Macs Explore (@macs_explore)

Can you believe these places exist? 🤩 Some of our favorite locations (with tips!) in Iceland include: 1️⃣ Landmannalaugar: These “painted” mountains are one of the most unique places in Iceland. Located in the “highlands” in South Iceland, this area requires a 4X4 to get to.Spend a day hiking and…

What do we have in common? 🤗 Making friends in your 40’s isn’t always easy, but I’ve found that if you stay true to yourself and just be REAL, you will always find your people. You know the saying, “Your vibe attracts your tribe”? That couldn’t be more true. If you want to attract like-minded…

THE ULTIMATE 10 DAY BALI ITINERARY 🏝️🏄🏻‍♀️☀️🐒 Do you have Bali on your travel plans for 2024? For such a small island, Bali packs a punch with so many fun activities and adventures to be had! Here is an epic 10 day itinerary that combines some of the most beautiful sights, off-the-beaten path…

COME JOIN US IN SWITZERLAND!! 🇨🇭 My Switzerland women’s trip with @🇨🇭Travel🇨🇭 🌍 is officially OPEN! We’ve had a lot of requests for this destination and there is no doubt this trip will be one for the books! In case you need some convincing 😜, Switzerland is undoubtedly one of the MOST beautiful…

OUR STORY ❤️ Our dream started on a beach in Australia back in 2004 before we had kids. We talked about traveling as a family, living outside the U.S. and giving our future kids a unique travel experience someday. Then life happened. Grad school. 2 kids. 3 big moves. New careers. And then cancer…

2023 recap in 23 seconds As 2023 comes to a close in a few short weeks, I have immense gratitude for all the memories and experiences our family has shared and the lessons we’ve learned this year. 🥹😍 Just like every year, there have been tremendous highs and lows. Some of the highs included: The…

If you’re a travel creator and want to learn how to GET PAID TO TRAVEL in 2024, I’ve got some BIG news for you…🎉 Starting TODAY on Black Friday, I have a special, ONE-TIME offer for those who enroll in my program, Insta-Success which is designed just for travel creators like YOU who want to get…

But seriously, whyyyyyy 😩😂 If you are a content creator, do you relate to this? lol Let’s face it—horizontal videos don’t work on social media anymore–at least for Reels, Tik Toks and YouTube Shorts. Even for photos too though! 😅 Did you know VERTICAL photos and videos are proven to get better…

What you need to know👇🏼 The Mt Norquay Via Ferrata, located in Banff National Park, is an absolute MUST for adrenaline junkies and challenge seekers! This is not just any regular “regular” hike. 😅 A via ferrata is Italian for “iron road”, and consists of assisted and protected climbing routes that…

HERE ME OUT… I might get some backlash for this, but this is something that has bothered me for a LONG time. When Americans state that we live in the “greatest country in the world”, I cringe. 😬 Do I think we live in an incredible country? Absolutely. Do I think we are very blessed to live in the…

COME JOIN US IN THE PHILIPPINES! 🏝️☀️ I am beyond excited to announce that my Philippines group trips (yes, there are TWO 😅) are now officially OPEN for registration! 🎉 The Philippines is one of the most stunning and underrated countries in the world. Here we will experience bucketlist adventures…

TIPS HERE 👇🏼 There’s a reason Moraine Lake is famous and also why it’s on the Canadian $20 bill. Yes, it’s touristy. Yes, it’s a pain to get to now. But it’s still worth it. There is no doubt that Moraine Lake lives up the hype–it truly is one of the most beautiful lakes in the WORLD. 🤩 And let…

I get it now. 🥹 I understand why so many older / wiser parents offered me the same advice when our boys were little. “Enjoy it. It goes by fast”. “Cherish those little ones. You will miss this stage someday.” Exhausted from lack of sleep, and the busy stage of caring for babies and toddlers (not…

LOCATION DETAILS AND TIPS👇🏼 Would you travel by plane for 40+ hours, then wake up at 1AM to see this view at sunrise? 🌄 Mt Bromo is located on the island of Java in Indonesia. It’s an active volcano next to two other active volcanoes and quite the adventure to get to! However it’s worth it to…

