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 …
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 …
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 …
During an impromptu five day trip to Zurich, I decided to use Zurich as a base. While the city has a few sights, it’s overall not the most interesting place for tourists (especially if you have five days!). The good news is that there are a handful of interesting day trips from Zurich. One of …
Prague is a beautiful city all on its own, but it can feel overrun with tourists. This is especially true if you stick to the main tourist road between the Prague Castle and Old Town Square. You can venture off this road in Prague or you can escape tourists by doing a day trip. I …
During my impromptu trip to Zurich, Switzerland, I decided to spend one of my days making a day trip to Vaduz, Liechtenstein. This tiny country is nestled in the Alps, right between Switzerland and Austria. It’s a pretty easy day trip to do, but Liechtenstein doesn’t rank very high on the excitement level. That still …
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 …
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 …
