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2020 Gift Guide For Him | The Adventurer

I asked a bunch of my guy friends, who like to do these things what THEY would want this year for Christmas, and this is what they suggested. So here is my gift guide for him, the adventurer.

Explore Southern Utah Hidden Gems With Dogs

There are five national parks in Utah, and none of the State Parks are really visited or talked about by non-locals yet there are so many things to see that are equally as good if not more. Not just t...

Scuba Diving in Panama City Beach Florida | A Weekend Getaway

Scuba Diving in Panama City Beach is one of the best places to go Scuba Diving for Shipwrecks. It is also a perfect location for those who recently got their Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification. P...

Best Places To See Fall Colors in Utah (A Local's Guide)

Best Places To See Fall Colors in Utah (A Local's Guide). Want to do some leaf-peeping and get some of the best fall photos in the country? Utah is the best place to do a road trip for fall colors.

Things To Do In Bear Lake Utah - A Local's Guide

The beautiful waters of Bear Lake in Utah are alluring and hold so much promise of mountain adventure. Don't forget though, this is right next to the Cache and Wasatch National Forest, so there are lo...

Flying During COVID From A Physician Assistant

For those who are nervous to fly during COVID, for those who (like me) are trying to balance their mental health and need to see friends and/or family. Here is what you can expect when going into the...

Living Room Hike In Salt Lake City | How To Not Get Lost

The Living Room Hike in Salt Lake City is really a right of passage for all who live here. The trail is considered moderate, but you can easily get lost of you don't know where to go, park, or how to...

The Best Places To Eat In Bear Lake Utah | From A Local

Contrary to popular belief, Bear Lake Utah does have some pretty cool and delicious places to eat. Let me take you through each meal and delicious dessert I recommend to try when visiting Bear Lake Ut...

Scuba Diving Dreams

Scuba Diving in Panama City Beach Florida | A Weekend Getaway

Scuba Diving in Panama City Beach is one of the best places to go Scuba Diving for Shipwrecks. It is also a perfect location for those who recently got their Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification. P...

Things To Do In Fishlake National Forest

Things To Do In Fishlake National Forest that might surprise you are possible. Did you know you can snorkel and go scuba diving in the desert? This place also holds the largest organism on earth, Pand...

Saving Sea Turtles with STOP in Fort Lauderdale

Visiting Gumbo Limbo, and the Loggerhead Marine Center set the stage for going tiwh STOP to save Sea Turtles in Florida. Go on a baby sea turtle trek today!

Diving Singer Island Florida - Is Better Than Florida Keys

Diving Singer Island in Florida is rated higher than the Florida Keys in 8 out of 9 categories by Scuba Magazine. If you are Scuba Diving in Florida, this is one not to miss.

How To Avoid Motion Sickness, and Treat It While Traveling

There is nothing worse than getting sick on your dream vacation. Here are some motion sickness treatments I found work well with my patients, and for me.

Best Day Trips From Orlando Florida

It isn't just about the beaches and amusement parks, Florida has an old side to it that tourists don't see. Learn how to have an authentic Florida getaway.

Scuba Diving in Cabo San Lucas |My First Time Diving

Cabo San Lucas is a perfect place to go Scuba Diving as a new Diver. It is beautiful, exhilarating and has unique features like whale watching, seals, and an underwater Sandfall

What Does Responsible Tourism Mean?

The travel industry is throwing around this term: Responsible Tourism or Sustainable Tourism. So what does Responsible Tourism mean?

Hometown Hot Spots

Explore Southern Utah Hidden Gems With Dogs

There are five national parks in Utah, and none of the State Parks are really visited or talked about by non-locals yet there are so many things to see that are equally as good if not more. Not just t...

Best Places To See Fall Colors in Utah (A Local's Guide)

Best Places To See Fall Colors in Utah (A Local's Guide). Want to do some leaf-peeping and get some of the best fall photos in the country? Utah is the best place to do a road trip for fall colors.

