Camping in Dry Tortugas National Park: Everything You Need to Know
Dry Tortugas National Park, located 70 miles off the coast of Key West, Florida, is the most remote national park in the Lower 48. The park consists of seven isolated islands in the Gulf of Mexico, only a few of which travelers are allowed to visit. Most people visit the park as a day trip from Key West, but, for a lucky few adventurous travelers, you can actually camp in Dry Tortugas National Park, allowing you to take in the punchy sunsets, starry skies, and pristine beaches—essentially all to yourself. My husband, Justin, and I have visited over 40 U.S. National Parks and camping at Dry Tortugas is easily one of our favorite experiences in our beautiful public lands. So if you want to experience one of the most unique and remote places that the contiguous United States has to offer, here’s everything you need to know about camping in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park: Everything You Need to Know
The Florida Keys is one of the most popular road trip destinations in the United States, but did you know that they’re also home to the most remote national park in the lower 48? Located 70 miles off Key West, Dry Tortugas National Park offers a unique mix of Civil War history, abundant wildlife, and tropical natural beauty. But despite the Keys’ popularity and the park’s stunning landscape, it remains one of the least visited national parks in the United States. If you want to experience this incredible place for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida’s best-kept secret.
The ULTIMATE 7 Day Bolivia Itinerary: From Lake Titicaca to the Uyuni Salt Flats
After traveling to eight countries in South America over the course of seven months, I can confidently say that Bolivia was my favorite country on this incredible continent, with unique cultural traditions, warm people, and totally out-of-this-world landscapes. While Bolivia isn’t the most massive country, there’s a TON of cool stuff to do here—you could easily spend months exploring this dynamic and beautiful country. But, if you only have a week in this incredible place, we’ve crafted the perfect Bolivia itinerary to squeeze in seeing the best the country has to offer.
14 Incredible Things to do in La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz, Bolivia is a unique city where old meets new, with a quirky mix of shiny skyscrapers, witches’ markets, and colorful murals. And, as the biggest city in the country, there are tons of incredible places, restaurants, parks, and more to explore. Here are 14 incredible things to do in La Paz, Bolivia, one of the most dynamic cities in South America.
Seeing Cholita Wrestling in La Paz, Bolivia: Everything You Need to Know
La Paz, Bolivia is a city of contrasts—where witches sell potions next to shiny skyscrapers and grandmothers, wearing distinctive Bolivian clothing, sit in aerial tramways that zoom through the sky. One of the most famous activities in the city is a perfect example of all of these juxtapositions—the weekly Cholita Wrestling show, where Indigenous women, wearing traditional cholita outfits, face off and throw each other around the ring. If you want to experience this unique show for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about seeing Cholita Wrestling in La Paz, Bolivia.
Visiting Monkey Island in Florida: Everything You Need to Know
Florida is known for its kitschy attractions, from rubber ducky-themed bars to underwater mermaid shows. One of its quirkiest attractions is Monkey Island in the Homosassa River in central Florida, a small island that’s known for acting as an Alcatraz of sorts for mischievous spider monkeys. If you want to visit this goofy stop for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Monkey Island in Florida.
21 Awesome Things to do in Uyuni, Bolivia
The most popular destination in the colorful country of Bolivia is the Uyuni Salt Flats (or Salar de Uyuni), which also hold a bunch of impressive titles, including being the flattest place AND the largest salt flat on the planet (you can actually see them from space!). As you might expect, these salt flats are quite remote, with only a handful of tiny towns sprinkled throughout this region. Accordingly, most travelers base themselves in Uyuni, a small city in southern Bolivia. If you want to explore the salt flats and the surrounding otherworldly landscape for yourself, here are 21 awesome things to do in Uyuni, Bolivia.
Hauganes Hot Tubs in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know
The northern coastline of Iceland is full of hidden gems, from tiny fishing villages and stunning fjords to rugged volcanic craters and natural hot springs. One of the best places to enjoy the Land of Fire and Ice’s geothermal activity in northern Iceland is at the Hauganes Hot Tubs, a unique series of pools (including one that looks like a Viking ship!) in a small fishing village, overlooking the Eyjafjörður fjord and the surrounding snow-capped mountains. So if you want to soak in these beautiful pools yourself, here’s everything you need to know about the Hauganes Hot Tubs in northern Iceland.
Fosslaug Hot Spring in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know
Iceland is known for its sprawling glaciers, epic mountainscapes, and steaming hot springs. One of the most underrated hot springs in the country is Fosslaug, tucked away in the rolling hills of Icelandic farmlands, near the country’s northern coast along the Ring Road. This small natural hot spring sits along the rushing Huseyjarkvisl River, right near the brink of the beautiful Reykjafoss waterfall. So if you want to visit Fosslaug for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting this cozy hot spring in northern Iceland.
Martillo Island: What You Need to Know About Seeing Penguins in Ushuaia, Argentina
Ushuaia, Argentina is known for being the southernmost town on the planet and for the dramatic scenery of Tierra del Fuego—but did you know that you can also actually see penguins here? Martillo Island, located near Ushuaia, is home to multiple species of penguins during the austral summer, who flock to this island to breed and raise their chicks. So if you want to see these feathered cuties for yourself, here’s everything you need to know about visiting Martillo Island, the only place to see penguins in Ushuaia.