Colorado Foliage Tour
UNITED STATES - COLORADOColorado Foliage TourJeffrey Palmer 30 September 2019I'd long seen fall pictures of Colorado as the leaves changed colors. The images of colorful Aspen trees accenting the mountains were always inspiring. This year I had the opportunity to...
Colorado Budget
UNITED STATES - COLORADOColorado Budget Jeffrey Palmer 30 September 2019 Jeffrey Palmer 30 September 2019I've Passed through large portions of Colorado on a couple of occasions but always under darkness. I'd seen the shadows of the mountains looming over me but it...
Wind River Budget
UNITED STATES - WYOMINGWind River Range Budget Jeffrey Palmer 20 August 2019 Jeffrey Palmer 20 August 2019I first visited Wyoming back in 2009. Before then, I'd never heard of the Wind River Range but was given my first glimpse. I was struck by the beautiful and...
New Zealand Budget
SOUTH PACIFIC - NEW ZEALANDNew Zealand Budget Jeffrey Palmer 02 April 2019 Jeffrey Palmer 02 April 2019Before I even began to travel, New Zealand had always intrigued me. I've put off visiting for some time as it always seemed to be unaffordable. So, when we saw an...
Vegas Roadtrip Budget
UNITED STATES - SOUTHWEST Vegas Roadtrip Budget Jeffrey Palmer 16 December 2018 Jeffrey Palmer 16 December 2018 Sometimes, I'm not as concerned about a specific destination as I am with just getting away. For this trip, I just wanted to get outdoors and keeping the...
A Sprint Through the American Southwest
UNITED STATES - SOUTHWEST A Sprint Through the American Southwest Jeffrey Palmer 22 March 2016 Few places in the world offer more natural wonders than the American Southwest. The area has been imortalized by the film industry for the past half century. It presents...
Namibia Budget
AFRICA - NAMIBIA Namibia Budget Jeffrey Palmer 20 June 2018 Jeffrey Palmer 20 June 2018 If an African safari has always been a dream but the high cost has scared you away, Namibia is the place for you. With a little open-mindedness toward camping, you’ll be able to...
Review: Peru Hop
Review: Peru Hop 10 OCTOBER, 2017 Jeffrey Palmer Nathan and I had limited time in Peru before hiking the Santa Cruz Trek but wanted to explore a little more of the country. After some research, a visit to Huacachina seemed to be the best option. I usually avoid...
Santa Cruz Trek: Getting There
PERU - CORDILLERA BLANCA The Santa Cruz Trek - Getting There - Jeffrey Palmer 1 September 2017 Getting to the trailhead is generally straightforward. However, the journey to the Santa Cruz Trek is an adventure in itself. We chose to challenge ourselves by doing the...
Santa Cruz Trek
Peru - Cordillera Blanca The Santa Cruz Trek Jeffrey Palmer 30 September 2017 The Santa Cruz trek is the perfect introduction to high altitude hiking. Given the size of the surrounding mountains, the hike is manageable for hikers of varying fitness levels. ...
Kauai Hiking Guide
Kauai Hiking Guide 05 AUGUST, 2012 Kauai is known as the "Garden Isle". Ninety percent of the island is inaccessible by road. However, there are plenty of well developed hiking trails that will take you to its most beautiful places. From the cliffs along the Nā...
Playing the Points Game
Playing the Points Game 28 January, 2017 There are numerous techniques to help make travel more affordable. However, there always seemed to be one constant expense. Airline tickets are expensive and there are not many ways to significantly lower the cost. After...
Discount Airlines: What’s the Deal?
Budget Airlines: What's the Deal? 06 January, 2017 We have flown on discount airlines both domestic and abroad. For the most part, it has been a good experience. Low cost carriers offer prices so low that they provide a legitimate alternative to more traditional...
Hawaii: A Budget Destination
UNITED STATES - HAWAII - KAUAI Hawaii: A Budget Destination Jeffrey Palmer 29 August 2012 A trip to Hawaii is a dream destination for couples and families from around the globe. Whether it's the white sand beaches, lush rainforest, or the jagged cliffs that draw...
Camping in Iceland
Camping In Iceland 28 July, 2014 Iceland is currently one of the hottest travel destinations in the world. While it has become increasingly popular, many people still feel they are unable to afford a visit. Having spent just two weeks there, I can verify this is a...