John's Travel Alerts

Hi, my name is Travel John! This website will help you plan your next trip on where to go, how to get there , and what to bring.

The Best Bang for Your Buck Road Trip

1 Week Itinerary:

  1. Las Vegas (Fly in and get rental car)

  2. Sedona - 1 - 2 days

  3. Grand Canyon South Rim -1 - 2 days

  4. Horseshoe Bend (Pictured Below)/ Page - .5 - 2 days

  5. Zion National Park - 2-3 days

  6. Las Vegas (Visit Freemont Street or The Strip) - 1 - 2 nights

4. Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona

The Best U.S. National Parks (Personal Ratings)

Notable Parks Missing/Still Needing to go to: Glacier, Olympic , Joshua Tree and Badlands National Parks

The Best Travel Gear

(That I have purchased)

Klymit Sleeping Pad: ($60 - $90) This is the best product I've ever bought! Imagine always having a comfortable air matress that is the same size and weight of a small football. I recomend the one linked above as it has an R value of 4.4, meaning you can use it in sub freezing temperatures. Klymit also stands by there product with a lifetime garuntee.

Use Cases:

  • Camping

  • Car Camping

  • Backpacking

  • Bike Packing

  • Sleeping in Airport

  • Couchsurfing w/o the couch

Microfiber Towel ($12): This is the best towel you can bring while you travel. It's lightweight, compact, and quickdrying making it perfect for almost all senarios.

Use Cases:

  • Beach Towel

  • Travel Towel

Dry Bag (~$17): This is a waterproof bag, and it great for any water activities.

Use Cases:

  • Boating

  • Kayaking

  • Beach Day

  • Tubing