Things To Do In Bear Lake Utah - A Local's Guide

The beautiful waters of Bear Lake in Utah are alluring and hold so much promise of mountain adventure. Don't forget though, this is right next to the Cache and Wasatch National Forest, so there are lo...

Living Room Hike In Salt Lake City | How To Not Get Lost

The Living Room Hike in Salt Lake City is really a right of passage for all who live here. The trail is considered moderate, but you can easily get lost of you don't know where to go, park, or how to...

The Best Places To Eat In Bear Lake Utah | From A Local

Contrary to popular belief, Bear Lake Utah does have some pretty cool and delicious places to eat. Let me take you through each meal and delicious dessert I recommend to try when visiting Bear Lake Ut...

Rules of Camping In Utah | A Plea From Locals

I am a Utah local and echo many locals here when pleading with visitors on how to treat our home. If you plan to visit Utah, here are some camping rules that the locals are pleading with you to hear.

Things To Do In Fishlake National Forest

Things To Do In Fishlake National Forest that might surprise you are possible. Did you know you can snorkel and go scuba diving in the desert? This place also holds the largest organism on earth, Pand...

Things To Do In Blanding Utah

Blanding sounds like boring doesn't it? Well it is FAR from boring! It has some of the best attractions and parks centered around Native American Culture in the Utah.

Why Alta Ski Resort Is the Best Ski Resort in Utah

Utah has the greatest snow on earth, but if you are a skier, how do you choose where to ski? I make it easy for you, CHOOSE ALTA, it truly is the best ski resort in Utah.

A Month by Month Travel Guide for 2020

It is hard to choose where to travel, let alone the time of year that it is best to travel there. Here are my suggestions after over two decades of traveling the world.

Christmas Activities near Salt Lake City Utah (from a Local)

There are so many Christmas activities near Salt Lake City to help foster the holiday feelings, and remembering the reason for the season.

Thanksgiving Activities Near Salt Lake City Utah (from a Local)

Foster those family relationships, and use this Guide for Thanksgiving Activities near Salt Lake City Utah to turn your Black Friday into a White Friday of Service and outdoor activities.

Halloween Activities near Salt Lake City Utah (from a Local)

Want to travel somewhere for Halloween? Here is a guide on Halloween Activities in Salt Lake City Utah. My hometown has everything from pumpkin patches on cattle farms to 5 levels of Haunted house sca...

Where To Take A Scenic Road Trip For Fall Colors In The USA

It might be hard to pick where to take a scenic road trip for fall colors in the USA. Here are my top 15 places to see fall foliage in the United States.

Hiking in Goblin Valley State Park

Jump inside a childhood fantasy world when you visit Goblin Valley State Park in Utah. The hoodoo playground and dark sky park will ignite your imagination.

8 Beautiful Hikes in Moab for Dogs (A Local's Guide)

Many National Parks do not allow dogs. Here is a comprehensive guide to a Dog-Friendly Moab. This Guide includes 8 Dog-friendly Hikes, Dog-friendly hotels, dog parks, pet wash, and picturesque places...

Ultimate Guide to Hiking in Kodachrome Basin

Kodachrome Basin State Park is a lesser known park in Southern Utah. It has some of the most breathtaking geological formations that could rival any in the world. In this comprehensive guide, I will s...

Legends of Moab

If you have ever been to Moab, you know that many of the trails, climbing routes and surrounding parks all have strange names to them. Did you ever wonder why? Discover the Legends of Moab and how the...

Tips on Hiking in Zion National Park (From a Local)

Learn from my mistakes & learn what to do when hiking in Zion National Park. Conquer Angel's Landing the right way. Plan your trip to this beautiful Park.

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Welcome to Culture Trekking!

My name is Janiel, a medical professional, and solo adventurer. I have over 23 years of international travel experience and have a sincere passion for celebrating humanity, connecting with cultures, finding unique art and adventure. I’m an advocate for animals and sustainable travel and want to invite you to join the Culture Trekking community.


       

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