Drink Brilliantly with LARQ: A High-Tech Water Bottle For the Savvy Traveler

Water is the foundation to life. Our mind, body, and health depend on it. So why not drink the purest. form of it all day everyday? I want to introduce you to LARQ, an innovative water bottle that's redefining how we purify water on-the-go. For the past 18 months, I've embarked on numerous adventures, exploring …

Wildlife Expedition with GVI and AFS Next

Giraffe in South Africa- Photo taken by Jeff Hyer

I am currently writing this with the most gorgeous view in sight. A beautiful savannah is rolling over the hills with the South African mountains peaking over the bush. A tower of giraffes and a herd of impala are grazing in the distance and my feet are in the hot African sun. There is a …

Summer Road trip to Banff National Park

Peyto Lake

Summer Road Trip to Banff National Park In the winter of 2017, a friend and I road tripped through Banff National Park on a whim. We explored frozen waterfalls, skated over frozen Lake Louise, went on a few slippery hikes, and drank a lot of hot coffee in the town of Banff. Although it was an …

The Tahoe Weekender Pack: Why it’s the Best Travel Backpack

Packing can be such a headache when traveling. Airlines are starting to charge for having a second carry-on, making it even more expensive to bring your needed belongings on trips. Not to mention carrying tons of baggage can be a huge pain during transport. Thankfully, all of these problems can be solved by traveling with …

My Favorite Travel Apps

MY FAVORITE TRAVEL APPS Goodbye to the days of using paper maps, self navigation, and being stressed whiled traveling! The way we travel is changing every day, and now there are countless travel tools and advancements that you might not even know about yet. With most everyone having their own cellular device, smartphone users have …

10 Things You Should do In Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is a blast! It is by far one of best cities in the world for unpredictable fun and adventures. It’s not just the fact that ‘coffee' shops and bars are commonplace, but also because the Dutch mentality is that everyone should be who they are meant to be. The characters and diverse personalities who …

A Weekend in Victoria, B.C.

Victoria is the capital of beautiful British Columbia. It's the second largest city in the province and a major tourism hotspot in Canada. Known as the Garden City of Canada, every street is a colorful feast for the eyes of beautifully manicured flora, gardens, and topiaries. In 1866, the city become a rich and populous …

How and What to Pack

I love to travel light, pack efficiently, and avoid as many checked-bag fees as possible! Packing can always be a difficult task, because its a constant struggle to bring items that are both functional and fashionable. I always try to look somewhat presentable when travelling, but every article of clothing adds to the bulk of …

Finding Cheap Flights

Flights can easily add up to being the greatest expense when traveling, so minimizing this cost can equal huge savings for your trip! My brother, Jack Hyer, has travelled to 28+ countries and has mastered ways of finding cheap flights that any broke student can afford. In this post, he shares some tips and tricks …