Circling the Peak of Denali: A Scenic Flight Tour to Kantishna
DENALI, ALASKA- For me, the crown jewel of activities over the summer has been the chance to go on a scenic flight-seeing tour around the...
What's the Deal with Seasonal Work in America?
DENALI, ALASKA- As someone that really wasn't plugged in to the seasonal circuit, like, ever, I was surprised to find such a large...
What's It Like With a National Park as My Backyard?
DENALI, ALASKA- Technically, Creekside is not within the boundaries of the park, but in practice this is insignificant. Unlike Central...
Where Will I Be Working This Summer?
DENALI, ALASKA- I’ll be spending the summer working at McKinley Creekside Cabins & Café, a small boutique lodge & restaurant 13 miles...
Fiesta, Fiesta: A Weeklong Party in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS- Fiesta—that means a big party, right? For the city of San Antonio, it means a big party on a colossal scale. First...
What Electronics Should You Pack?
Trying to decide what kind of electronic equipment to bring on a long-term adventure is a first-world problem of the highest magnitude,...
Should You Bring a Smartphone When Traveling?
This question comes down to your travel ethos. What do you want to accomplish? Personally, I had a smartphone for years and years, but...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Long Term
You can prepare all you want to leave home with all of your worldly possessions packed in a single bag, but it’s also important to know...
A Helpful Guide to Packing
If you don't use it at home, why would you bring it on the road? Packing for an extended trip can be a daunting task. You want to make...
What Kind of Backpack Should You Buy?
What kind of backpack should you purchase? This, my friend, is a much more important question than you might think. Your backpack will be...