Zurich is a major city in Switzerland and while there are some of things to do, it’s not where many people choose to spend a lot of time. Many visitors to Switzerland focus on the Alps and that’s to be expected. Had I not been planning this trip last minute, I would have spent my …
Madrid is the capital of Spain and while it has some impressive sights, I just wasn’t enamored with Madrid during my visit. It was my last stop on my ten day trip through Spain, and after my first afternoon in the city, I was kind of over it. You may have a different opinion, particularly …
The Sky Pond Trail is a beautiful hike and is one of the best day hikes you can do in Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll hike up a mountain to some absolutely gorgeous alpine lakes and the scenery is just incredible. Sky Pond was one of the highlights of my 10 Days in Colorado. That …
When I planned my trip to Indiana Dunes, I wasn’t expecting much. That’s not because the pictures didn’t look nice, but it didn’t look that different from where I call home. Both Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes State Park sit on the shores of Lake Michigan. The scenery is beautiful, but as someone …
During my family’s week long stay in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we decided to take a day trip to get away from the resort and do something different. Well, ok. That’s not entirely true. I made the decision to get away from the resort and do something different and dragged my family with me. Despite the …
Almost every piece of advice you read about traveling in Iceland mentions that in order to really see Iceland, you need to rent a car. Even with all of that advice, I still chose to visit Iceland without a car. Now, after visiting, I agree with this advice: in order to really see Iceland, you …
During my trip to New England, I spent one day driving across Connecticut. I could have just driven straight through, but decided to visit several Connecticut state parks along the way. I visited Pachaug State Forest after my day trip to Mystic, Connecticut. Then visited Gillette Castle State Park, Kent Falls State Park, and Campbell …
When I was first planning my trip to Utah and the American Southwest, I had visions of warm, sunny weather and perfect hiking conditions. It’s the same way I plan all of my trips. The thought of rain and cold weather hadn’t even crossed my mind. This is especially evident if you look at the …
