Tag: nature

Travel and Our Planet: Iceland was So Beautiful it Hurt

At some point along my first long drive in Iceland, my friend, Yael, fell asleep sitting shotgun as I rounded the sea-side cliff roads on our way up the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Sometimes as you’re driving the less flat stretches of the Ring Road, you’ll be going up a hill and you can’t see beyond the…

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…

Lake Powell: The Desert Strips Away The Noise

My friends and I set out for a 30th birthday adventure on our ISLE paddle boards in Lake Powell, below was my biggest reflection and take away. You know the noise that’s constantly floating around in your head. Sometimes it’s the noise of endless scrolling, other times it’s the noise of intrusive thoughts or logical,…

6 Pointers for Taking Magical Photos of Nature

Part of documenting your travels through photography is properly capturing the places you are and the nature and scenery in that place. Here are 6 tips taking epic photos of nature, from Lisa Knight, a travel photographer who is part of the Wild Bum community.  I’ve always said that you could drop me off at…