I wasn’t always this brave. In fact, until about five years ago, I always made the responsible decision and lived in a blanket of fear. Well, maybe responsible is the wrong word, because if you ask me, this unconventional lifestyle that I’ve created to raise [...]
So you’ve decided to commit to the radical sport of rock climbing. Maybe you’ve already gotten a small taste of these painful ballerina shoes with your local climbing gym’s shoe rentals or maybe you haven’t and if so you’re in for a treat. Truth be told, [...]
Whether you’re traveling an hour or 10 hours for your next ski or snowboarding trip, you’ll want to make sure don’t forget any of the essential gear. How terrible would it be to arrive at the Ski Resort and you forgot your mittens or your [...]
There’s a reason the newest design at Lems Shoes is called the Mountain to Town series. The Trailhead shoes are the only pair of shoes you will ever need on a summer of exploration. […]
Four years ago, I had no idea that I was about to become a world traveler. Honestly, the idea hadn’t ever entered my mind. But then, we downsized our life and started roaming. Before I knew it, we had visited over 30 countries and with [...]
The first thing I thought when I tried Aftershokz Trekz air headphones was, “THIS IS WHAT IT’S LIKE TO EXPERIENCE MUSIC.” Imagine a combination of earbuds and headphones. Headphones usually have high sound quality and earbuds are lightweight for being active. With the Trekz Air [...]
Looking to find the perfect travel gift for kids? These 27 gift ideas are fun and functional making them perfect not only exciting for kids to unwrap, but also super useful for their next trip, adventure, or vacation! This blog was updated in November of [...]
Looking for the perfect gift for the adventure seeker or outdoor lover in your life? We’ve compiled 45 gift ideas varying from cheap to expensive so no matter what the occasion, your adventuring friend, family, or acquaintance will be totally stoked to open their gift [...]
There are so many different types of women’s wetsuits on the market, it’s practically impossible to know which one to buy. I’ve tried all sorts of wetsuits from all sorts of brands. Call me a wetsuit snob, but when it comes to a good wetsuit [...]
We've backpacked all over the world. In Europe, we backpacked the Tour du Mont Blanc last year. Earlier this year, we backpacked the Kalalau Trail in Kauai. In New Zealand, our entire family backpacked for 4 days and 3 nights in Abel Tasman. Backpacking can take you [...]
La Sportiva’s Bushido Trail Shoes are the best adventure travel shoes I’ve ever had. These shoes will last you forever wherever you go wether it’s a multi-day backpacking trip, strenuous hiking, trail running, or a climbing approach. These shoes will take your adventuring to the [...]
Backpacking the world isn't just for 20-somethings. Our family of seven loves to long term travel with just backpacks and a tent. Besides being an extremely affordable way to travel, it takes us to the most incredible locations in new countries. This blog includes everything we packed [...]
Whether it’s for Christmas, Hanukkah, Birthdays, or just to show appreciation for the adventure/wellness mama in your life, these are my favorite things that all adventure and wellness mamas should have. They are the things I miss the most when we are abroad and what [...]
Do you stare longingly at photos of epic mountainscapes, beautiful forests, and gorgeous waterfalls? Do you look at travel blogs and say, “I wish I could do that?” Do you want to try new things, get outdoors, see amazing places, and feel adventurous? Wonder what gear you [...]
