Sunrise at Monument Valley – Early, but Beautiful

The American Southwest is littered with iconic rock formations, from the Grand Canyon to Arches National Park and everywhere in between. Monument Valley can be…

How to Spend 5 Days in Zurich, Switzerland

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…

Toledo and Segovia: The Best Day Trips from Madrid

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…

Sky Pond Trail – What Not to Do on Your Hike

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…

Indiana Dunes Hikes: Dunes, Forests, and Beaches

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…

Talpa and Mascota – Two Beautiful Towns in Mexico

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…

Five Days in Iceland Without a Car

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…

Connecticut State Parks: 4 Great Options

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…

Bryce Canyon in the Rain – Tips for Your Visit

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…