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Josh Hewitt

Avid traveler and photographer who loves to see new places, meet new people, and experience new things. There is so much this world can teach us, we just need to explore!
The Top Travel Ideas for All 50 States in America – Part 2

The Top Travel Ideas for All 50 States in America – Part 2

The United States is a big and beautiful country with a wide variety of amazing landscapes.  Scattered throughout the country there is a mix of bustling big cities and laid-back rural towns that add to the country’s diversity.  Many people who visit the United States for the first time, or live here and haven’t traveled that extensively, don’t realize just how big and diverse the United States really is. There are so many places to explore in each state that the list of travel ideas is seemingly endless.
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A Look at My Travel Bucket List 2023 Edition

A Look at My Travel Bucket List 2023 Edition

If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that I have an annual tradition of updating my travel bucket list. In this article, I will outline my travel bucket list for 2023. It has been over a year since I have updated my bucket list and a lot has changed since then.

As much as this is an excercise for me to organize my travel goals and aspirations, I hope it provides value to you in the form of inspiration as well. Some of the destinations that I have explored in this world I learned about from your feedback. Hopefully some of my travels and travel goals inspire you in return!
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40 Cheap Destinations to Travel to for Under $40\Day

40 Cheap Destinations to Travel to for Under $40\Day

Traveling can be a richly rewarding endeavor that broadens your horizons and teaches you about other cultures and ways of life. On the flip side, travel can also be extraordinarily expensive, especially if you travel internationally. I cannot tell you how many people I have spoken to who would love to travel more, but just can’t make it work with their budget. If you are in this boat, I think you are going to really enjoy this list of cheap destinations to travel to for less than $40 dollars per day.

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The Ultimate Kruger National Park Safari Planning Guide

The Ultimate Kruger National Park Safari Planning Guide

Kruger National Park in South Africa is one of the world’s premier wildlife destinations. The Greater Kruger area is an expansive region that is comprised of beautiful landscapes and a wealth of wildlife. A Kruger National Park safari is an experience that you will treasure forever. At the same time, it can also be an overwhelming endeavor to plan.

If you are planning your first Kruger National Park safari and are feeling a little overwhelmed, you have come to the right place. In this comprehensive safari planning guide, I give you all the information you will need to plan your perfect Kruger National Park safari.
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Starting to Plan Our Trip to Southeast Asia

Starting to Plan Our Trip to Southeast Asia

It has been over six months since I returned from Africa, and I am thrilled to be planning another trip. As I mentioned in a previous post, we will be taking a trip to Southeast Asia this autumn. Like always, I will be sharing my trip planning process with you.

After much deliberation, we have decided to visit several locations in the countries of Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. The primary focus of the trip will be on three areas – Chaing Mai and Phuket in Thailand and Siem Reap in Cambodia. However, we also plan on spending a bit of time exploring both Bangkok in Thailand and Da Nang in Vietnam as well. In this article on planning our trip to Southeast Asia, I explain why we chose these sites and what our rough itinerary looks like so far.
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The Most Popular National Parks in the United States

The Most Popular National Parks in the United States

Last year, there was a total of 88,662,181 unique visits to the 63 national parklands in the United States. Let that staggering number sink in for a moment. If you’ve visited one of these incredible parks, that number is probably not that surprising to you. The national parklands in the United States have some of the most stunning and unique landscapes in the North America, if not the world. However, what you are probably wondering is which of these incredible parks are amongst the most popular national parks in America. If you have wondered which are the most visited national parks, you are in luck!
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The Ultimate Guide to Save Money on Hotels When Traveling

The Ultimate Guide to Save Money on Hotels When Traveling

In this article, I am going to share some easy and effective ways that you can save money on hotels when traveling. Some of these tips I have learned from other travelers and some I have learned from my own travel experience. However, all of these tips I have tried personally in the past and many I use regularly to save money on hotels.

I can personally attest to the effectiveness of each and every one of these tips. Like most things in life, you need to put in a little work, but there are significant hotel savings that you can find if you put in the effort. Following these easy and effective tips for saving money on hotels is a great start.
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An Amazing 14-Day Southwest United States Travel Itinerary

An Amazing 14-Day Southwest United States Travel Itinerary

If you have been searching for a Southwest United States travel itinerary that hits all the top spots, you are in luck. I have spent the last 20-plus years exploring the Southern Utah and Northern Arizona areas. Without a doubt, these are some of my favorite areas in the United States. With a countless number of stunning canyons, incredible rock formations, and amazing slot canyons to explore, it is an outdoor adventure wonderland.

However, there are so many incredible things to see that it can be a bit overwhelming to plan a trip. That is where this Southwest United States travel itinerary will come in handy. Not only does it hit all of the top spots to see, but it does it in the most logical way possible. That’s right, this itinerary minimizes your driving so that you have more time to explore.
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