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GEAR REVIEW: KÜHL FREE RADIKL SHORTS

I DIDN'T NEED NEW SHORTS  The last Kühl product I bought was a pair of convertible pants for our yearlong trip back in 2014. Made from the company’s signature “advanced fabric,” they offered...
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6 PLACES TO EAT IN VENICE, ITALY

I spent two nights in Venice with my sister, Alexa, in June 2022, and surprisingly found that the food scene was amazing in the city. We enjoyed a variety of eateries from cheap "Chip Hot Dogs" to fine dining...
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10 THINGS TO DO IN PARIS

Paris is one of my favorite European destinations. I’ve heard of some people who didn’t like the city, but I think they were just doing it wrong. :) In June 2022, I visited Paris for my second time and...
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5 INSTAGRAM-WORTHY SPOTS IN CINQUE TERRE

I spent a few days in June 2022 with my sister Alexa touring through Italy, including Riomaggiore and Manarola in Cinque Terre. As you already know, essentially every corner in Italy is an Instagram-worthy...
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HOTEL REVIEW: SECRETS AKUMAL RIVIERA MAYA IN CANCUN

In January 2022, Mark and I decided to treat ourselves to an all-inclusive resort vacation in Cancun after three years of no international travel. This was due to the pandemic and physical injuries that...
We were happy to stop and dismount for an incredible view across the Erg Chebbi dunes as sunset approached.

Morocco Desert Tour Photo Gallery

We were fortunate to land $450 round-trip tickets from Salt Lake City to Morocco this May. Starting in Marrakech, we then traveled in a private 4x4 on a four-day desert tour with Camel Trekking Excursions....
Mark and his Cotopaxi Pacaya jacket at Torres del Paine, Chile.

THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL PACKING LIST

Outfitting oneself for a round-the-world trip can be rather daunting and expensive, as you guess what might be needed throughout a whole year of travel. Then, trying to smash it all in a single pack...
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OUR ROUND THE WORLD ROUTE

We carefully planned our route before leaving home in the United States in May 2014. Things we considered included the travel costs of going from one country to another and the kind of weather expected in...