I spent 3 days in Viña del Mar and didn’t expect it to be such an active traveler’s dream. This guide includes travel logistics plus the 3-day itinerary I built and followed to hit the highlights (beaches, oceanfront landmarks, and scenic coastal paths) while getting your steps (or miles) in.
I’ve refined this 30L one-bag setup over years of active travel. Here’s my exact four-season packing list — get the gear, capsule wardrobe, and minimalist packing system I use to travel lighter and move easier.
I challenged myself to pack for a 3-day, 2-night Universal Orlando trip using only my everyday 2-liter sling. This post breaks down what I wore, what I packed, what I learned, and why traveling ultralight made the trip more flexible and freeing.
This guide distills my time in Lima into everything you need to plan your trip: neighborhood pros and cons, best spots to eat Peruvian classics, efficient itineraries, what to pack for each season and practical tips for the city.
Barranco is Lima’s bohemian coastal district, known for colorful street art, historic casonas, and ocean views. I spent an afternoon exploring on foot — this hour-by-hour walk hits the best street art, parks, landmarks, and cliffside views.
After years of travel and more than 100 Airbnb stays around the world, I’ve learned plenty of lessons – some the hard way. In this post, I’m sharing the practical, lesser-known Airbnb tips I now follow to find great stays, avoid hidden rules or surprise fees, and protect myself while traveling.
Lima was once the capital of the Spanish Empire in South America. Its UNESCO-listed Historic Center boasts one of the continent’s grandest collections of Spanish colonial landmarks. During my visit in Lima, I planned a half-day itinerary where I covered the major sites and rich history in this area in an efficient walking tour.
Miraflores is Lima’s easiest district to explore on foot, with cliffside parks and major sights packed into a walkable loop. This efficient one-day itinerary covers Punto Azul ceviche, Parque Kennedy’s cats, Mercado Indio, an epic Malecón ocean walk, Larcomar, and dinner plus dessert.
Being the opportunist that I am, I took my 12-hour layover as a chance to explore — from watching massive ships transit the Panama Canal to wandering through Casco Viejo, all before my next flight. Traveling with just an everyday-sized backpack made it easy to be spontaneous, and this post shares how I spent my solo day in Panama City.
Covering most of Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park encompasses almost a million acres and includes vastly distinct ecosystems. You can find rolling mountains with grazing deer, the rugged Pacific coastline, lush old-growth temperate rain forests, and mineral hot springs. In this itinerary, I share an efficient route through the park, with recommended hikes and tips at an easy glance.
Crater Lake National Park, Oregon’s only national park, surrounds the deep blue Crater Lake formed about 7,700 years ago by the eruption and collapse of Mount Mazama. In this itinerary, I share an efficient route that lets you completely go through the crater rim by car, with stops for key hikes. I also include practical info on each trail, recommended campground, and useful tips for visiting.
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