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Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Road Trip
The Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite drive is one of the most beautiful you can take in the Sierra. You’ll pass over California’s highest drivable pass, Tioga Pass, at 9,945 feet. Not only that but the views of the High Sierra peaks along Highway 395 are stunning. From Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite National Park there are many scenic vistas and hikes to explore along the way. How Far is Mammoth Lakes from Yosemite? When Tioga Pass is open during the summer, Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite’s east entrance is about an hour’s drive. The distance from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Valley via Tioga Pass is about 2.5 hours. Tioga Pass is only accessible when…
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Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip
Plan the ultimate Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip. With hot spots to local favorites, this guide will help you plan a bucket list road trip.
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Ukulhas – Exploring a Local Island in the Maldives
I was looking up flights from Thailand to India when I found a cheap stopover in Male, the capital of Maldives. I knew I couldn’t pass up this opportunity and figured as a solo, budget traveler that I’d stay on the local island of Ukulhas in Maldives. Surrounded by crystal clear water and beautiful sandy beaches, a local island seemed like a great option. While I missed out on the splendor of room service at my bungalow, my experience of hanging out with locals and learning the culture of Maldives was well worth it. Why Stay on a Local Island in the Maldives? How to Get To a Local Island…
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A bus ride in Sri Lanka.
Ahhh the feeling of packing into a hot, stuffy, crowded bus, bouncing up and down on the unpaved road hitting potholes every five seconds. That slight breeze coming in through the window is nearly impossible to feel as I stand in the center aisle of the bus grasping onto the ceiling handlebar for my dear life. I manage a glimpse out of the front window and notice the road is barely as wide as the bus, yet two-way traffic somehow manages to flow. I look out the broken left window to see a steep rock wall with partial netting up, where surely boulders fall onto the road. Oh wait, the…
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Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary
Steep canyons, rushing rivers, narrow gorges, towering hoodoos, and large arches span Utah’s rugged sandstone landscape. Hues of red, orange, pink, and white create unique geological formations. A Utah National Parks road trip is a spectacular bucket list adventure. I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few years road-tripping and hiking through Utah’s National Parks. The striking scenery always leaves me speechless. And if you’re road-tripping solo, there are a lot of first-time-friendly solo hikes in Utah. From my top hiking recommendations to transport around the parks, here are all of my tips to help you plan the ultimate Utah National Parks road trip. Utah National Parks Road…
