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!

a man standing on a rock bridge with a view of a valley and mountains
Arizona Travel Guides, Sedona Travel Guides

Devils Bridge Sedona (One of the Best Hikes in AZ)

If you’re heading to Sedona this year, make sure you check out the Devil’s Bridge trail. I just spent a few days visiting Sedona and it was by far my favorite hike. However, if you’ve never been to Sedona (or its been a while) read on to learn some helpful tips on visiting the city and specifically Devil’s Bridge!

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a building with logs on the roof
Colorado Travel Guides, Rocky Mountain National Park Travel Guides

Visit the Rocky Mountain National Park Alpine Visitor Center Colorado

If you follow Trail Ridge Road into the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado you’ll stumble upon the Alpine Visitor Center. In this post I’ll cover the reasons why you should pay this National Park Visitor Center a visit along with everything you should know before visiting.

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a man standing on a rock in front of a lake
Italian Dolomites Travel Guides, Italy Travel Guides

An Afternoon at Lago di Braies Italy (Pragser Wildsee)

If you’re looking for places to add to your Dolomites itinerary you should consider spending an afternoon at Lago di Braies Italy. Also known as Pragser Wildsee in German, this alpine lake is known for its pristine turquoise waters and incredible mountain backdrops. In this post I’m going to tell you everything you need to know when considering a trip to Lago di Braies.

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Arizona Travel Guides, Sedona Travel Guides

Hiking the Seven Sacred Pools to Soldier Pass Trail in Sedona

Although Devil’s Bridge takes the cake as my top hike in Sedona, hiking the Seven Sacred Pools to Soldier Pass Trail is a very close second place. In this post I’m going to cover everything you should know before hiking from the Seven Sacred Pools to Soldier Pass during your trip to Sedona. I’ll cover useful tips like when to arrive at the trailhead and where to look for the Devil’s Kitchen Sinkhole along the way!

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Stockholm Travel Guides, Sweden Travel Guides

Things to do in Stockholm Sweden (Plus Useful Travel Tips)

There are so many great things to do in Stockholm Sweden. Stockholm, the country’s capital, is located on the eastern coast of Sweden along the Baltic Sea. Perhaps best known for meatballs, stylish yet inexpensive furniture and their love of house music, Sweden is a country that offers travelers a unique peek into Scandinavian culture.

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Arizona Travel Guides, Sedona Travel Guides

Hiking The West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead (One of Sedona’s Best Hikes)

No trip to Sedona (or Flagstaff for that matter) is complete without a stop at the beautiful West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead in Sedona. The trailhead is easily accessible from the main road 89A that connects Sedona to Flagstaff, Arizona. In this post I’m going to cover a bunch of useful information you should know before hiking the West Fork Trail.

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