Wandering Stus

We’re Lauren & Jesse Stuart aka The Stu’s from Wandering Stus!

A adventure travel couple who quit our jobs to traverse the countries of Southeast Asia, Nepal and beyond. We’re here to bring you travel tips, epic itineraries and your everyday “how to’s” to help you plan your biggest or smallest adventures, regardless of where you roam. Our goal is simple, to show you how wonderfully amazing travel is and above all to inspire you to go to those faraway places you’ve been dreaming of. Follow along as we tell our stories of places we have been and furthermore where we are going next!

Thanks for stopping by the Wandering Stus! Oh, and happy travels!

Recent Posts

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5 Best Day Hikes in Grand Teton National Park

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Yellowstone and Grand Teton in 4 Days (Itinerary + Maps)

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Salty seas, mountain tops, and waiting for the sun to rise. Cadillac Mountain is not only the tallest point in Acadia National Park, it’s also the first place light hits the United States from October to March.
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📍TIPS FOR VISITING (save for later):
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🥾 There’s two ways to get to the top, hiking or driving. If you’re hiking, the North Ridge trail is the shortest path to the summit.
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🚗 If you’re driving, you’ll need to purchase a $6 vehicle permit and make a reservation. If you don’t, you won’t be getting access to the top. Sorrrryyyy.
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☀️Make sure you get up to the top well before the sun actually rises! The earlier you can get to the summit, the better chance you have at finding a good seat. Plus, you don’t want to miss blue hour (pictured)
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🔦 Pack a headlamp. It’s dark at the top and you don’t want to trip over rocks as your finding your spot to watch the sunrise. Also, it’s not a bad idea to pack a jacket too.
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💨 Make sure to check the weather. If there’s overcast, rain or fog, you won’t be seeing sunrise. Be flexible and allow yourself a back up day or two if your original sunrise date doesn’t work out due to weather.
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🧭 Have a compass or compass app on your phone that’ll show you exactly where the sun will rise.
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☕️ Grab a thermos coffee, a blanket, your camera and enjoy the moment you see light hit the U.S. for the first time.
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➡️ Afterwards, you can head further into Acadia to explore and hike, or go into Bar Harbor for breakfast at either 2 Cats, Mount Dessert Bakery, or Side Street Cafe.
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Soooo, whose been to Acadia NP?! Amazing, right?!
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#sunriselover #nationalparkphotography #acadia #mainelife #earthcouples #hikingadventures #mountainvibes #mountainviews #adventista #hikemore #coupleadventures

GIVE THE GIFT OF ADVENTURE!
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The Adventure Mug 4 Pack is launching today and at a DISCOUNTED price (saweet)✌🏻 “Free To Roam” joins the mug crew as the latest enamel edition, and it’s probably our favorite mug we’ve created.
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The Adventure Mug collection comes in 4 separate outdoor designs (swipe to see), and is perfect for those who adventure and roam. Plus, for every mug sold, we plant a tree 🌲 where it’s needed most.
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🧨 To get a deeper DISCOUNT, share this post to your story (just make sure to TAG us) and we’ll send you a discount code so you can get even more off!
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So, what’ll it be? Which mug is your favorite?
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GET YOUR ADVENTURE MUG TODAY
• Link in bio | Link in stories
• www.wanderingstus.com/adventure-mug
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#adventureoften #adventureseeker #camping⛺️ #campinggear #outdoorgear #hikingadventures #acadia #coastalliving #adventuretogether #nationalparklife #outdoorliving #campingvibes

Sitting on the rock by the bay, just wasting time ✌🏻
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A New England fall road trip should be on everyone’s to-do list. From seaside towns to fresh seafood and not to mention, all the autumn colors, New England is something special during the fall time 🍁 🍂🍁
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📸 Edited with “Wanderluster” from our Adventure Preset pack
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#newenglandliving #couplelovetravel #massachusetts #justtravel #roadtrippin #roadtripusa #traveltogether #travelforlife #rockport #couplelove #seasideliving #newenglandfall

