Chile is a large country with a lot of diversity. From the Atacama Desert in the north of the country to Patagonia in the very south, and plenty of places in between, you won’t run out of things to do. But this article isn’t about what to do in Chile. Instead, this post is full …
When I planned my South Dakota 5 day itinerary, I didn’t have high expectations. Mostly, I decided to visit to try to visit two more national parks in my journey to visit every national park in the United States. Over a long weekend, I visited two national parks, a state park, and two national monuments …
Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota is home to the world’s largest collection of box work found in any cave. While this unique formation is found in other caves, such as nearby Jewel Cave, Wind Cave is the best place to see it. But a visit here can go beyond the cave. Above ground, …
Custer State Park in South Dakota gets added to a lot of Black Hills Itineraries. After you visit, you’ll understand what all of the hype is about. With its scenic drives, first class hiking, and opportunities for wildlife spotting, this state park is one of the best I’ve ever visited. In fact, when I talked …
Badlands National Park is unsurprisingly home to South Dakota’s badlands. This rugged landscape is ideal for those wanting to get out and hike, but that’s not all there is here. Badlands National Park is full of wildlife ranging from buffalo to prairie dogs and even more in between. No trip to South Dakota would be …
Jewel Cave National Monument is located in western South Dakota and is a must see on any visit to the Black Hills. While some people may get more focused on nearby Wind Cave National Park, the two caves are very different and each is worth a visit. Now, I’ll admit that when I was planning …
Ireland is a country where its better to focus on its rural, natural beauty than its cities. Sure, some of the cities in Ireland are nice, but when you think of Ireland, you likely picture its endless green countryside. If you’re renting a car, you’ll have no problem exploring the Emerald Isle. Without a car, …
Ireland is a country that’s more known for its rural beauty than for its metropolis cities. Yes, spend some time exploring Dublin, but get out of the city and see the Irish countryside. From endless fields of green to dramatic cliffs and everything in between, you’re to leave Ireland with a memory card full of …
It’s been ten years since I first visited Rome. I studied abroad in Ireland and they had something called “Reading Week”, which was basically just a week of no classes so you can study for your final exams. Instead of studying, I took a weekend trip to Rome. I still passed my exams and got …
London and Paris are both fabulous European cities to explore. Plus, both are great choices for a first visit to Europe. Both cities have a great public transportation network, loads of things for tourists to do, and have the added bonus of being easily connected by train. If you just have one week for a …
