September 2018 Monthly Recap and Income Report

Time for another monthly recap and blogging income report. This is where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag over the past month and offer a bit of transparency behind the the life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Road Trip to Austin In mid September we hit the road from Seattle …

The 11 Coolest Places to Visit in Alaska

Alaska is a land of superlatives, full of incredible nature, and wide-open spaces. It’s home to North America’s highest peaks, one-of-a-kind wildlife, and so much more. I’m of the mind that every American should make it a point to visit Alaska at least once in their life, but since the place is so big and there is so much to …

3 Days in Medellin: Suggested Itinerary of the Coolest Things to Do

Medellin, Colombia was once a place where no tourist dared to visit and widely considered to be the most dangerous city on earth. Thankfully, things have changed drastically in recent years, and Medellin now welcomes tourists with open arms. When I first got off the bus in Medellin, I had no idea what to expect really, but I certainly never …

August 2018 Monthly Recap and Income Report

Time for another monthly recap and blogging income report. This is where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag over the past month and offer a bit of transparency behind the the life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights Back Home I’ve been back home all this month staying with family which …

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What is a Dirtbag? An Insult Turned into a Social Movement

Who are you calling a dirtbag? Depending on who you ask, being called a dirtbag might be a badge of honor or a rude insult. If you aren’t familiar with the climbing world, then you might be curious to know what is a dirtbag and why I named my website Desk to Dirtbag… ♪ Now, this is the story all …

July 2018 Monthly Recap and Income Report

Time for another monthly recap and blogging income report. This is where I share what’s new in the world of Desk to Dirtbag over the past month and offer a bit of transparency behind the the life of a travel blogger. On to this month’s report… Highlights House Sitting in Seattle It was awesome to back in the beautiful Pacific …

The Best Medellin Tours for New Visitors

Medellin tourism has exploded in recent years as this once formerly off-limits destination comes to the forefront for travelers to South America in a city full of friendly locals, urban innovation, affordable prices, and pleasant weather. I’ve called Medellin home for more than two years now and have gotten to experience much of the best that Medellin and the surrounding …

25 Inspiring Adventure Quotes to Travel More and Take Action

Often before we act, we need a good long while to contemplate the possibilities, daydream about plans, and think about all those What Ifs. I know that I too spent a good few years dreaming of a life full of more travel and more adventure, and I’d read about all the incredible things that some people were already out there …