North America

Hiking Adventures, International, North America

The Best of the Icefields Parkway Drive: How to Get from Banff to Jasper in One Day

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…

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Hiking Adventures, North America

The 9 Best Easy Hikes in Jasper National Park

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…

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California, Hiking Adventures, Itineraries, North America, Oregon, Washington

The Ultimate Pacific Northwest Road Trip: How to Spend 1, 2, 3, or 4 Weeks

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…

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International, North America

8 Epic Activities for a Victoria Day Trip, British Columbia

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…

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Hiking Adventures, International, North America

15 Easy Hikes in Banff National Park

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,…

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Hiking Adventures, International, Itineraries, North America

The Best Banff Itinerary for Spring and Early Summer

Summer is the most favorable time to visit Banff and the Canadian Rockies for warmer temperatures, remote hiking trails, and thawed lakes.  Though, with summer comes more crowds and booked hotels.  Hiking Banff in spring or early summer can be risky. But the benefits of inexpensive flights and lodging, fewer people, and greater possibility of seeing wildlife was reason enough…

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International, North America

14 Reasons The Bahamas Should Be Your Next Vacation

1. Pristine Waters 2. Even the Storms are Majestic 3. Atlantis Aquaventure 4. Atlantis Aquariums 5. Snorkeling 6. You can even Snorkel with Sharks 7. Boats on the Horizon 8. Drinks in Coconuts 9. Offshore Fishing 10. Swimming with Pigs 11. Flawless Hotel Views 12. Local Cuisine 13. Kissing Dolphins 14. Gorgeous Sunsets You May Also Be Interested In Atlantis…

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