Adventure — Blog — Kortellini

My friend Julia and I just dropped off our rental car from our 14 day road trip from Austin, TX to Denver, CO. It was an amazing 2,700 mile trip through 3 states and 8 national parks and this is our itinerary

Bucket List Places to see Before They Disappear

I recently returned from a trip to Peru, where I went to Machu Picchu and learned they would be closing the inside to tourists within the next 5 years, leaving it viewable only from afar. The change is inevitable to preserve this historic site, but it sparked my interest into how many places in the world will become unavailable to the public in the near future, either from damages caused by excessive tourism or by climate change.

Two Weeks in Peru + Ecuador

My boyfriend and I just spent almost two weeks exploring Peru and Ecuador while living out of our backpacks. It was my first time in South America and I absolutely loved it. I already can’t wait to go back to further explore this beautiful continent.

A Week in Tulum

I finally made it out to Mexico recently in mid-August with my high school best friends. It was such a great trip but as they say, every rose has its thorn. We had A LOT of mishaps on this vacation, I cannot stress enough how many issues we ran into flying in and out of Mexico. However, everything we did in between was so beautiful and fun, so I’ll focus on that.

Backpacking Grand Teton National Park

My boyfriend and I went backpacking in Grand Teton National Park over 4th of July weekend this year and had a phenomenal experience. There is just something about being in the woods with a view of the Grand Tetons surrounding you that makes all the hard work worth it.

Around Costa Rica in 12 Days

My best friends and I just returned from an amazing 12 day trip to Costa Rica. After a year of lockdowns, quarantines and finally vaccines, this trip was much needed. It was our third international trip together as a group and it might have been our favorite one yet. From kayaking, to scuba diving, to surfing and more - we had the adventure vacation of our dreams to make up for the lost year of 2020.

Lake Tahoe Ski Trip

Put skiing in Tahoe on your bucket list because this place is out-of-this-world beautiful and the area is so much fun. I spent a weekend spring skiing at 3 of the ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area and had an absolute blast.

Road Trip from Phoenix to Portland

I just got back from an amazing road trip with my friend starting in Phoenix, AZ and ending in Portland, OR. We went to some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen and did so many fun and exciting things along the way. Below you’ll find our itinerary, what we did each day and my recommendations if you decide to go on a similar trip yourself!

Eastern California National Park Road trip

My friend and I just got back from a beautiful long weekend in Eastern California visiting 4 National Parks in 5 days! We met a lot of obstacles trying to plan this trip due to the wildfires in California right now and Yosemite closing down.

Northeast Road Trip

A few weeks ago, I packed my boyfriend and my bags into a rental car and drove from NYC through the entire northeast of the United States. This can be done in less time but I had a week of vacation, so we decided to take our time. Below is our itinerary and some tips!

Backpacking in the Adirondack High Peaks

Backpacking in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks is my new favorite thing. I’ve gone twice over the past few months and I can’t wait to return when the weather warms back up.

What to Pack For Your Travels Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Below is a list of things you may not know you need for traveling internationally based on your zodiac sign. I tried not to lean too much into the stereotypes but some of them are just inevitable. Since we have most of the zodiac signs in our birth charts, these packing items can pertain to all of us!