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    27 Sustainable Gift Ideas For Travelers: Affordable & Eco-Friendly

    19/11/202124/11/2021

    Traveling isn’t always chasing waterfalls, island hopping, grubbing out on exotic foods, and all the exciting things you think of when you imagine yourself exploring a new country. Those of us who yearn to go to far-off places have a massive heart for the people and animals who are in it because odds are we

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    50 BEST Gifts For Outdoor Lovers They’ll Cherish

    07/12/201921/10/2022

    Finding that shell-shocking, immaculate, dare I say, the best gift for outdoor lovers can seem like a bit of a hassle with the overwhelming amount of outdoor stores, brands swirling around AND not to mention the stress of the holidays on top of all of that. This gift guide will cover all the best gifts

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    50 Best Gifts For Hikers That Will Fuel Their Adventures

    11/11/201923/10/2022

    As Micheal Bublé defrosts and the holidays come right around the corner, shopping for the best gifts for hikers, and anyone else for that matter, is at the top of everyone’s to-do list. For those of you that have a hiker in your life, getting them the BEST gift this season is going to be

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  • Howdy! My name is Aaren, but I’m also informally known as an oat milk latte loving, mountain climbing, adventure seeker. My travels have no bounds, whether you’re searching for the best coffee shops in a new city, or looking for your next hiking adventure, my little corner of the internet has you covered. New here? Click below to read more about my story!

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    Got a little teary-eyed after finishing the Highli Got a little teary-eyed after finishing the Highline Trail and this was the view on the shuttle ride back to the car 🥹 #glaciernationalpark #travelmontana #solofemaletraveler #hikingtrip #roadtrips
    do you remember being excited for recess as a kid? do you remember being excited for recess as a kid? getting to lineup in neat lines (I always made sure my feet fit snug in the square tiles), and being forced to contain your enthusiasm into a soccer mom power walk on your way down to the playground. 

I never liked kickball. I couldn’t hit the ball the furthest, wasn’t the fastest, and my catching skills were unreliable. But I still persisted because I still had fun cheering on everyone else. 

But as I’ve gotten older and started to pursue my dreams of being a travel blogger or (*shudders* content creator), I can’t help but feel like I am that young girl again waiting in the long line of players, just to be one of the last ones chosen. 

I always say that social media is one of the greatest blessings. If it weren’t for it, we would have a whole lot less freedom and connection in our lives (there is a ton of bad too but let’s stay on track here) but after waiting on the sidelines, cheering everyone else on for what feels like forever, it’s hard for me to want to line up anymore to play the game. because day after day, its eyes wander over me and choose someone else. and I say, “that’s okay, I’ll try again tomorrow”

And whenever I am feeling this way, I try to refocus on what I have accomplished instead of what I haven’t. Having posts rank on page 1 of Google, being accepted into another ad network, being reached out to for freelance, people I look up to validate my work. And still, after all these years, I always find myself saying that I’m grateful for getting what I needed, and not what I wanted. 

If you’re next to me in the kick ball line, no matter what team you hope chooses you, just think of that little girl in grade 4 and think about how she would feel looking at everything you’ve worked so hard for. I think she would be inspired by you. Keep pushing forward.

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    Ya girl copped a CORE ENCHANTMENT PERMIT with the Ya girl copped a CORE ENCHANTMENT PERMIT with the most favorable dates 😭🤌🏼

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    Follow @aarenprody for my up and coming videos abo Follow @aarenprody for my up and coming videos about the 10 Essentials of Hiking 🥰

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    FINDING CHEAP HIKING GEAR 👇🏼 One of my favo FINDING CHEAP HIKING GEAR 👇🏼

One of my favorite things about hiking is that it’s a cheap hobby to have, after the first initial investment. 

While you don’t have to have the best gear, you do need items that are crucial for your safety! This adds up, so here’s where to find discounted stuff ✍🏼

🏕 FACEBOOK GROUPS / MARKETPLACE: These are the best because you can generally get some nice quality items for way cheap! I bought my Garmin InReach for $200 less and it’s brand new! 

🥾ONLINE OUTLETS/APPS: Large retailers like REI and Patagonia have outlet links on their site where they sell certified used gear that goes through their team before it’s posted! Try checking apps like @depop and @poshmark for people selling their things!

🌲REI GARAGE SALE: I wish I would have known about before I bought all my gear! This is an annual event hosted by @rei where they sell all their clearance and returned gear at HUGE discounts in their parking lot! They host this every year around spring time

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    VISITING TOURISTY LOCATIONS 👇🏼 I’m a big VISITING TOURISTY LOCATIONS 👇🏼

I’m a big believer in paving your own adventure and enjoying whatever trip makes YOU the most fulfilled, however there are a lot of people that will shade you for visiting touristy locations nowadays.

⭐️ Here’s the deal, places are touristy for a reason and you don’t get some type of travel award because you didn’t go to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland 🇮🇸 or Kawasan Falls in the Philippines 🇵🇭 

Anytime I am visiting a “tourist attraction” I aim for a few things to make it more enjoyable for myself, because let’s face it, no matter what you’re doing, feeling like a sardine isn’t fun.

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- Go in the off season. “Unfavorable” time to travel = less people! Think of it like going to Greece in the Winter vs Summer

- Arrive as early as possible. Your experience at the Trevi Fountain in Rome is going to be a hell of a lot different if you get there before sunrise.

Keeping these two things in mind helps make touristy places feel less touristy! I also mix in off the beaten path travel spots so that I feel the most fulfilled on my trips. 

What type of travel fulfills you?

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    WHY EARLY HIKES ARE THE BEST HIKES 👇🏼 🌲 WHY EARLY HIKES ARE THE BEST HIKES 👇🏼 

🌲The fewest amount of crowds
🌲The best weather

You can expect most trails in National Parks mainly to feel like a line at six flags if you get there late enough. I love waking up early because it allows me to squeeze in more hikes in my day and to avoid the midday heat 🥾🤾🏽

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    Defrosting my final form when this day hits 🤣 Defrosting my final form when this day hits 🤣

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