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Bend to Crater Lake National Park Road Trip

The drive from Bend to Crater Lake National Park via Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is one of the most beautiful road trips in Oregon. Breathtaking views of the Cascade volcanoes,…

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Backpacking Kauai: Napali Coast to Kalalau Beach

With more than 250 nights of backcountry wilderness camping under my belt, it means a lot when I say that camping at Kalalau Beach is one of my favorite places…

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Salar de Uyuni Night Stargazing Tour

It’s 3 am. It’s dark and cold. You’re moseying through calf-deep water in rain boots across some salt flats you were told you MUST visit while traveling in Bolivia. You look up…

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Exploring Lake Titicaca in Copacabana, Bolivia

The quaint town of Copacabana, Bolivia is a hidden gem nestled along the shores of Lake Titicaca. Explore ancient Incan heritage, indulge in traditional Bolivian cuisine, take a peaceful lakeside…

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Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles

Replace bustling traffic and city lights with tranquil desert scenery where the Milky Way lights the night sky and where your biggest roadblock is a desert tortoise crossing. A road…

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Best Weekend Trips from Phoenix, Arizona

Whether you’re visiting the city, just moved into town, or you’re a long-time local, most people are surprised to learn about all the different weekend trips from Phoenix. Phoenix is a great…

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8 Easy Hikes in Sedona, Arizona

With red sandstone buttes, spires, and mesa rock formations filling the scenery and mountains spanning the horizon, it’s no wonder Sedona is such a special destination. Luckily, due to the…

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Yosemite to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Road Trip

If you’re looking for the ultimate way to explore California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, then a Yosemite to Sequoia National Park road trip is a bucket list adventure. Also known as…

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21 Breathtaking Lake Tahoe Hiking Trails

From the crystal blue waters on the east shore to the high alpine lakes in Desolation Wilderness near the west shore to gentle meadow strolls in the north to high…

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Seattle to North Cascades National Park Road Trip

With glacier-capped mountains, lush green forests, and vast blue-green lakes, it’s no wonder why the North Cascades are known as the American Alps! And despite their immense beauty, the North…

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  • Highway 395 from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite
    Hiking,  Road Trips

    Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Road Trip

    April 3, 2023 /

    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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    February 10, 2023
    Nicole Jordan standing in front of giant sequoias on the Majestic Mountain Loop Yosemite to Sequoia National Park road trip

    Yosemite to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Road Trip

    August 31, 2023
    Bend to Crater Lake

    Bend to Crater Lake National Park Road Trip

    December 3, 2024
  • Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip
    Hiking,  Road Trips

    Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip

    March 21, 2023 /

    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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    Trekking Cerro Castillo Circuit

    April 10, 2023
    Highway 395 from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite

    Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Road Trip

    April 3, 2023
    Solo Woman Hiking at North Fork of Big Pine

    Solo Hiking Tips; How to Start Hiking Alone

    February 10, 2023
  • Scuba diving near a local island in Maldives
    International

    Ukulhas – Exploring a Local Island in the Maldives

    March 13, 2023 /

    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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    Salar de Uyuni Night stargazing tour in Bolivia, Nicole Jordan

    Salar de Uyuni Night Stargazing Tour

    February 18, 2024
    Sigiriya Rock Sri Lanka

    A bus ride in Sri Lanka.

    March 9, 2023
    Laguna de Los Tres with views of Mount Fitz Roy

    Laguna de Los Tres Hike in El Chalten

    April 16, 2023
  • Sigiriya Rock Sri Lanka
    International,  Stories

    A bus ride in Sri Lanka.

    March 9, 2023 /

    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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    Lake Titicaca from the shores of Copacabana, Bolivia

    Exploring Lake Titicaca in Copacabana, Bolivia

    February 6, 2024
    Laguna de Los Tres with views of Mount Fitz Roy

    Laguna de Los Tres Hike in El Chalten

    April 16, 2023
    Scuba diving near a local island in Maldives

    Ukulhas – Exploring a Local Island in the Maldives

    March 13, 2023
  • Delicate Arch, a can't miss spot on a Utah National Parks Road Trip
    Hiking,  Road Trips

    Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary

    March 9, 2023 /

    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…

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    Nicole Jordan standing in front of giant sequoias on the Majestic Mountain Loop Yosemite to Sequoia National Park road trip

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    August 31, 2023
    Diablo Lake Vista Point on a Seattle to North Cascades National Park road trip

    Seattle to North Cascades National Park Road Trip

    May 29, 2023
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Nicole Jordan hiking and backpacking guide

Nicole Jordan

Backpacking Guide, International Trip Leader, Writer, Photographer, Avid Adventurer & Guacamole Connoisseur

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    Bend to Crater Lake National Park Road Trip
  • Backpacking Kauai. Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast, Hawaii
    Backpacking Kauai: Napali Coast to Kalalau Beach
  • Salar de Uyuni Night stargazing tour in Bolivia, Nicole Jordan
    Salar de Uyuni Night Stargazing Tour
  • Lake Titicaca from the shores of Copacabana, Bolivia
    Exploring Lake Titicaca in Copacabana, Bolivia
  • Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles

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