The Island of Flores is one of those destinations that most people have never heard of. One of the nine Azores Islands, it’s wonderfully off the grid, with a total population of 4,000 people on a small island of 143km2. This lush destination is home to some of the best hiking trails you will find on any island, with fields …
Monthly Archives: March 2025
Turks and Caicos is the perfect place to go to get away from winter for a while. Its perfect weather, great ocean views and snorkeling, and incredible food make this a must visit destination. Not sure where to eat? Check out my picks for the best restaurants in Turks and Caicos to help get you started. This does not include …
One of the highlights of Glacier National Park is the Going to the Sun Road located in the heart of Glacier National Park. Just the drive is worth going for. With winding roads, shear drop-offs and innumerable scenic viewpoints, it’s at the top things to do on many Glacier National Park lists and the perfect starting point on your first …
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles Tennessee and North Carolina and consists of just over 522,000 acres of pure wilderness with old-growth forests and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s rugged, it’s remote, and it’s beautiful. It is also the most visited national park in the US with over 13 million visitors each year and for good reason. This is a …
Whistler Blackcomb is not just the largest ski resort in North America, it’s one of the best and on many skier and snowboarders bucket lists. Located in British Columbia and home to the 2010 Winter Olympics, this double mountain will make you want to come back again and a again. I loved this mountain, particularly the Blackcomb side, because of …