Several years ago, I visited a friend stationed near Frankfurt, Germany. As part of our trip, we visited 3 medieval German Towns: Trier, Heidelberg, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. These three towns exhibit a melting pot of history and architecture from ancient history, the middle ages, and modern history. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links so if you make a…
When my company sent me to Australia for work, all the locals talked about vacationing to Bali. Shortly after that Julia Roberts’ Eat Pray Love movie came out about her time in Ubud. I had never heard of Bali before then. Little did I know I would be visiting soon when a friend planned her wedding there. What a perfect…
During this two-day, self-guided walking tour of Las Vegas, you will hit most of the casinos and must-see attractions along the iconic Strip. I follow this route any time I travel to Las Vegas with a first-time visitor. It is best for this itinerary that you begin your walking tour in the center of The Strip. One day you will…
Valley of Fire State Park is a little gem I recently discovered that you can explore as a day trip from Vegas. If you find yourself needed a break from the crowds while visiting Sin City or if you are flying in or out of Las Vegas as the starting point of a Southwest road trip, take some time to…
Unless you want to get lost in the desert, suffer from heat exhaustion, and be rescued by a ranger, DO NOT do what I did when hiking Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon and Spooky Slot Canyon in Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument in Utah. Also, do not let my crazy adventure deter you from doing this hike. In fact, I wish…
The five national parks of Utah (Zion, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef) and Grand-Staircase Escalante National Monument have been bucket list items for me for several years. So why not combine them into one epic Utah national park itinerary? That is exactly what I did, and what a whirlwind it was! I am so happy with how this…
When we visited Glacier National Park in early July, we had no clue the Going-to-the-Sun Road would still be closed to vehicular traffic due to winter snowfalls. If you are unfamiliar with Glacier National Park, the Going-to-the-Sun Road is the main artery of the park. Without access to this thoroughfare, you are limited to what parts of the park you…
When visiting Sedona, the hike to Devil’s Bridge Arizona is a can’t-miss activity! We visited Sedona for a day during our 4 days in Northern Arizona, and this was my favorite hike in the area. With its scenic overlooks of colorful landscapes, unique garden of stacked rocks, and the iconic Devil’s Bridge, what’s not to love about this hike! Overall,…
Grand Teton National Park is a park within the magnificent Teton Mountain Range near Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In addition to the rugged mountains, this park boasts beautiful lakes, glaciers, rivers, and wildlife. The park contains several hikes to see its beauty, but my favorite hike within the park is to Inspiration Point via Hidden Falls at Jenny Lake. There are…
If you turn your nose up at the idea of vacationing in places where you have to hike, I completely understand. I used to be you. When I was 30 years old, my mom forced me to go to Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula where we would be hiking 3-5 miles a day. My first thought was “Ugh! A vacation where…