Rafting the Vltava River in Cesky Krumlov
The fairytale town of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic is a perfect spot to take a short river trip in a raft, kayak, or canoe. The unique layout of …
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Dingle Peninsula: A Stunning Alternative to the Ring of Kerry
Dingle Peninsula Drive You’ve heard of the Ring of Kerry, but what about the Dingle Peninsula to the immediate north? For those looking to avoid the more crowded highways or …
5 Reasons You Need To Visit Iceland NOW
Iceland is one of our favorite countries in the world. Visit Iceland now and it just might become one of your favorite places too! —A Sense Of Seclusion— A third …
Island-Hopping in Trang, Thailand
I had zero expectations for my first trip to Thailand. Besides eager anticipation of indulging in authentic Thai food, I really didn’t know what to expect. My knowledge of Thailand …
Scenic Biplane Ride in San Diego
Scroll to the bottom of the post for a limited time Mother’s Day Promo Code with Cloud 9 Living! We’ve ridden in commercial airplanes, hot air balloons, and helicopters, but …
Ireland’s Most Visited Natural Attraction
The Cliffs of Moher in Doolin, Ireland, is the Emerald Isle’s most visited natural attraction. Stretching 5 miles along the Atlantic coast of County Clare in the west of Ireland, …
Gap of Dunloe (Co. Kerry, Ireland)
The Gap of Dunloe is a beautiful mountain pass located on the eastern side of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks near Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. This spectacular glaciated valley is best seen …
Unrivaled Beauty Along Highway 1 in California
Highway 1 along the central coast of California provides some of the most stunning coastal views on the planet! In fact, parts of it has been designated as an official …
Exploring the Olympic Peninsula
With nearly one million acres to explore, Olympic National Park provides visitors with endless options to consider. Located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State, the park encompasses a variety …
Hiking in the Swiss Alps
Following a 30-minute cable-car ride from Grindenwald to Mannlichen, we started the close to 3-mile hike from Mannlichen to Kleine Scheidegg. This would be classified as an easy hike with …
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead- Scottsdale
Lost Dog Wash Trailhead is one of the major access points for the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. There are several trail options to choose from depending on the desired length and …
Browns Ranch Trailhead- Scottsdale
After soaring through the Arizona skies on a hot air balloon ride, we wanted to explore the desert ground below, so we drove a little ways to the Scottsdale McDowell …
Pinnacle Peak Trail- Scottsdale
Pinnacle Peak Trail is one of Scottsdale’s most popular hikes. It’s located within the 150-acre Pinnacle Peak Park. For a map of the park, click here. The peak rises to an elevation …
Snowmobiling in Winter Park, Colorado
As mentioned in previous posts, whenever we travel to a new area, we try to participate in the regional activities. What better way to experience the beauty of recent snowfall …
Cross Country Skiing in Granby, Colorado
None of us had ever been on skis before, so it was a new experience for all of us! Our First Time Cross Country Skiing At the Nordic Center at …
Driving the Klondike Highway: Part II (Canada-Yukon)
This post is Part II of our drive on the Klondike Highway. Check out Part I, which includes the drive from Skagway to the Canadian border, where this post picks …
Driving the Klondike Highway: Part I (Alaska-Canada)
While many visitors to Skagway choose to board the White Pass & Scenic Rail, we decided to rent a car, take a similar route, and drive the Klondike Highway! AVIS Car …
Exploring Skagway Alaska
Skagway Alaska was the port of call following our memorable day in the town of Juneau. We were somehow blessed with another beautiful day with incredible weather, although all the crew on-board …
Mendenhall Glacier – Juneau, Alaska
Following an incredible morning of whale watching, we made our way to Mendenhall Glacier, located just 12 miles from downtown Juneau. If you’re on a cruise, rather than booking an …
Scenic Plane Tour in Anchorage
After spending a week on an Alaskan Cruise, we wanted to experience Alaska from a different point of view, so we booked a scenic flight with Rust’s Flying Service, located …
