TRAVEL GUIDES FOR ADVENTURERS
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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 Complete Guide to Visiting Isle of Skye in Winter
What to expect on the Isle of Skye in winter
Isle of Skye 3-Day Itinerary: The Best Things To Do on Isle of Skye
Explore the Isle of Skye with this 3-day itinerary.
Guide: The Top 25 Things To Do in Edinburgh, Scotland
Add these sites and attractions to your Edinburgh bucket list.
A One Week Scotland Road Trip: 7 Day Itinerary
Explore Scotland with this week-long road trip itinerary.
Two Days in Edinburgh: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
Plan your next visit to Scotland’s capital city with this two-day guide.
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.