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Laurie Schmidt

Laurie Schmidt

Laurie Schmidt is a freelance writer, author, and photographer with 25+ years' experience creating content for magazines, web sites, and blogs.

Desert Hiking: How to Stay Safe

Hiking, Utah · July 1, 2022

When I was a kid, a scene I saw in an old western movie absolutely terrified me: A cowboy died a slow death by sinking in quicksand. It was …

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West Kauai: The Garden Isle’s Quiet Side

Hawaii, Kauai · June 10, 2022

As a kid growing up in south Florida, I went to Disney World a lot. My favorite ride at the Magic Kingdom was It’s a Small World, a …

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Solo Travel: Overcoming the Fear

Solo Travel · June 1, 2022

Boat harbor in Wanaka New Zealand

I’ve been traveling solo for more than 25 years, and it’s given me some of the most rewarding experiences of my life. But was I afraid to …

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West Coast New Zealand: Alpine Peaks to Rainforests

New Zealand · May 3, 2022

West Coast New Zealand coastline

When I did my solo trip around the South Island of New Zealand, I hadn’t planned to spend much time on the West Coast. It was mostly just a …

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Best Day Hikes in Grand Staircase-Escalante NM

Hiking, Utah · April 7, 2022

Devils Garden Escalante

If you want to get an up-close look at southern Utah’s arches, natural bridges, and hoodoos, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument …

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Visit Bermuda: 5 Things to Know Before You Go

Bermuda · March 1, 2022

Horseshoe Bay

Back in the late 1970s, my brother and I went to see the new blockbuster movie, The Deep. I was fascinated by the cool underwater scenes I’d …

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