Today we headed Southeast of Santa Barbara, California to visit a national park that I have been wanting to visit for quite some time. Not only does Joshua Tree National Park share my name, but it is also one of the most underrated parks in the Western United States.
Hiking the Inca Trail is one of the world’s most iconic trekking experiences—a journey that blends physical challenge, ancient history, and breathtaking Andean scenery into a single unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re drawn by the promise of reaching Machu Picchu at sunrise or the allure of walking in the footsteps of the Inca, this guide will help you prepare with confidence and clarity.
There are few places in this world as jaw-dropping as Machu Picchu and few hikes in this world with as much historical significance and as many beautiful vistas as the Inca Trail that was used by the Inca people to get to Machu Picchu. Before you begin to plan your trip, please use this guide to give you a sense of what you will need to pack with you when you visit Machu Picchu or hike the Inca Trail.
If you are in the planning stages for going on safari, let me first tell you how excited I am for you, as this will be an experience you will treasure for a lifetime. For those of you who might not be immediately planning on going on safari, but are interested, let me tell you with every fiber on my being that you should make that dream come true. The sacrifices to get there and go on safari are worth it a thousand times over.
It was nearly 2am in Tanzania’s infamous Serengeti National Park, and there we were, tucked into our cots underneath mosquito netting, with nothing between us and the wildlife except for a canvas tent. We were actually camping in the Serengeti.
The vast landscapes of Yellowstone and Grand Teton create one of the most dramatic travel pairings in the American West, where geothermal wonders meet jagged alpine peaks. This guide is designed to help you navigate both parks with confidence—whether you’re chasing wildlife sightings at dawn, planning scenic drives, or simply hoping to understand how these two iconic destinations complement each other.
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