The Best Hike in Washington

Before the pandemic, I traveled largely to epic international destinations for hiking. From hiking Macchu Pichhu in Peru to the 10-day Tour Du Mont Blanc in Europe, I sought out mind-blowing scenery. The pandemic however forced me to recreate in my own backyard and little did I realize that I have access to stunning hikes […]

Backpacking Guide for Beginners

I didn’t grow up backpacking in the outdoors. I grew up in a city in India. When I immigrated to the States with my parents as a teenager, they were too busy trying to re-build their lives and I was too busy trying to adjust to a new culture. Therefore, as an adult, going backpacking […]

The Best Day Hike Snacks

This is a sponsored post on best day hike snacks written by me on behalf of ADM. All opinions are 100% mine. I never used to cook before the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, but during much of the lockdown, like everyone else, I was forced to stay home. And as gyms and […]

Destination Guide: What to Do in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Carmel is a rather unique seaside town in Northern California. In a setting that feels far removed from the real world, tree-shaded streets are lined with lovely Victorian buildings and little storybook cottages. It’s the perfect 48-hour getaway from San Francisco. Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend with your significant other or a short […]

California Gold Country: A Road Trip Guide

I’ve lived in Northern California for most of my life and didn’t think there was anything new to discover in my state, until the pandemic hit in 2020. In October 2020, I set out on a road trip to explore the California Gold Country with a fellow photographer friend from San Francisco, epic7travel. Our mission? […]

How to Plan a Road Trip to Mt. Shasta, CA

It’s the summer of July, 2020. America and most of the world is in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Typically, this is the time most of us are looking to take our summer vacations, whether domestic or international. Given that most countries are not accepting the American passport currently, due to America’s rising cases, […]

5 Lessons Learnt Trekking Torres Del Paine

I was not born an athlete. And neither am I one now. So how was I going to carry a backpack with food, water and clothes for a 5 day trek in one of the world’s best national parks, self-guided? Was I fit enough? Was I emotionally strong enough? Could I even carry my backpack […]