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
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.
Atlanta Girls Trip: Braves Baseball Weekend Itinerary 2026
Plan a weekend in Atlanta with this guide to Braves baseball, Truist Park tips, The Battery fun, and top eats around the city.
The Asheville Bachelorette Weekend Itinerary
Skip the bar crawl — here's how to do an Asheville bachelorette weekend the right way.
Asheville Without the Breweries — A Guide for Non-Drinkers
A sober-curious guide to visiting Asheville, NC
7-Day Arizona Road Trip Itinerary - Grand Canyon, Sedona
A 7 day guide to Arizona highlights including the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Sedona, hikes, restaurants and more.
Where to Stay in Asheville, NC; My Top Hotels
Your guide on where to stay for your next trip to Asheville, NC
Guide to Visiting Sedona in Winter: Everything You Need to Know
Thinking about a winter escape to Sedona? This travel guide covers everything you need to know.
Your Guide to Snorkeling on The Big Island, Hawaii
Your guide to snorkeling on the Big Island of Hawaii
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.