Instead of the traditional flowers, candy and a candlelight dinner and the constant commercialism surrounding Valentine’s Day, how about going on an adventure instead? These are my recommendations for a Valentine’s Day to help bring you closer together and closer to nature. Have a powder day February 14th falls right in the middle of the snowiest part of winter for …
Sometimes you have to let your inner kid come out and just take a trip to Disney World in Orlando. Disney has a lot of great parks and all of them are pricey, so if your going to visit any these are my top 3 picks. Combine Disney parks to save a few bucks The first two Disney parks are …
Whether you are based out of Miami or want to get away from the crowds in Orlando, South Florida has a lot to offer. With two National Parks and fantastic snorkeling there is truly something for every outdoor adventurer. These are my top picks for outdoor adventures in and around Everglades National Park. Become a beach bum Miami is the …
Andorra is a tiny independent nation tucked away between France and Spain, in the heart of the Pyrenees Mountains. It has a ton of incredible landmarks to check out. Below are our picks for some of Andorra’s most exciting and charming sites. Duty-free shopping Andorra and Luxembourg are two of the world’s smallest countries. If shopping is your thing, both …
After a long hike there is nothing like a cold beer and great restaurants to choose from. One of my favorite towns, with both of those things is New Hope, Pennsylvania. An eclectic town, where everyone is accepted and people from all walks of life mingle on the main street. Whether its people watching from Havana’s or drinking wine from …
The town of Hluboká nad Vltavou is situated closely to České Budějovice in the Czech Republic and is worth the day trip if for nothing other than the castle. Hluboká Castle Hluboká Castle is like a fairytale. One of the most visited and famous castles in the Czech Republic it was inspired by England’s Windsor Castle. The castle itself was …
The holidays are upon us and as much as I hate to hop on the bandwagon, I want you to know my top gifts for the Adventurer in your life. Especially if that adventurer is you. These are my top picks for gifts to help you and your family get outside more. I use all of these products myself and …
When you think of wine country in the western part of the US everyone always thinks of California. But I would challenge you to get out of the traditional and discover wine country in Washington State. In particular the Red Mountains. Geology The Red Mountains have the hottest growing region and is very dry. The topsoil from Horse Heaven Mountains …
Most of you know that I am a big fan of the book, and movie, Wild. And if you didn’t know. Well, now you do. So, when our river cruise docked next to the Bridge of the Gods, I was more than a little excited. For those of you not all that familiar with Cheryl Strayed’s Wild, the Bridge of …
If you were to ask me if I would ever go on a cruise my answer was usually no. I was never really interested in being on a large ship with hundreds of other people, gorging myself on buffet dinners and all I could drink cocktails. I am making a disgusted face just thinking about it. The short stops on …