Author: Renee Hahnel

Hi! My name is Renee and I'm an Australian photographer, blogger & travel addict. I now call the U.S.A home but you can usually find me wandering the globe with a camera in hand ✈ Let's get lost!

Top 10 Things to Do in Moab, Utah

Moab is a hub for adventure junkies, hikers, photographers, and campers. With two incredible National Parks at it’s doorstep… what’s not to like?!  I do remember feeling slightly overwhelmed with options the first time I visited the area. If you haven’t been before or are hoping to get back soon, here are my top ten…

Wanderluster Interview: Get to Know Me

I was interviewed recently by Wander-Full for their Wanderluster series. Here is a short snippet of the questions. If you would like to check out the entire interview you can head on over to Wander-Full by clicking here. Originally published in April ’16 From a small family farm in Melbourne, to the impressive landscapes of Boulder,…

10 Tips for Winter Camping

I initially hated backcountry winter camping, mostly because I wasn’t doing it right! Over the years I have learned some tips and tricks to make the experience more comfortable. I hope you find these helpful! Be sure to leave your winter camping recommendations in the comments section. 10 Tips for Winter Camping 1. Use a…

West Coast USA Road Trip: California & Oregon

Back in February (2016) my husband (Matthew) and I decided to fly to Seattle and spend a week road-tripping down to California. We had only our flights and car rental booked and had left the rest of our plans open. It was lucky that we did because the weather forecast completely changed the rough plan…

Mountain Girls in California

Back in January (2016) I was fortunate enough to be invited to a Mountain Girls event in Big Bear, California. The wonderful ladies at the @mountaingirls Instagram organized an epic weekend of hiking, yoga, snowboarding, and social events. They hosted 30 or so women in one big snow lodge. It was kind of like school camp,…

The Story Behind Renee Roaming

Originally published in February ’16 Hi, I’m Renee My story began in Melbourne, Australia. I was born into a loving family who raised me with a free and adventurous spirit. I grew up riding horses, playing in the mud and running around the farm. My parents enjoyed traveling and took my sister and I on…

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