Hi! Yes, it’s me: Paul from Beyond Utah. After 18 months, but who’s counting? *chuckles nervously* It’s been a rough couple years for me. Along with the rest of planet, I’m juggling the covid19 pandemic as best I can, not knowing any of the definitives. How much longer will this last? Will there be more […]
Appreciate Natural Utah With These 3 Hikes
Hikes! Utah summed up in one word, right? Well… while there’s so much to do in Utah, this summer it’s been hard to get outside due to the current pandemic. But this spring a friend showed me an app called All Trails and I’ve been using it to discover new hikes in Utah! I picked […]
Salt Lake City: 3-Day Guide
Being born and raised in Salt Lake City, I’ve seen firsthand what makes Utah such a unique travel destination! While working as a flight attendant, I’ve been to many places, and there’s nothing quite like Utah. Hopefully you’re going to visit Utah soon (or you should be 😉). I wrote this 3-day guide with a […]
Our First Time Traveling With A Pet
As brand new doggy dads, we were excited to start traveling with our pet/ puppy, Augie! We decided to do a short weekend (one full day) in San Francisco, as it was his first time flying! Looking back, maybe we should have picked a closer destination. It was about 5 hours of flying there, and […]
Getting to Bali: A Standby Story
As I’ve shared in the past, my job allows me to fly for a reduced fare. Since I fly “standby,” I only get on if there’s an empty seat not purchased by a passenger paying full price. Which is AMAZING; especially when I actually get on the plane.😂 FLYING STANDBY TO BALI With the case […]
How to Bali like a Blogger
Selamat Pagi!🙏🏻 …Or hello, in Indonesia! When was the last time you invested in something that revitalized your spirit? Rekindled your passion? Reminded you of a goal? I recently left for 10 days in Bali to attend the Bali Blogger Bootcamp. I came with my heart open, and my mind determined. I’ve been on the […]
My Top 5 Tips For New Bloggers
This summer I rang in the 5th year of online blogging. I have always been a storyteller, and elevating my feelings through words has become a special outlet for me. I’ve been wanting to grow my blog into a business, but I struggled to justify the money needed to take Beyond Utah to the next […]
How I made my mother-son trip more meaningful
It can be an interesting conversation, telling your parents that you’re going to become a blogger. There’s a lot of misconceptions, and I feel like there is certainly a spectrum. I consider myself a travel blogger, but I don’t do it full-time. That being said, there are still plenty aspects of blogging that my family […]
Layover of the Summer: Honolulu
Aloha! As you can guess from the title, I flew over the Pacific Ocean for the first time in July, and I checked off another state – Hawaii! I’m getting close to my goal of visiting all 50 U.S. states, with only 11 left. My recent adventures have come at a personal cost, as I’ve […]
My Skincare Routine
Flying and spending time abroad has varying effects on everyone’s health. I get questions all the time (from passengers and friends) about sleep, eating habits, and skincare. I generally tweak each of these based on where I’m going; and today I’m sharing exactly how I care for my skin while traveling. If you have a […]