Grant

Grant Sinclair is a travel writer, photographer and blogger from Georgia. After a brief stint in the US Army, Grant obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Kennesaw State University in Communication (Media Studies). After nine years as an award-winning print journalist, Grant switched careers to teaching high school English. Along the way, he met his wife and fellow teacher, Bonnie. Their combined passion for travel and wide open spaces cemented their love. Eventually, they started blogging about their travels at Our Wander-Filled Life, which highlights their explorations of national parks, not only in the United States but throughout the world. They have been blogging about their travels since 2016. They recently completed their first travel guidebook, Moon USA RV Adventures, which combines their experience traveling with an RV with their love of the wild places of the United States into a comprehensive guide for new and experienced RVers alike.

National Park Dos and Don'ts

Dos and Don’ts of Visiting National Parks

February 19, 2024May 25, 2017 by Grant

If history is any indication, US National Parks are in for an increase in visitors. That means a lot of the places we love will be loved by a lot … Read more

Zip Lining at Historic Banning Mills

Flying Through Forest at Historic Banning Mills

March 19, 2021May 4, 2017 by Grant

wwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaAhAhAhAHAHAHAHAHAH I am flying through canopy of a west Georgia forest, at least a hundred feet off the ground. It’s completely serene except for the sound of the gear, sliding … Read more

Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW Review

Grant’s New Pack – Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW

February 19, 2024April 20, 2017 by Grant

Traveling overseas on a weeklong trip with the Lowepro Highline BP 400 AW: a rugged and thoughtful travel backpack for anyone with a lot of electronics.

Southern Alabama National Parks and Gulf Islands National Seashore

February 20, 2024March 23, 2017 by Grant

Bonnie and I enjoy taking trips over most breaks, with Christmas being no exception. Last year (2015), we spent the entire two-week break driving through Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Utah and … Read more

Walking the Streets of Old San Juan

Walking the Streets of Old San Juan

February 20, 2024February 16, 2017 by Grant

Walking the streets of Old San Juan, our final stop of our southern Caribbean cruise, and seeing the San Juan National Historic Site.

Barbados Rum, Monkeys and 4x4s

One Day in Barbados – Rum, Monkeys and 4x4s

February 20, 2024February 9, 2017 by Grant

Port report from Bridgetown, Barbados, including the Mount Gay Rum Tasting Room, green monkeys at the wildlife preserve and the rugged Atlantic Coast.

Staying in the Back of the Cruise Ship

Staying in an Aft Cabin of the Cruise Ship

February 22, 2024January 26, 2017 by Grant

The pros and cons of staying in an aft cabin (the back of the boat) on the Adventure of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise ship.

Hiking the Rainforest in Saint Kitts

Hiking the Rainforest in Saint Kitts

February 20, 2024December 19, 2016 by Grant

Saint Kitts is an underdeveloped paradise. Our shore excursion to hike the rainforest in Saint Kitts along with a visit to Romney Manor.

Winterizing Your Camper

Winterizing a Camper… It’s Not That Hard

February 20, 2024November 28, 2016 by Grant

Unless you live in a part of the country where it does not freeze often, you will need to winterize your camper. Winterizing a camper basically consists of draining all … Read more

Two Days in Savannah

Two Days in Savannah

February 22, 2024September 26, 2016 by Grant

There is something truly seductive about the coastal South… The old homes, the moss-draped oak trees, the slowness of both the life and the cooking… It just sings… Just like … Read more