Smarter Adventures. Better Decisions. Powered by chocolate.
“Go somewhere you’ve never been, as often and as smart as possible.”
— Traveling Mooses
Who are we?
We’re the Traveling Mooses – a duo of overthinkers turned optimized adventurers. We don’t live on the road full-time, and we’re not chasing likes or luxury. We’re just regular people who’ve spent way too many hours researching trips, fixing travel mistakes, and figuring out how to do more with less time, less money, and way less stress.
So we built this site to share what we’ve learned.
What makes us different?
✅ Real experiences. We only write about places we’ve actually been or seriously considered. If we didn’t go for whatever the reason, it will be clearly marked.
✅ Smart travel. We provide tips to help you make smarter travel decisions.
✅ Nothing fake. No fake smiles on yachts. No $500 dinners “for the aesthetic.” Just practical adventures powered by smart planning and down-to-earth vibes.
A map of all the places we’ve written about:
What you’ll find here
Adventure guides to hikes, kayaking spots, disc golf courses, and sunset views.
Real reviews on where we went, what we skipped, and whether it was worth it.
Smart travel tips that may save you time, money, and sanity.
What you won’t find
❌ Overly crowded tourist traps (sometimes hard to avoid) or party scenes
❌ Pretentious luxury guides or overpriced avocado toast
❌ Camping, nightlclubs, or overpriced artisan pizza (hard pass)
Meet the Mooses
Mr Moose
- Master navigator, problem solver and scenic route scout.
- Keeps us moving forward when the trails turn to snow and the Airbnb “charm” feels…aspirational.
Mrs Moose
- Over-planner, experience chaser, and itinerary specialist.
- Known for packing the itinerary so full we need a vacation after the vacation—but at least we caught sunrise, a waterfall, three museums, and a hike… all before lunch.
Why we do this
Because good trips shouldn’t feel like full-time jobs to plan and we’re tired of bad travel advice and wasted time.
Thanks for stopping by. If you’re ready to get more out of your time off, we’d love to help.