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I’m Scott, a freelance writer who seeks out offbeat attractions and awesome destinations around the world. Come along as I bring you travel advice, trip inspiration, and dispatches from places that are fascinating, unusual, or just plain amazing!
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Most Popular Posts
My 39 Most Amazing Wildlife Encounters in Africa
The most memorable wildlife sightings in Africa included giraffes fighting, hippos attacking, lions eating, and elephants swimming.
The 30 Most Amazing Things I Saw in Iceland
From boiling mud pots to glacial ice chunks on black sand beaches, these were the most incredible sights in Iceland.
The American’s Guide to Visiting Havana: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Learn everything you need to know about Cuban food, lodging, money, crime, and more!
Latest Blog Posts
Visiting Athabasca Glacier, One of the Jewels of Jasper National Park
Here’s what you’ll see if you decide to visit Athabasca Glacier in Canada’s Jasper National Park.
48 Hours in Banff National Park: A Suggested Itinerary
You can pack a lot of lakes, hikes and glaciers into two days in Banff National Park! Browse this suggested itinerary for tips.
Rhino Walk in Zimbabwe: Getting Up Close With The Majestic Beasts in Matopos National Park
With the help of an experienced local guide, we were able to hike up close with several white rhinos in Zimbabwe’s Matopos National Park.
Absolute Africa Review: What It’s Like to Spend 52 Days on an Overland Safari Tour!
Here’s everything you need to know about traveling on an Absolute Africa Southern Safari overland truck tour through 8 countries.
The Complete Isle Royale National Park Visitors Guide
Our visitors’ guide to Isle Royale National Park answers all of your questions about camping, hiking, viewing moose and wolves, and taking the ferry to the remote park.
Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Hikes, Activities, Lodging, and 8 Things You Didn’t Know
Learn about the Great Smoky Mountains’ hiking trails, their historic log cabins, and their tiniest mammal.
Awesome Adventures
Tips for Climbing Namibia’s Dune 45 Before Sunrise
Climbing Dune 45 in Namibia to see the sunrise is one of the most fun activities you can do in the Namibian Desert.
Hiking One Mile Straight Up at Oahu’s Koko Crater Trail
The Koko Crater Trail in Oahu is a challenging hike that follows 1048 steps straight up the side of a volcanic crater.
I Jumped Into the Ocean With A Bunch of Sharks on a Cage Diving Encounter in Oahu
An experience shark diving in Oahu gave me a chance to see eight-foot-long sharks up close for the first time.
Quirky & Unusual
Quirky Attraction: International Museum of Surgical Science (Chicago)
Chicago’s International Surgical Science Museum is the place to find vintage wheelchairs, surgery-themed artwork, and medical artifacts.
Quirky Attraction: The World’s Largest Meteorite, Namibia’s Hoba Meteorite
At more than 50 tons, the Hoba Meteorite in Namibia is the world’s largest intact meteorite.
Quirky Attraction: The Longitudinal Center of Canada
Just east of Winnipeg sits the longitudinal center of Canada, with a big tourist sign and maple leaf flag made of flowers.
Travel Tips & Advice
The Ultimate Overland Safari Packing List (And What NOT to Pack!)
Packing for an African overland safari doesn’t have to be difficult. This guide describes the electronics, clothing, and personal items you’ll need to take.
How I Travel Cheaply: My Best Budget Travel Tips
My best budget travel tips for saving money on lodging, flights, food, and transit while traveling.
Eating Cheaply in Iceland: How I Spent Less Than $150 on Food in Nine Days
The cost of food in Iceland is high, but you can eat cheaply if you plan ahead and make smart shopping decisions.
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