MY BEST ADVICE ⬇️ When I started my path as a travel creator, I didn’t know what I was doing. I thought that maybe I would figure it out by watching (and following) other more successful, more experienced travel creators. Boy, was I wrong. 🥴 What I found was that it was the SLOW, very windy path…

Would you travel with a bunch of strangers? It might seem weird or desperate to go on a trip with women you don’t know, but I can tell you with full certainty that it is anything but that. Simply put, these retreats are life-giving. ☺️ When you put 17 women together for a week in an amazing…

Our sweet, beloved pup passed away last week. 💔 Tucker was a part of our family for nearly 13 years. 13 years of fond memories. The boys don’t even remember life before him. He was the BEST dog we could’ve ever asked for—a loving and loyal companion, a best friend to the boys and the perfect dog…

DETAILS HERE 👇🏼 *Disclaimer: Our expenses for this trip might NOT be the norm. We saved on airfare by travel hacking and using points for our major flights from the U.S. to Southeast Asia. We also saved on accommodations by partnering with a few hotels. I should also clarify that you could…

What do we have in common? ☺️ Making friends in your 40’s isn’t always easy, but I’ve found that if you just stay true to yourself and be REAL, you will always find your people. You know the saying, “Your vibe attracts your tribe”? That couldn’t be more true. If you want to attract like-minded…

My husband on every trip: “So what are we doing today?” 🤡 Me: pulling out my carefully organized spreadsheet 🙄🤨 But hey, someone’s got to plan, am I right? 🤷🏻‍♀️🤪 Which one are you? #travelcouples #travelhumor #travelplanner #travelplanning #couplesthattravel #creativetravelcouples…

Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVED Bali. In fact, I loved it more than I thought I would (especially for as touristy as it was). But Java completely took us by surprise. If you like to travel off-the-beaten-path, put Java on your bucketlist! 🤩 Epic volcano hikes ✔️ Jaw-dropping waterfalls ✔️…

23 YEARS 👰🏻‍♀️❤️🤵🏼‍♂️ Today we celebrate 23 years of marriage and while it hasn’t always been bliss, it’s been the greatest adventure of our lives. 🤩 We met our freshman year of college and were best friends first. Fast forward 3 years, we fell in love and a year later, we were married. We were…

When I tell people that I am a travel photographer (or creator) for a living, the typical response is, “That must be a DREAM job!” And while it certainly is amazing to build a life and business around travel, life as an entrepreneur and travel creator is often far from glamorous. 😅 It usually…

MAKE THOSE 18 SUMMERS COUNT 🥺🥰 #familytimeisthebesttime #familybonds #familytravels #experiencesoverthings

Would you trek through a remote jungle to sleep in a cave? Our latest adventure in Vietnam was quite the experience! 😅 Ever since I first read about the Son Doong cave in Vietnam (the world’s largest cave), I knew we had to go someday. Getting here is no easy feat though. You trek for miles in…

Experiencing content creator burnout? Fresh out of content ideas? Short on time? 😰 This is one my favorite hacks to create Reels when I am feeling burnout or don’t have a lot of time to batch content. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to make fancy, sophisticated, professional quality…

Do you prefer luxury or budget travel? ✈️ When we plan our trips, we like to mix a little bit of both. For example, sometimes we will book a hostel or cheap Airbnb in some places, but then splurge on nicer accommodations in other locations. We also do the same for activities. Often we choose…

18 SUMMERS That’s all you get with your kids until they are old enough to be on their own, make their own decisions, and start their own lives. Of course, this doesn’t mean they don’t need you anymore or that you don’t spend time with them, it just means that they are more of an “adult” now. With…

THE MOST EPIC HIKE IN ICELAND 🇮🇸 (Save this post!) Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, located in the Westfjords is super remote, rugged, and breathtakingly beautiful. It is truly a hikers paradise. You can only access Hornstrandir by ferry and then by foot. 🥾 Hiking here is only accessible from about…

The most underrated island country in the world 🇫🇯 Other island destinations get more attention–like Tahiti, Bora Bora, Morea, Maldives, and even Seychelles. But don’t overlook FIJI. Here are 5 reasons you should consider booking a trip to Fiji: 1️⃣ There are over 300 islands in Fiji, with some of…