In the United States, there are nearly 800 designated wilderness areas. Wilderness habitats in the United States protect a variety of environments, including marshes, canyons, and desert lands. For visitors who want to have a wilderness experience, the following are places they can visit right here in the United States. Joshua Tree Wilderness The Colorado and Mojave Deserts converge… Read more →
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5 Travel Books to Inspire You After the Pandemic
Join Pulitzer Prize winner and 20th-century literature titan John Steinbeck and his French poodle as they set out to rediscover America. Published in 1962, ride along with the duo across the highways of the country. Connect with loads of exciting people and places as he reflects on the changes America was experiencing. Read more →
Hawaii to Soon Allow Vaccinated Tourists
Although most Hawaiian islands are following the state’s two-test protocols for flight arrivals, Kauai still maintains tighter controls. The small island requires that on top of the initial negative pre-arrival test, tourists must stay at a pre-approved property for a three-day quarantine, upon which they must test negative again. Read more →
Why International Travel Should Be Reconsidered This Year
The European Union of countries has shut down its borders from all other countries. Not even Britain is allowed to fly tourists into France and Germany after Brexit and the high COVID numbers Britain has experienced. These countries won’t even admit business “tourists” via plane, so any place you would want to go that is part of the EU is closed to you anyway. Read more →
A Travel Kit for the COVID-19 Era
Like so much of our lives, travel has been severely impacted by COVID-19. For many months, it was simply impossible to travel as global communities instituted lockdowns and closed borders to keep their citizens safe. As we learn to live with the pandemic, and as travel slowly resumes in some places, it can be helpful to have a travel toolkit… Read more →
How to Plan an Enjoyable Staycation
In the middle of a pandemic, traveling far away to go on vacation simply isn’t possible, leading to many people feeling stressed out from ongoing work. However, an alternative to traditional holidays has been found by many, called staycations. Staycations allow people to take time off work and school to enjoy themselves even when they are at home. Consider these… Read more →
A Beginner’s Guide to Car Camping
Camping for the first time can be challenging. Car camping continues to grow in popularity for campers of all levels. For newcomers, it can be a bit overwhelming, but with the right tips and equipment, it can be a breeze. Here’s the ultimate beginner’s guide to car camping. Find the perfect location. The first step is finding the right location.… Read more →