Back in 2014, I spent four months studying abroad in Ireland. During that time, I had the chance to explore so much of this beautiful country. From dramatic cliffs to fun cities to stunning landscapes to castles, I covered nearly all of the big tourist sights. While it’s true that I didn’t see everything (even …
Chiloé Island has a lot for visitors to see including churches and scenic views. You’ll need a car and two or three days to get a good feel for the island, but not all visitors have that much time. So many visitors, myself included, visit Chiloé on a day trip from Puerto Varas. You won’t …
If you find yourself in Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas, you’ll no doubt find yourself wanting to get out and explore nature. One of the best ways to do that is a visit to the Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls. These two sights are often packaged together as a tour, offering visitors some truly beautiful …
Chile’s La Campana National Park sits just 30 miles from the popular vacation town of Viña del Mar. Still, when researching for things to do near Viña del Mar, I found this national park rarely makes lists of things to do. Even in popular guidebooks, this park will sometimes just one sentence. Still, the idea …
Chile is a long and narrow South American country with a massive coastline. There’s so much to do in this country, but unless you have several weeks, it’s just not possible to see it all. So, you’ll need to pick and choose what is important to you. It can be difficult (trust me!), but it’s …
One of my favorite things about Chicago is its skyline. Its architecture feels so different from many other American cities and taking in the architecture from different angles is one of the best things you can do on your visit. Yes, you can wander the through the Chicago Loop and look up, but you can …
Along with the south coast of Iceland, another popular trip is the Golden Circle. This isn’t too surprising because the Golden Circle highlights some of the amazing natural wonders in Iceland. Sure, Iceland is full of amazing natural wonders, but you’ll find some unique things that you won’t be able to see anywhere else in …
Whether you use a guided tour or you self explore, a visit to the south coast of Iceland is a must. There’s the black sand beaches, towering waterfalls, epic glaciers, and more. While you could take your time exploring this area in depth, many people opt to see as much of the south coast of …
I’ve been lucky to visit Chicago several times over the course of my lifetime. Of course, it helps that I’ve lived within a three hour drive of Chicago for most of my life. As long as I followed south right along Lake Michigan, I’d eventually hit downtown Chicago. Over numerous visits, I’ve done almost all …
One item that gets added to many Iceland bucket lists is snorkeling at Silfra. Like so many other travelers, I added a snorkeling day tour at Silfra to my Iceland itinerary. Sure, it’s an expensive activity, but when else would I have the chance to snorkel between two tectonic plates? This article will outline everything …
