A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
Planning a trip to Waikiki but are nervous about dealing with large crowds? Luckily there are lots of fun and affordable things to do in Waikiki to escape the crowds. Visiting Waikiki is on many a bucket list of things to do in Oahu. Which is why escaping the crowds in Waikiki is easier said […] Read more…
Want to find out the best hikes in Golden to work up a sweat and see some incredible scenery? I got you! Add these awesome Golden hikes to your Denver or Golden Itinerary. Golden, Colorado is a beautiful mountain town located at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills in a river valley. It is […] Read more…
I know I have briefly mentioned in my recent travel recaps that we are planning a big Great Lakes Road Trip this summer, but I wanted to share more about our plans as we would love any travel recommendations you guys have! Our grand plan is to drive around the Great Lakes, following the shoreline […] Read more…
Got some time to spare on your Denver trip? Take a day trip to one of these beautiful mountain towns near Denver – you won’t regret it! A lot of people that haven’t been to Denver assume it is a mountain city. It is known as the Mile High City after all so I can’t […] Read more…
If you are planning a trip to Oahu, make sure you don’t miss North Shore Oahu – home to laidback Hawaiian surf culture, gorgeous beaches, and delicious dining. Read on to find out the best things to do on the North Shore. I have visited four Hawaiian islands in total over the past 12 years […] Read more…
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 (also known as the Ka’Awaloa 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 […] 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…
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 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…