TRAVEL GUIDES FOR ADVENTURERS
Destination Guides
Authentic, firsthand guides for travelers who want more than a highlight reel — covering hotels, hikes, restaurants, and real trip-planning advice.
Most Recent Travel Guides
The Best Reef Safe Sunscreens for Hawaii (2026)
Your guide what reef-safe really means, which ingredients to avoid, and the best mineral sunscreens for Hawaii
The Best Day Trips from Cabo San Lucas (2026)
Your guide to the best day trips from Cabo San Lucas, MX.
My Favorite Dispersed Camping Near Zion National Park
Headed to Zion? These are my favorite free, dispersed campsites near Zion National Park.
What to Wear Hiking in Zion National Park + Packing List
Headed to Zion? Here’s the what to wear hiking in Zion National Park + a packing list to help you prepare.
The Most Beautiful Waterfalls Near Greenville, South Carolina
Your guide to Upstate South Carolina’s most beautiful waterfalls.
The Best Petite Hiking Pants For Women (2026)
My favorite petite hiking pants - including joggers, rain pants and leggings.
Lakes Near Greenville, SC: Guide to Getting on the Water
You complete guide to getting on the water — the best lakes near Greenville, South Carolina.
The Best Day Trips from Greenville, SC (2026)
Day trips within 2-hour of Greenville, SC - Where to go, what to do and how much time to plan for each
The Best Day Trips from Gainesville, Florida (2026)
Discover the best day trips from Gainesville, FL — all within two hours.
Scuba Diving at Ginnie Springs: A Complete Guide
A guide to scuba diving Ginnie Springs in High Springs, FL
Hi, I'm Jess — a Western North Carolina native now based in Greenville, SC. I've spent years exploring everywhere from the red rocks of Sedona to the single-track roads of the Isle of Skye, and I write about all of it here.
When I'm not planning someone's next adventure, you can find me hunting down the perfect swimming hole, chasing a good hike, or snuggling up with my pups.
If you consider yourself a traveler, not a vacationer — you're in the right place. Here you'll find firsthand guides to my favorite destinations, plus the tips and tricks you actually need to plan your next epic adventure. And if you'd rather have someone plan it for you? I do that too.