Hi! I’m Cindy, your personal adventure guide!

My experience as an outdoor adventurer, teamed with strong organizational and planning skills from my background in media production, make me uniquely equipped to get out there, explore, and return and share everything I’ve learned with you in easy-to-digest guides and itineraries.

If you’re passionate about getting outside, you are exactly where you need to be. My content aims to inspire readers and listeners to get out on their next great outdoor adventure! Thanks for being here—I’m thrilled to have you!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME:

On this blog, you can expect blog posts focused on outdoor adventure! I’m here to help you plan all your outdoor escapades, from RVing to hiking to backpacking to car camping and more – I’ve got you covered!

I will share travel guides built to help you get the most out of exploring a new spot, focusing on experiencing unique outdoor treasures, including the best hikes and hidden gems at some fantastic destinations. Plus epic road trip routes, gear guides to ensure you’re properly equipped for any outdoor adventure, insider guides to state and national parks, and more!

A BIT MORE ABOUT ME:

I hold a Bachelor’s in Communications with a Film and Video Emphasis and a Master’s in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship.

When I’m not working, I try to be outside as much as possible by traveling and enjoying every outdoor experience I can find along the way!

I also pride myself on being an adventurer who can always find a cheap deal.

Most recently, I completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.

Before that, I lived out of an RV full-time with my husband, cats, and dog friend for three years. 

While in the RV, we lived in 31 US states, traveling over 20,000 miles! (I’ve been to every US state except Hawaii.) This map highlights the states we visited while living in the RV:

WHERE WE RVED IN 2018 & 2019:

WHERE WE RVED IN 2020:

WHERE WE RVED IN 2021:

We spent much of 2021 living in the RV in Asheville, honing in on our current home base location and embracing many truck-only road trips and flights.

While on the road, I also ran this website, Cinders Travels, and produced and hosted the Locals Know Best travel podcast.

I hope this blog inspires you to connect with me! Feel free to email me or reach out on Instagram.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you out in the world someday!

Are you interested in working together? Explore some of the ways you can work with Cinders Travels here.