A travel and lifestyle blog: cultivating purposeful experiences
Glamping (AKA “glam camping” or luxury camping) is quickly becoming a must-do travel trend. Thanks to Custer Hospitality and Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort in Custer, South Dakota, I had the opportunity to check glamping off my bucket list at the feet of the Black Hills, native American culture and Mount Rushmore. If you’re looking to glamp (or even just seek a nicer campground) in South Dakota, here is a brief review of Buffalo Ridge Camp Resort.
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You don’t need a genius to tell you that this past year has thrown us all off emotionally. We’ve been sad, resentful, kind of enjoying extra time at home, anxious and absolutely terrified all at once. But why? What causes all of this rollercoaster-like energy to stuff our chests? Perhaps, we have all been experiencing culture shock during COVID-19.
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The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah are becoming more and more popular, thanks to social media. However, because they are a relatively new must-see hotspot, information on them can sometimes be scattered and hard to read. So, here is everything you need to know (and probably more) about visiting the Bonneville Salt Flats.
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The Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah have become a recent hit for Southwest USA luxury travelers and broke road trippers alike. Thanks to social media, more and more people are hopeful in experiencing all of the beauty that the Bonneville Salt Flats have to offer.
However, because social media is often a highlight reel, no one seems to warn these hopeful prospects with some of the not-so-glamorous truths of the envied location. So, here are 5 things that people don’t tell you about visiting Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats:
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One of the most common questions I receive as a full-time traveler is: “How can you afford to travel?” Except, usually, the question is phrased a little differently…
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When you’re traveling, you want to capture photos to make your memories last. Perhaps, though, you don’t want all of your photos to look the same, with the same basic poses, subjects, and cheesy faces. You want to capture how each trip location truly made you feel on a new level. To make accomplishing this simpler, here are 15 creative, easy travel photography tips for beginners.
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“Aloha!” said the flight attendant as I hastily exited from the plane in January. “Be sure you have all of your belongings, and please wear your mask through the airport to baggage claim.”
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So, you’re hoping to trade your cold winter for a tropical, beach-y vacation in Maui, Hawaii, but you don’t know what to pack. Maybe you’re asking yourself, “Will it be hot enough for shorts and tank tops?” Or, “will it be too chilly?”
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Cultural competence is a relatively new concept. Many academic fields, universities, non-profits and corporations tout the term, but what does it even mean? What is cultural competence?
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One of the most frequently asked questions I receive is, by far, “what camera do you use?” So, I’ve finally compiled a complete list with all of my favorite camera gear for travel.
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