A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
Do you want to visit Denali National Park as a budget traveler but don’t know where to start with your planning? This Denali National Park Budget Guide is aimed at solo budget travelers – so read on! One of the main places that most people traveling to Alaska want to experience is Denali National Park, […] Read more…
Everything I read online about the Captain Cook Monument trail on the Big Island of Hawaii made it out to be the hardest hike ever, with a brutal descent and no shade on an unmaintained trail. I have to admit, it scared me, and I was nervous about doing it, but I wanted to snorkel […] Read more…
I overcame my fear of small planes by doing a Denali Flightseeing tour during my time in Alaska – here’s why you should add Denali Flightseeing to your Alaska Itinerary. I never thought I would have the courage to fly in a tiny plane, I found large commercial planes scary enough. I certainly never imagined […] Read more…
Month Sixty-Nine was a month of moving around in Colorado for Toby’s work, working lots, and enjoying the winter weather. I started the month in the mountain town of Silverthorne, where Toby was working as a COVID tester, before moving onto Cañon City where I worked a shift with Toby, and explored the town. After […] Read more…
The Alice Lake hike in Idaho was one of the best day hikes that I did last year – in fact, it was one of the best day hikes I have probably ever done. This hike to Alice Lake in Idaho has it all. Stunning Rocky Mountain scenery, gorgeous lakes with crystal clear water of […] Read more…
If you are planning a trip to France but aren’t sure where to start – let me help you. The Dordogne Region is gorgeous and reasonably under the radar – so why not visit the most beautiful towns in Dordogne? You won’t regret it! What do you think of when you think of France? Paris […] Read more…
If you are going to do one multi-day hike in Colorado – the hike from Aspen to Crested Butte and back again over West Maroon Pass and East Maroon Pass is absolutely the one you should choose. In my opinion (from the many, many hikes I have done so far), it is the best hike […] Read more…
Want to find out the best hidden gems in Colorado where you can escape the crowds? Then read on! Colorado is an incredible state in the heart of the Rocky Mountains that is full of natural beauty, gorgeous mountain towns, and mining history. While Aspen, Vail, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Denver are all great […] Read more…
Looking for Sitka hiking trails during your time in Sitka, Alaska? Then Mount Verstovia is the one you should do! “Oh, it’s pretty easy.” I should have known better. When it comes to hiking in Alaska, what is rated as easy to an Alaskan can be the most grueling endurance test to anyone else. They […] Read more…
Have you heard of the Mount Healy Overlook Trail in Denali National Park? If you are planning on hiking in Denali, this trail should definitely be on your list. Read on to find out more. Along with seeing the mighty mountain itself, the thing I was most excited about when visiting Denali National Park was […] Read more…
