Some of our main destinations are outdoors. Hiking and camping are two of our favorite activities, reflected in the articles posted on Wanderer Writes.
The posts here highlight some of the most beautiful natural sites we traveled through, and the wildlife we encountered. You’ll also find tips on how to preserve beauty of these places, and how to travel sustainably through them.
The autumn colors of Brasov, showcasing all shades of gold, yellow, orange, red, rust, brown, and everything in between, are the result of the city being surrounded by densely forested mountains on all sides. I was lucky enough to witness this beauty, since I spent the autumn in Brasov. At least the month of October, […]
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If you have enough time the summer, a road trip from Phoenix to Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, from the heat of the Sonoran Desert to the cool Oregon Coast, can be one of the best summer vacations you will experience. Roadtripping is my family’s favorite way to travel, at least when we don’t need
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During our recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii, I learned about volcanoes, since the entire island is one giant volcano, the most active on our planet. Which means we visited several locations where we got up close to volcanic fields, lava beds, craters and calderas. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park offers an opportunity to
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Sometimes we go where tourists go, we thought when we booked a trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. We haven’t been to Hawaii in decades, and never visited the Big Island. While Kauai would still be my favorite, the Big Island is now a close second. Part of the reason might have to do
It may not be the main reason to visit the famous archaeological site, but encounters with wildlife in Tikal are an added benefit of the experience. First and foremost known as an ancient Maya archaeological site, Tikal is also a protected wildlife preserve. During my recent visit, besides the famous pyramid-temples, I enjoyed the dense
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Preserving the largest concentration of large-scale ancient structures in the Four Corners built by the Ancestral Puebloans, Chaco Canyon is one of the most studied archaeological sites in the U.S. Southwest. Along with Aztec Ruins and several smaller Chacoan sites, the ancient ruins in Chaco Canyon are a designated UNESCO Heritage site since 1987, recognized
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Autumn in Arizona is one of the best times to enjoy be outdoors in the state, from the low and high deserts to the aspen-filled mountains, and everywhere in between. In the desert, temperatures drop and vegetation comes back to life, making it perfect for an outing. On the other hand, at higher elevations, where
National parks and monuments in Arizona showcase and protect a variety of unique landscapes and historical sites. Nicknamed the Grand Canyon State after one of its parks, Arizona is home to 24 National Park units. This includes three major National Parks, a Historical National Park, and several National Monuments. However, they are all under the
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Since we live in the desert, visiting another desert environment like White Sands National Park has never been a priority on our bucket list. However, when we made it there this spring, we realized we’ve been missing out on some spectacular scenery. I’ve never seen sand dunes as white or as extensive as the ones
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Cliff dwellings are relatively common in the Southwest, but few offer an insider look as clear as the Gila Cliff Dwellings in Southern New Mexico. Not as extensive and spectacular as Mesa Verde in Colorado, or as easy to reach as Montezuma Castle in Arizona, they are still some of the best ancient sites in
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We spent Thanksgiving weekend of 2022 at Zion National Park. Although it was extremely crowded, we still had a good time, and even found tranquil moments in some secluded spots. The landscape, the trails, and the Lodge are still the same as the first time we visited the dramatic park, though the experience was different
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The changing colors of the rocks combined with their sharp edges, along thousands of formations as far as you can see, will leave you in awe.
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