Before we met, we never really hiked. We really don’t know how we started. It seemed that we just made the decision “we’re gonna hike the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal” one day. Then we bought hiking boots, followed by a backpacking pack and other miscellaneous gear and clothing.
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Before Nepal, we only hiked a few times. Yes, a few. Absolutely absurd, we know. We spent 2 weeks hiking the tallest mountain range in the world, and we FREAKING FELL IN LOVE ❤️
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We’re not really sure what made us say “let’s go on a hike.” But it definitely became something we started together and to this day, love doing.
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To us, hiking is fulfilling. It’s challenging and one of the best forms of meditation you can give yourself. It’s surprising and no matter how good the “pictures at the top look”, seeing them in person always is better and not to mention, humbling.
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📍 Cascade Mountain. One of the 46 high peaks in the High Peaks Region of upstate New York. And one of the easier 46’s to conquer.
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Any hikers out there?!

One things for sure, Maine doesn’t fall short on fall colors or views ✌🏻
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Heading to Acadia National Park? You’ll want to be sure to save this post for later!
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BEST HIKES IN ACADIA 🥾
1) North Bubble (pictured)
2) Beehive Trail
3) North Ridge to Cadillac Mountain
4) Great Head Trail
5) Ocean Path Trail
6) Precipice Trail
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TIP: As always, plan to start any hike early to enjoy summit & coastline views without the crowds ✌🏻
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Have you been to Acadia National Park?!
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#hikingboots #hikingtheglobe #hikingtrip #hikingaddict #hikingday #hikingadventure #hikinglove #hikingviews #hikingfun #autumntime #autumndays #autumnlove #autumntrees

Me and you forever. Hope you’re cool with that ✌🏻
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The hardest part of a sunrise? Waking up for it. No matter how many times we want to hit snooze, the little voice inside paints a picture of a cotton candy sky we could be missing. So up we get to watch the world come to life and we never regret it.
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How about you? Are you a sunrise chaser or sunset seeker?!

A picture freezes a moment. This is us. During our first Maine sunrise, listening to the waves and seagulls as we watch lobster boats come and go. A quintessential Maine morning. Have you been to Maine?!
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TIP: Perfect for sunrise or sunset, Bass Harbor Head Lighthouse is a must visit when visiting Acadia NP. Grab a blanket and cozy up as you watch the sun rise or fall from the horizon. And a beer or coffee to accompany it never hurts ✌🏻
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Edited with our Adventure Pack presets

We love camping and the outdoors. That’s anything but a secret. So we are excited to announce the launch of THE ADVENTURE MUG!
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12oz enamel mugs made by yours truly (us!) for those who specifically love the great outdoors and to adventure.
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Coming in three separate designs (swipe right to see), The Adventure Mug is lightweight and durable. Perfect for those campfire nights, hiking days or cozy mornings.
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And to top it off, for every Adventure Mug sold, we’ll plant a tree 🌲 in your honor. Let us help fuel your next adventure.
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GET YOUR ADVENTURE MUG TODAY.
• Link in bio | Link in stories
• wanderingstus.com/adventure-mug
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Happy adventuring friends ✌🏻

Rockport, Massachusetts should be on everyone’s North Eastern places to visit list. Friendly people. Beaches. Fresh seafood. Charming town. What more can you want?!
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MINI TRAVEL GUIDE
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1) Eat freshly caught seafood at Roy’s Moore
2) Stroll Bearskin Neck
3) Catch sunset at Motif #1 (pictured)
4) Head to Halibut Point for sunrise
5) Grab a beer with the locals at The Fish Shack
6) Visit Long Beach, Cape Hedge Beach and Front Beach
7) Book a sailing, sea kayaking or whale watching tour
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STAY
Find accommodations on or close to Bearskin Neck, that’s the heart of town.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT
Summer if you want the to experience the beaches, but our recommend is after Labor Day when the crowds lighten.
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GETTING AROUND
A great place for walking but renting a car is also a great option. The nearby popular cities of Boston and Salem makes having a rental car a great option if you want to explore the surrounding neighborhoods and cities.

I’ll always remember this morning because it was our first East Coast sunrise together and the fact that Lauren thought Jaws was going to leap out of the water and eat us…
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Here to say we survived ✌🏻
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Edited with our Adventure Pack presets

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