
9 Places to Fly Your Drone in Colorado
Disclaimer: The content on this blog about drone flying is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments.
Visiting Zion National Park with your Dog
I recommend going in the spring or fall to avoid the summer heat, especially if you have your dog. I went in late October and it was warm, but just perfect honestly.
Destination Guide: Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria BC, is located on the eastern part of Vancouver Island. It is known for being the oldest city in the Pacific Northwest and is named after Queen Victoria.
Trip Review: Mauna Kea and Hawaii’s Big Island
The Big Island of Hawaii is the perfect weekend adventure if you're visiting some of the other islands during your time in Hawaii.
Destination Guide: Kyoto, Japan
Taken from the Monkey Park in Arashiyama
Best Places to Fly your Drone in Washington State
I have been flying for about 7 years now, it's one of my favorite ways to explore a scenery.
Tips for Photography with your Dog
One of the reasons I wanted a dog was to get outside more and have a subject to photograph! I got into photography after bringing home my dog Sora when she was 12 weeks old.
Car Camping in my MINI Cooper
For the last few years, I've been searching for a way to enjoy the freedom of car-camping, and I finally found a solution that works for my MINI Cooper that I'm excited to share!
Travel Itinerary: 5 Days in Iceland
Iceland is one of my favorite countries I've ever traveled to. From the diverse green or icy landscapes to the magical waterfalls, Iceland has so much to offer its visitors.
How to Turn Your Favorite Dog Photos into Custom Stickers
One of my favorite things to do with photos is to print them and hang them on my wall, but I recently started turning some of them into stickers and I love the concept!
Destination Guide: Outdoor Activities Near Denver, Colorado
Before moving to Colorado I never knew how much there was to do here. I knew there would be great hiking and skiing, but never in my life would I have imagined trying so many unique outdoorsy…
Travel Itinerary: A Denver to Seattle Road Trip
There's honestly nothing I love more than planning a trip and watching it execute exactly how you envisioned in your head.
Experience the Best of Seattle Summer: From Mountains to Lakes
There's no better place to be than in the PNW during the summertime. With long days of sunshine and very little rainfall, it's hard to find reasons to not to be outside.
Essential Dog Road Trip Tips for Long Distances
I wanted to share some things that have helped me throughout my experiences driving all across the United States. I've driven all over the country with Sora, most of the time with someone, but also solo as well.
Destination Guide: Venice, Italy
Venice is unlike any other city I've visited before. Despite the excessive amount of tourists, you can still manage to find peaceful streets with no people because it really is a huge city.
Destination Guide: Florence, Italy
Florence is the city of art and delicious food. No trip to Florence would be complete without visiting some of its iconic museums and sites.
Destination Guide: Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is an up and coming travel destination that has been growing in popularity in recent years due to their lax visas for foreign nationals.
5 Places to Fly your Drone in Ireland
Ireland is a beautiful country with breathtaking landscapes. Flying your drone is a great way to see more of the countryside and to capture your vacation from a unique perspective.
Travel Itinerary: 2 Days in Rome, Italy
A summer vacation to Italy wouldn't be complete without a trip to the capital, Roma!
Visiting the Famous Skellig Michael and Portmagee
Skellig Michael (Sceilg Mhichil) is an incredible island located 12 miles off the coast of Southern Ireland. The dramatic landscape and unique history have made it a must-see Unesco World Heritage site.
Female Solo Camping: Reflections & Tips
I think the hardest part about solo camping was the narrative I told myself before I ever attempted to go.
6 Places to Fly your Drone in Iceland
*Always check Iceland's most current up-to-date drone laws, as this information is representative from my trip in the Fall of 2018.
Cultivating a Beautiful Single Life: Part II
I only ever thought that i'd spend a few months in Colorado; never did I imagine staying for a total of 2 years.
Trip Review: My Solo Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip
In the past, I've always tried my best to have a friend, family member, or significant other help me with cross-country travel and driving.
Travel Itinerary: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hiroshima
Japan is one of my favorite countries to travel to; I've been to Japan three times now and have explored all over! It's safe for women, and there's so much to do.
Trip Review: Staying at Abbeyglen Castle in Ireland
Ireland has no shortage of castles and there are quite a few you can stay in and feel like royalty!
'How to be Happy When Single: Cultivating a Beautiful Life'
I decided to journal out my 2 long-term relationship breakups, the lessons I learned and how I was able to be happy when single again. This is Part 1, breakup number 1, that happened in November 2019.
Destination Guide: Baltimore, Maryland
I lived in Baltimore for a few years with my boyfriend throughout college and a little after. We lived in a cozy high-rise in downtown on Charles street. Our time there will always be close to our hearts.
Essential Tips for Female Solo Hiking Adventures
Before moving to Colorado in June of 2020, I never would have imagined myself as someone who could be confident enough to be on my own in the wilderness.
Trip Review: Summer in Tadoussac, Quebec
Tadoussac is a small, quaint, French-speaking village located on the north-eastern coast of Quebec.
Denver, you were good to us.
After a year in Denver, I packed up my bags in my blue MINI countryman, returned the keys to my furnished apartment in the LoDo district, and set out on the road again.
My Favorite Activewear Brands
If there's one thing i've gotten really good since converting to full-time teleworker, it's finding the most comfortable, versatile, and flattering activewear brands.
Favorite Dog Brands
When you first get a dog it can be overwhelming to choose the right products for your pup.
Transitioning to Life on the Road
For those who don't know me, I'm originally from the Northern Virginia area - which is a collection of suburbs outside Washington D.C..
Skin Age Analysis: ChatGPT Explores My Korean Janus Pro Report | Somewhere with Sora
Who doesn't love getting told how old they look by a machine? One of the things I wanted to do while in Korea was get my skin analyzed.
Preparing for a Puppy
There's nothing more exciting than bringing home a puppy for the first time. I had been waiting in anticipation for this day to come for over 1.5 years, as I was pretty far down on a long list of…
Travel Itinerary: One Week in Spain
Spain is one of those countries that has it all. From gorgeous beaches to cities steeped in fascinating history, you can't go wrong with visiting this amazing country.
Travel Itinerary: A Day in Granada, Spain
Granada Spain is located in the Southern Andalusia region of Spain and is surrounded by the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains. It boasts unique Moorish architecture that will inspire you.
5 Tips for your First Cruise
Cruises have been always been a popular way to relax and travel. While they aren't for everyone, and are certainly not my favorite way to travel, they do have an appeal to many.
Planning a Trip to Ireland
Ireland has become a popular destination this past year and for a good reason. The country has endless rolling green hills and dramatic cliffsides.
Travel Itinerary: One Week in Southern California
Is there anything more iconic than a summer day in Southern California? With perfect temperatures and a laid back culture, California easily tops my list of favorite summer getaways.
Budgeting for a Trip to Iceland
Iceland is a popular short-term and long-term destination. There are tons of ways to explore the country, even with only a few days to spare. If you like what you see there, you can always return for a longer trip!
Brands I Love: Travel Edition
Each time I travel I find myself using the same gear and packing the same items. Here are a few of my favorite things to travel with! Of course, some of these things vary with destination and season.
Iceland: Packing List
Iceland in the fall can be tricky to pack for. I visited in early October and we had about 10 hours of sunlight.