This month’s destination is a place I used to like to visit when I lived in Denver. Gunnison County, located in west central Colorado, is
After last month’s frozen destination, I thought it was a good time to move on to warmer climes…because, if you’re in the northern hemisphere, spring
Okay, I’m gonna be totally honest with you, my dear readers: I don’t much like winter. Cold, snow, darkness, wearing way too much clothing so
In 2018, I had the privilege of visiting the beautiful country of Colombia. One of the regions I spent time in was Quindío (keen-DEE-yo), a
Austria is a well-known travel destination in Europe, but I’m going to highlight part of one of its lesser-known regions. Styria (German: Steiermark) is located
Have you ever wondered to yourself what the Caribbean islands were like before so many giant hotels and cruise ships came along? Well, it turns
Rwanda is a tiny, landlocked country in east central Africa, bordering Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sadly, in recent times
I settled upon this destination guide in a rather unusual manner. I zoomed in on southeast Asia, looking for places that were not so familiar
My dear Readers, I’ll be totally honest with you: COVID-19 and the harsher than average winter here in Bavaria have NOT been kind to my
Looking for a European destination that offers a great combination of urban and natural attractions, with a rich cultural history but without so many tourists?
The weather here in Bavaria the last few weeks has been really weird! Warm sunshine and 20C one day, freezing temperatures with snow the next.
The densely populated eastern United States isn’t exactly known for its isolated places, but the mountains of western North Carolina are one of the exceptions.
Off the wind on this heading lie the Marquesas We got 80 feet of the waterline nicely making way Perhaps you know these lyrics from
Everybody knows Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), the beautiful coastal city in western Canada. But did you know that BC’s capital isn’t Vancouver, but Victoria, on
Visiting Quito and looking for a break from the big city, without the hassle of traveling long and far to get there? Or are you
Interesting landscapes, varied architecture, great swimming and diving, excellent cuisine, alluring architecture, 7,000 years of archaeological history and an appealing, sunny Mediterranean climate – all
Clear, cold, clean, and…cobalt blue. The four C’s, in this case used to describe the beauty of Crater Lake. Crater Lake is located in southwest
As I’m writing this blog entry Germany (along with a lot of other places in Europe and North America) is back in lockdown mode, which
If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series yet, you can find it here. Puerto Nariño The highlight of our visit to the Colombian
Amazon: the name conjures images of vast swathes of isolated jungle, indigenous communities and their unique cultures, and of course the mighty river itself. This
The Black Oystercatcher winery, craft brewery, restaurant and cottages are located in the Overberg region about 2.5 hours’ drive east of Cape Town, South Africa.
Most people have probably heard of agritourism, an amalgamation of the words “agriculture” and “tourism”, also frequently referred to as a farm-stay. Italy is generally
For those of us living here in Europe, aside from the many obviously terrible effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, one small “silver lining” has emerged.
Croatia is a country gifted with immense natural beauty and famous for its dramatic coastline on the Adriatic, which is dotted with over 1,000 islands
If you haven’t read Part 1 of this series yet, you can find it here. There’s a little something for everyone in Mallorca, and visitors
Hooray, finally! 🙂 Today Germany has opened its borders to other EU countries, and for the most part those of us in Europe are free
The latest destination in the Bayern Local Series is the Maisinger See, a lake with numerous walking trails leading to and around it, as well
Note: if you missed Part 1 of this series, you can find it here. Nature and Outdoors South Tyrol is quite literally an outdoor lover’s
I’ve decided to take a small break from the Bayern Local Series, to share with you what I consider to be one of the most
Continuing with the series, I have the beautiful Isar River to show you. Its source is in Tyrol (Austria) and it eventually flows into the
For most of us, even local leisure travel is prohibited at the moment (obviously for good reason). Perhaps you’re permitted to go outside freely, but
Note: If you missed either of the prior posts in this series, you can find them here: Part 1 and Part 2. Which tour operator
If you haven’t yet read Part 1 of this series, you can find it here. The Basics – Time, Distance, Difficulty, Cost, Booking Time As
Many an adventurous traveler has this four-day trek on their bucket list. It’s one of those iconic adventure experiences, ending in the mother of all