Tips for Hiking in Utah’s Slot Canyons
Read slot canyon hiking tips to stay safe and have fun hiking in Grand Staircase-Escalante, Utah. Canyoneering is addicting and fun if done with precautions. This article will help you be prepared.
Read slot canyon hiking tips to stay safe and have fun hiking in Grand Staircase-Escalante, Utah. Canyoneering is addicting and fun if done with precautions. This article will help you be prepared.
The best slot canyons, open canyons, formations and fun hikes around Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument with day trips from Escalante.
When covid-19 restrictions constrained us, travelers across US took to staycations, hikes and drives to national parks, camping, glamping etc. These are inspiring American travel stories from 2020
Ultimate guide to visiting Rocky Mountain National Park – 1, 2, 3 day itinerary, best hikes, lakes, waterfalls, mountains, where to stay and best things to do.
This is by no means an article to encourage travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. One should stay home, stay safe, and follow the expert guidelines. I’m sharing our experience and more importantly the precautions we took to be safe during our national parks trip during the pandemic. We certainly formed some new travel habits during […]
Read all about Colorado’s Pikes Peak scenic drive, Pikes Peak hike. How to use Pikes Peak shuttle and activies like Pikes Peak Hill Climb Race, Pike Peak skiing, marathon and tips for visiting Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs in June.
Explore fun things to do in Jasper for the entire family. I have shared the best hikes in Jasper along with the top activities and Jasper attractions.
Read about the incredible sights and activities on the Iceland Parkway (Highway 92 N) – Columbia Ice fields Skywalk, Athabasca glacier, Peyto lake, Bow lake etc.
Yoho National Park has amazing things to do, like the famous camping and hikes of Yoho NP, Emerald lake, Natural Bridges, Takakkaw waterfalls, Spiral Tunnels, and much more.
Check all the amazing things to do in Lake Louise and Moraine Lake – hiking, sking, wildlife viewing, canoeing, photography, and more.
The beauty of Banff National Park is beyond the realm of imagination. It’s the manifestation of heaven on earth. There is so much beauty to take in, one could never have enough time. There are so many wonderful things to do in Canmore and Banff that you could spend a week just in that area. […]
It may be hard to find Banff or Jasper accommodations, so here are some tips and suggestions based on personal experiences.These will help you find places to stay in Jasper, Banff and in more towns Canadian Rockies.
Jasper to Banff drive, an iconic Canadian road-trip on Highway 93. Experience the magic through these pictures and enjoy some fun stories.
This is the story of mountain pine beetles and how entire mountains in Jasper National Park are covered in red trees.
Check out 4 fun itineraries of the Canadain Rockies tours and roadtrips of Banff, Jasper, Yoho National Parks. These are itineraries real life experiences of ours and our friends during summer of 2019.
3 touring Canadian Rockies itineraries for self-drive visit, tour or a combination. With vegan food and accommodation reviews. It includes Banff, Jasper, Columbia Icefields and Yoho National Park highlights and special gems.
There is something magical and powerful about the glacial blue rivers diligently carving their path across the majestic Canadian Rockies. Looking at them from a distance, they seem laid back but they are so powerful that they’ve cut enormous mountains to create valleys and plains! I felt some of their power on the Athabasca River […]
Learn all about mountain climbing for beginners from my outdoor rock climbing experience in Colorado Springs – rock climbing equipment list, what to wear, rock climbing guide, frequently ask questions, why Garden of the Gods rock climbing and more
Plan your amazing Sedona vacation and girlfriends’ spa getaway with our detailed itinerary and tips. Enjoy Enchantment resort and Mii Amo Spa, Boynton Canyon trails, Boynton Canyon Vortex, Pink Jeep tour of Sedona and so much more. Have an amazing weekend spa getaway for girlfriends.
Can hotels support sustainability in hospitality, eco travels, responsible tourism, minimalist hotel, soulfulness, and community? Here is how SCP Hotel, a lovely place to stay in Colorado Springs embraces these values.
As I started planning my trip, I quickly compiled a long list of fun things to do in Colorado. The list was so long and compelling that it became quite a daunting challenge to shrink it to a 1-week itinerary, especially because I wanted to include favorite Colorado activities like hiking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, […]
As the largest and most diverse state park in Northern California, Henry W Coe SP offers awesome backpacking, hiking, camping and mountain biking experiences.
Read on to learn how you can have unique, local experiences through these fun things to do in Lisbon. None more authentic than Pastel de Nata and Fado music in Lisbon.
Plan your visit using this 4-day road-trip in Namibia including Namib-Naukluft National Park’s Sossusvlei, Deadvlei, Dune 45 and so much more. Read all about the road-trip for inspiration for your trip.
Joshua Tree National park is a great 1-day trip from Palm Springs. Visit Cholla Cactus Garden, Barker Dam, Hidden Valley, Jumbo rocks etc. If you have 2-3 days you can do more hiking, rock climbing, and geology exploration. The park has something for everyone.
Southern Africa in 14 days would be a trip of a lifetime for anyone! The extraordinary bounties of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa are out of this world. I hope you’ll visit and experience the wonders of nature, wildlife, culture, history, food and so much more. Imagine looking into a lioness’s eye 5 […]
Malta is popular for mesmerizing blue waters of the Mediterranean sea and the warm climate. But, Malta’s claim to tourism fame is its rich history of over 5,000 years including its historic sites, temples, forts, and churches. 5 Days in Malta, including a day trip to Gozo and a day trip to Sicily – is sufficient […]
Have you dreamt of visiting Kenya? Who hasn’t? With the world-class destinations like Masai Mara National Preserve, Nakuru and Nairobi National Park, Mount Kenya, SweetWater Camp, Kakamega tropical forest, Kericho Tea Gardens, the possibilities for wildlife, culture and nature are endless. Kenya is one of the countries I’ve called home. But, it has a special […]
One of the most incredible experiences in Iceland in 8 days, was the nearly 24hrs of sunlight when we visited in June. Since all the sights are in the great outdoors one can go sightseeing at any time (it’s a wonderful way to use jetlag). The sun sets for only a few minutes but the […]
Pune is surrounded by mountains for great trekking and photography opportunities. Sinhagad fort near Pune is an important historic site for the Maratha region. Today the mountains are popular with nature enthusiasts, hikers and history buffs alike. For a special experience, the traditional vegetarian food in Sinhagad Fort is a must have. Villagers have been cooking […]
Have you ever wondered how things are in the new country of Kosovo that US and UK supported in their war for independence? We did too. We started our day in Peja/Peć, with the natural history of Kosovo. On the drive to White Drini river, Sali, our guide shared fascinating accounts of his childhood, communism, the wars, […]
Lake Komani boat tour was a delightfully scenic day cruise through the narrow canyons of Lake Komani in the Albanian highlands. The lake is formed by a dam on the Drini River. The magnificence of the mountains, some of which soar 1700m, was simply awe-inspiring. The boat takes the path of the original river, and […]
The best view of Dubrovnik, islands, the sea and the mountains is definitely from the top of the hill. A cable car runs every few minutes from above the old town of Dubrovnik to the observation station on the hill. Napoleon built his fortress up on the hill. It was also the place that saved […]
Italy is a paradise for food lovers, hikers, nature enthusiasts, history buffs, music fans, fashion divas and of course gelato connoisseurs. So, over spring break we took our first trip to Italy. We loved it so much, will sure return for more. We chose Italy because spring because of the great weather. The tourist season was just […]