For years and years, people have been telling that I needed to go to Barcelona, Spain because they thought I would love it. I don’t really know why, but I was never that interested in going. However, I decided to pop in for 3 days on my 2-week Europe trip this past summer to see what the fuss was all…
Icefields Parkway drive is one of the most scenic drives in the world winding through the Canadian Rockies with views of glaciers, lakes, waterfalls, and gorges. This drive begins just north of Lake Louise and crosses through two national parks: Banff and Jasper. You could spend days exploring this scenic roadway especially if you like long hikes. But if you…
Jasper National Park is just as beautiful as its more popular neighbor, Banff National Park, but is less crowded because it is a little more difficult to get to. This does not mean that Jasper does not get crowded because it does! Both parks display the best of the Canadian Rockies, so they are highly sought after destinations for outdoor…
The Pacific Northwest is where I find I spend a lot of my time vacationing and exploring because it is one of the most beautiful areas in America. Towering volcanoes, exquisite beaches, lush rainforests, plunging waterfalls, wildlife abundance…the list goes on and on! These four 1-week Pacific Northwest Road Trip ideas can be explored independently, or they can be combined…
Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, Victoria is the perfect town for a family vacation, romantic getaway, or girls weekend. Not many travel destinations can accommodate all three types of vacations, but Victoria can. The capital city of British Columbia offers activities for the outdoor enthusiast, the shopper, the beauty seeker, and the history…
Banff National Park is one of the most stunning national parks in North America. Located just west of Calgary, this park highlights the best of the Canadian Rockies with its towering mountains, glacier fed lakes and rivers, and gorgeous canyons. In the world of hiking trails, I usually find the most beautiful trails are the most difficult to trek. However,…
Imagine relaxing on a luxury sailboat while a professional captain guides you from Greek island to Greek island through the clearest blue waters you have ever seen. Life can’t get any better than that! The first time I sailed Greece, I scoured the internet for what to expect and how to plan, and I found very little information. So here…
Greece may be the perfect international travel destination: ancient ruins, rich history, crystal clear waters, pristine beaches, amazing food, epic nightlife…what else could a person want in a vacation?! I loved this country so much the first time I visited that I traveled there again the very next year. And now that my second trip to Greece is over, I…
Visiting the ancient ruins of Athens, Greece has been on the top of the travel bucket list for some time. I finally made it, and Athens did not disappoint. During my one day in Athens, I was able to see most of the iconic ruins atop the Acropolis hill and across the city. The gigantic columns and detailed artwork constructed…
Santorini is one of the most famous islands in Greece, known for its white buildings with blue domes built on the cliffsides of the caldera. The crescent moon-shaped island was created when the Santorini volcano exploded causing the center of the island to collapse. Located in the Aegean Sea, Santorini is different than the other Greek islands with its unique…