The Azores Islands are a bit of an enigma to most. When you tell someone, you are heading to the Azores you tend to get blank stares in response, followed by “Where is that?” But trust me, it is one of the best places to visit and a great option if you are looking to avoid some of the major …
Huddled alongside Olympic National Park is the Olympic National Forest, arguably just as beautiful as the national park, and a quintessential Pacific Northwest spot. Skip the permits, the crowds and the advanced bookings and head to the national forest, where you can find hiking for everyone, including your four-legged friends. Getting to Marmot Pass Marmot Pass, like many of the …
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 …
The West Coast has always called to me, and now living in Seattle, I have found myself discovering some of the most unique places. It’s like the city hides these little pockets of amazing spots that at once seem random and yet awesome. The city itself is extremely walkable with parks everywhere (hence the name the Emerald City) and if …
Deception Pass State Park has been given the title of one of the top must visit parks in the state of Washington. And for good reason. With a deep dive into the intense greens of the Douglas firs and old-growth forest of the Pacific Northwest and incredible water views, who wouldn’t rank this as one of the top state parks? …
Merida, located on the Yucatán peninsula, is a great place to go and escape winter. With an abundance of Mayan Ruins, like Uxmal, beaches, and wildlife viewing, it’s a must visit. Mexican cuisine is some of the best cuisine in my opinion and just good food in Merida was no exception. There are so many great restaurants and all use local …
I don’t think there are enough people who have heard of Page, Arizona. You’re probably wondering why I am even writing about it. But Page is one of the best places to stay and is in close proximity to many epic things to do like taking day trips to the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon (both upper Antelope Canyon and lower …