Author name: Wes Mergard

Over the last 10+ years I've visited over 25 countries and now I've decided to share my passion and expertise for travel. Since launching the Travel With Wes travel blog I now write detailed travel guides that highlight photography from the places I've visited. It's my goal to inspire your future travel plans while helping you become a better traveler in the process!

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Banff National Park Travel Guides, Canada Travel Guides

The Best Things to do in Banff, Canada (Hikes and More!)

Discover my list of the best things to do in Banff National Park, located in Canada’s Rocky Mountains. Officially established in 1885, Banff is an outdoor lover’s playground, filled with turquoise lakes, ancient glaciers and endless miles of hiking trails. As someone who loves a good outdoor vacation, it’s no surprise that Canada’s most visited

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Banff National Park Travel Guides, Canada Travel Guides

Guided Banff Vacation Package (Travel to Alberta, Canada)

Located in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park has become a Mecca for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers. Ever since my first visit to Banff I’ve been in love with this place. It’s home to some of the best hiking in North America, but also offers a ton of less intense activities that help round

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Group Trips, Antigua Guatemala Travel Guides, Guatemala Travel Guides, Lake Atitlan Travel Guides

Group Guatemala Travel Package | Chase Volcanoes (March 2026)

I’m currently accepting waitlist interest for visiting Antigua Guatemala and Lake Atitlan during Spring of 2026. If you’re interested in joining this group trip, get in touch with me at wes@travelwithwes.com. Did you know that there’s a destination not so far away that’s filled with volcano views and one of the most beautiful lakes in

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Cincinnati Travel Guides, Ohio Travel Guides

Over 30 Free Things to do in Cincinnati

Whoever said you can’t have fun without spending money hasn’t read this post where I’ll cover 30+ free things to do in Cincinnati. After growing up here and spending over 30 years of my life getting to know the area I’m uniquely positioned to provide budget conscious locals and visitors with advice on some of the best free activities to enjoy in town.

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Iceland Travel Guides

Winter Iceland Ice Cave Tour (Go Inside Vatnajokull Glacier)

Did you know that winter is the only time of year that you can join one of the Iceland ice cave tours that venture inside the Vatnajokull Glacier? When I started planning my two week road trip along Iceland’s south coast, I immediately started doing research to find activities that were only available during the

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Iceland Travel Guides, Reykjavik Travel Guides

The Best Reykjavik Food Tour (Try Traditional Icelandic Meals)

Finding the best Reykjavik food tour in town is a surefire way to try a variety of traditional Icelandic meals during your travels. Throughout the rest of this post I’m going to highlight the different stops we made, what foods we tried, what I liked and didn’t like and other useful tips to help you decide if a walking food tour in Reykjavik would be a good fit for your travel itinerary.

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Tromso Travel Guides, Group Trips, Norway Travel Guides

Northern Lights Group Trip to Tromso Norway (November 2024)

Have you ever dreamt of seeing the Northern Lights? If you’re like me, then this is something that has always been on your bucket list. After visiting Tromso myself in November 2023, I knew that this place was something I wanted to help other people experience. So in November 2024, I’ll be leading two separate groups of travelers back to Tromso to hunt the Northern Lights and much, much more!

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Iceland Travel Guides, Reykjavik Travel Guides

Enjoy Silfra Snorkeling in Iceland (Between the Tectonic Plates)

People will call you crazy, but Silfra snorkeling in Iceland during the winter will surely be one of the most memorable activities from your trip! Located along the Golden Circle, within Thingvellir National Park, travelers will find the crystal clear waters of the Silfra tectonic plates fissure.

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