5 Stunning Lake Getaways to Take in the U.S.

Lakes often go overlooked when people imagine a vacation surrounded by water. Beaches may offer sand and salty air, but they don’t always allow you to get back to nature and really enjoy your surroundings.  If enjoying your water-filled vacation in a relaxing destination surrounded by stunning mountain views or breathtaking forests sounds more your…

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Take a Low-Key Holiday

The past 18 months have been some of the most challenging and unexpected in recent memory for every single one of us. Now that things are beginning to return to something like normal, we are once again thinking about taking a holiday. While it might be tempting to aim for a dream getaway, that might…

September’s Guide Architect of the Month: Jessie Mahoney

We are so proud of the global community that Wild Bum has created, and we want all of our readers to get to know the amazing people in this community! So, each month we are happy to introduce you to one of our Guide Architects. This month, we can’t wait for you to get to…

How To Get Away Without Going All Out

Travel plans — canceled. Concerts — canceled. Large gatherings — canceled. The world may not be the most fun at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you have to let widespread closures get in the way of your vacation time. In fact, you can have more fun by sticking close to home, and you don’t…

Here’s Why Travel is the Best Form of Self-Care

Nowadays, self-care refers to how we look after our mind, body, and spirit. It helps in recentering ourselves, preventing burnout, and protecting our well-being, so we are better able to show up for ourselves and others in our lives.  Just as every person comes in different shapes and sizes, so is self-care. It represents a…

The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip From a CO Native

Surrounded by historic mineral mines, freckled with pristine high alpine lakes, under the gaze of towering Gothic-like steeples of rock and stone, lies the San Juan mountain range in Southwest Colorado. Southwest Colorado may be off the beaten path, but it’s also one of Colorado’s richest secrets. Pack your backpack, hiking gear, and plenty of…