The Traveling Piggy decided to embark on yet another adventure, but this time in writing and publishing an e-book dedicated to Backpacking. I created this book to share my experiences and tips about backpacking with those who may be considering it for the first time or just want to learn more about it. About the … [More…]
I am not a strong hiker/backpacker by any means, so weight was of the essence when I packed for my trip to Patagonia. I packed and repacked many times and used a hand scale, literally weighing everything, down to the beanie I would choose to wear on the trek. The contents of my backpack for … [More…]
If you are like me, you may want to mix in adventure with your travel plans. If you are looking for places to go hiking in Los Angeles (LA), here are some of my favorite hikes for when I used to live in LA. Hike up to the Hollywood sign (Bronson Canyon) In my opinion, … [More…]
Yay! You booked your trip to hike the Inca trip…now what to pack? Here are some essential items to pack for your trip. Sleeping bag + sleeping pad OR sleeping bag liner: you can either choose to bring your own sleeping bag + sleeping pad or rent a sleeping bag through the travel company. Even … [More…]
Here is a packing list to help you prepare for your backpacking trip to Havasupai. 1) Toilet paper The campground bathrooms are actually quite equipped, and they have plenty of toilet paper available, but you don’t want to be caught without it during your hike or if the bathrooms run out of toilet paper. 2) … [More…]
Havasupai Falls is a hidden gem tucked away the valleys of Arizona’s Grand Canyon, 1.5 miles away from Supai Village, part of the Havasupai Indian Reservation. The name “Havasupai” means “people of blue-green waters.” Limestones in the water helped create the blue-green color you will find at Havasupai waterfalls. Havasu Falls is the most famous of all … [More…]
My friends and I recently went on a backpacking trip to Havasupai Indian Reservation. It was my first time backpacking, and I was really nervous about carrying 30+ lbs of weight on my back. However, the views almost made me forget about all the weight on my back. 3-Day Itinerary We stayed at Havasupai for … [More…]
Pinnacles National Park is the latest addition to the US National Park system. It is ~2 hours south of San Francisco and 80 miles past San Jose. It has been a National Monument since 1908, and it was converted to a National Park in 2013. The National Park status is still relatively new, so you … [More…]