Car Camping 101: A Beginner's Guide To Planning Your Outdoor Adventure

I absolutely love camping, it is one of my favorite outdoor activities. It can also be one of the easiest and most inexpensive types of travel, depending on how you go about it. Car camping essentially means that you pack up all of your camping gear into your car, drive to your campsite, and set up your site usually within eyesight of your car.

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The Complete Car Camping Packing List

Car camping can be an easy, fun way to spend some time outdoors and off the grid while still having access to some modern conveniences. You have a lot more flexibility when packing for a car camping trip because you don’t need to be able to carry everything on your back. This comprehensive list will help ensure you don’t miss a thing.

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Learning Photography: Where to Start

Not long ago I was in the same position as you. I wanted to improve my photography prior to a big trip I was taking. What I found was that there are a lot of resources out there to help the novice photographer. You don’t have to go back to school to learn photography. I know how hard it can be to get started, so I’ve put together a little list of some of the most helpful resources I’ve come across.

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Make Your Own Hummingbird Nectar

Hummingbirds are among the smallest and most adorable birds around. They are well known for their extremely fast heartbeat and rapid wing flaps, which means they burn through a ton of energy. Luckily, humans love to watch them. You can make your own hummingbird nectar at home with just two simple ingredients.

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Weekender's Guide To Chicago, IL

Until this trip, I hadn’t been to Chicago since I was a young child. A work trip brought me to the midwest, so I decided to add a weekend of fun in Chicago before heading home. Chicago is an amazing city full of culture, food, and attractions. From museums to the aquarium, there’s something for everyone. Check out how I spent three days in this wonderful city!

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The Best Virtual Tours That Let You Travel During Lockdown

I’ve been seeing a lot about virtual tours floating around the internet. What an amazing idea! Explore the world from the comfort of your own home. Obviously this is not the same as experiencing these places in person, but it will do in a pinch until global lockdowns are over and we can travel again.

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Simple Eco-Conscious Swaps For Living More Sustainably

Living a greener, more sustainable life isn’t as hard as it may seem. While it is pretty difficult to transition to a completely waste free lifestyle, there are many simple swaps you can make that will not only lower your environmental impact, but will also save you a little bit of money in the long run. I’ve made these swaps over the last couple of years, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t go back.

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5 Proven Effective Tips For Preventing Jet Lag

Jet lag is the worst. You sit on a plane for half a day, zipping through several time zones, and the next thing you know, your body doesn’t know what day or time it is. It really can put a damper on the first couple days of a trip. Lucky for you, I've found a few tricks over the years that have really helped me.

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