On most trips, Sarah and I have allowed ourselves a few days to settle into our surroundings before an outdoor adventure. Not this time. Less … Read the rest
Category: Adventures
Getting off the beaten path – do-it-yourself and organized adventures welcome!
Why I Went to Iceland
People often ask me why I went to Iceland. Ever since my wife, Sarah, and I have traveled together, every international destination (sorry, Canada, but … Read the rest
How to Handle a Rattlesnake Bite – and Other Tips
WanderingJustin.com thanks the Maricopa County Park staff for providing this great information on how to handle a rattlesnake bite … or even just a regular … Read the rest
Going to Costa Rica? 9 Tips to Help
Costa Rica is not showing any signs of slowing as a popular destination for Americans. And for good reason. The place is flat-out fun, with … Read the rest
Glow Worm Poop Mystery – SOLVED!
This is pretty funny … someone came to my blog today to find out whether glow worm poop glows. [Since I wrote this, few days … Read the rest
Pass Mountain Trail at Usery Park
Pass Mountain and many other county trails get overlooked often. And unless you live in the Phoenix area, the only time you’ve probably heard the … Read the rest
My Best Zorbing Tips for Beginners
I’m kind of surprised that people are finding WanderingJustin.com while searching for Zorbing tips for beginners. I’m not surprised because people are looking here for … Read the rest
Belize – The Right Destination for You”
The cool thing about Central America is that just because you’ve seen one of its countries, you haven’t seen them all. It might be natural … Read the rest
S.P. Crater – Cool Arizona Destination (With Video)
It’s easy to forget or to never even realize it – but much of northern Arizona’s landscape was shaped by fire. Or by lava, if … Read the rest
Making Peace with Vegetarians – A Visit to Cape Trib’s Fruit Farm
After my recent post “Can You Survive These 5 Foods”“, a reader called me out.
“What’s the matter with you” This is all … Read the rest
48 Hours in Queenstown, New Zealand
If New Zealandgave birth to adrenaline sports, Queenstown is where those sports gestated. It’s flanked by the aptly named Remarkables mountain range, perched … Read the rest
Riding the Zorb Sphere – Rotorua, New Zealand
I don’t know exactly what goes on inside Kiwis’ heads, or why they invented the Zorb. Is it that they have just eight … Read the rest
Rappelling into the Dark – The Glow Worm Caves of Waitomo
Suiting up for a trip into the glowworm caves has made me look like a complete doofus. I’m wearing bright-white rubber boots, a pair of … Read the rest
New Zealand Travel Itinerary – My Ideas
If you need some ideas for a New Zealand travel itinerary, I have you covered. Here are some suggestions for 14 full days in … Read the rest
Franz Josef Glacier – 7 Essential Tips
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Franz Josef Glacier on New Zealand’s South Island is one of only three places in the world where you can walk from … Read the rest
The world’s coolest hotel … and one of the coldest!
About a year ago, I talked to a teenager who stayed in the world’s coolest hotel. He made an awesome visit to Sweden to stay … Read the rest
The dirt on Hopkins, Belize
Hopkins, Belize, is the place to get away from Starbucks. Traffic. Commercialism. Even ATMs.
Hopkins, Belize, is a town of about 1,000 people. And I’m … Read the rest