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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!
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.

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!

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.

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.

What You Need to Know to Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

What You Need to Know to Visit Dead Horse Point State Park

There are many incredible state parklands in the United States, but Dead Horse Point State Park in Southern Utah might just be the most renowned. The park, which gets its name from a legend that cowboys used the peninsula of rock surrounded by sheer sandstone cliffs to corral wild mustangs.

According to the legend, horses were once left corralled on the waterless point where they died of thirst. If you believe the legend, these dead horses still haunt the park to this day.

Everything You Need to Visit Alstrom Point in Glen Canyon

Everything You Need to Visit Alstrom Point in Glen Canyon

While most people who visit Glen Canyon come to spend time on the water or on one of the area’s many beaches, its prettiest viewpoint is located far away from any beach. Nestled on a cape that extends south into Lake Powell from Padre Bay and Warm Creek Bay is where you will find the iconic Alstrom Point viewpoint.

From Alstrom Point, you can see straight across Lake Powell. Looking down on a cross-section of the lake, you have a perfect viewpoint to appreciate all of the lake’s finger-like canyons. As you gaze across the horizon, your eyes will feast on the beauty of the hoodoo rock formations climbing out to rise above the water. And at sunset, you will marvel as the entire landscape seems to glow with the setting sun.

15 Most Common Travel Scams and How to Avoid Them

15 Most Common Travel Scams and How to Avoid Them

Most of us are also extremely trusting when we travel.  You have to put yourself out there and put your trust in other people to a certain extent when you travel someplace you are unfamiliar with.  For this reason, most of us like to think the best of the people we meet and interact with when we travel.

However, not every travel deal you encounter is legitimate and not everyone you cross paths with during your travels will be genuine and honest.  For that reason, you need to be careful when you are booking your travel and when you are out-and-about on trips.

The Top 40 Things to See When Visiting Australia

The Top 40 Things to See When Visiting Australia

Known for its breathtaking beaches, unique and beautiful wildlife, and a stunning diversity of landscapes, the country of Australia is one of the most incredible countries to visit. Whether you are looking to have an adventure in the Australian Outback, tour one of the country’s incredible cities, visit the quaint Australian wine country, or explore one of Australia’s many incredible beaches, you are certain to have the trip of a lifetime when visiting Australia. If you are thinking about planning a trip and are wondering what things to see when visiting Australia, you have come to the right place.



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