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Second Beach – Where the Forest Meets the Sea

by Toccara & SamWashington State February 1, 2015April 28, 20242 comments

The Olympic Peninsula on the upper west coast of Washington State has a wide variety of ecosystems. During our week on the peninsula, we had the opportunity to stroll through a rain forest, hike along a ridge-line trail, and visit several magnificent Pacific Northwest beaches, including Second Beach. Getting to Second Beach Beach-goers must hike a …

Hiking to Sol Duc Falls

by Toccara & SamWashington State January 28, 2015April 28, 20246 comments

Olympic National Park, located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington has many wonderful facets- vibrant rain forests, majestic mountain ranges, and beautiful rivers leading to glorious waterfalls. Highway 101 pretty much runs the perimeter of the peninsula, and is the main access route for most of the park’s main attractions. Following a day of hiking and …

Exploring Hurricane Ridge (Washington)

by Toccara & SamWashington State January 27, 2015April 28, 20244 comments

There are many gorgeous views and adventures that await visitors to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. We visited Olympic National Park, which makes up much of the peninsula, in late July and the weather was absolutely perfect! Once on Hurricane Ridge Road, there are plenty of places to pull off and enjoy scenic vistas! Keep your …

Rain Forests in the US? They Do Exist!

by Toccara & SamWashington State January 25, 2015April 28, 20242 comments

Very few rain forests exist in the United States, so we felt very fortunate to have had the opportunity to explore one of Washington state’s most luscious attractions. There are two types of rain forests: Tropical rain forests, which lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn and are characterized with warm temperatures, and temperate rain …

St Gilgen Austria: A Delightful Austrian Town on Lake Wolfgangsee

by Toccara & SamAustria, Small Town Adventures January 20, 2015March 14, 20192 comments

The Village of St Gilgen On our way from Munich to Hallstatt, we stopped by the lakeside town of St Gilgen Austria. From what we had read and seen in pictures, St. Gilgen seemed like the type of place where we would want to spend more than just a few hours. So, we booked an …

Fuschl am See: A Serene Lakeside Town

by Toccara & SamAustria, Small Town Adventures January 19, 2015January 19, 201514 comments

As part of a European road trip, we rented a car from AVIS in Munich so we could explore beautiful regions of Germany and Austria. Our drive took us from the capital city of Bavaria to the tiny town of St. Gilgen (Austria) where we would spend the night before our journey to Hallstatt. Some of our …

Why We Did Not Love Amsterdam – It Just Didn’t Do It For Us

by Toccara & SamNetherlands January 18, 2015August 6, 201828 comments

Prior to our visit, we heard from numerous people that Amsterdam was the place to be, so we made certain to make it a stop during our brief tour of the Netherlands. To be honest, we wish we hadn’t. Amsterdam for us wasn’t as amazing as everyone made it out to be. Here are the many reasons why we …

When It’s Ok to Drink Beer in Church

by Toccara & SamNetherlands, Try Local Food January 11, 2015May 13, 20160 comments

Throughout our travels around the world, we have visited our fair share of breweries, all unique in their own way. What makes Jopenkerk in Haarlem (Netherlands) so distinctive is its setting in a beautifully restored church. (Jopen = the name of the beer brand; Kerk = church in Dutch) Beer enthusiast or not, it’d be hard for anyone …

Teylers Museum (Haarlem, Netherlands)

by Toccara & SamNetherlands January 10, 2015May 13, 20160 comments

Although the city of Haarlem is home to 14 museums, we only had time to visit one during our brief stay, so we went with the oldest museum in the Netherlands… The Teylers Museum In his will, Pieter Teyler van der Hulst stipulated that his fortune should be transferred to a foundation whose aims included …

Haarlem: A Nice Alternative to Amsterdam

by Toccara & SamNetherlands, Small Town Adventures January 10, 2015May 13, 201614 comments

When visiting the Netherlands, most people feel that they have to make a stop in Amsterdam. However, we’re here to introduce to you a great alternative to the often wild and crazy most populous city in the Netherlands! With one-fifth the population and located just a 30 minute drive (or 15 minute train ride) from Amsterdam …

St Bavokerk (Haarlem, Netherlands)

by Toccara & SamNetherlands January 10, 2015May 13, 20160 comments

Located in the Grote Markt (central market square) of Haarlem is the gothic-style church Grote Kerk, better known as St Bavokerk. (This is not to be confused with the St. Bavo Cathedral, which is a Roman Catholic church located elsewhere in Old Town Haarlem.) Originally built as a Catholic church in the 14th/15th centuries, it became the cathedral of …

Hiking in the Swiss Alps

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Switzerland January 4, 2015April 20, 20188 comments

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 not too much challenge in regards to elevation change. We saw people of all ages enjoying this visually-stunning Alpine trail. We visited in the summer …

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Grindelwald Mannlichen Cable Car Gondola

by Toccara & SamSwitzerland January 1, 2015April 20, 201812 comments

The Bernese Oberland region in the Swiss Alps has a vast network of cable cars, trains, and hiking trails leaving visitors with endless options for exploring this majestic area of Switzerland. One of our best memories of visiting the area was riding the Grindelwald Mannlichen cable car, one of the longest gondola rides in the world! During …

Cable-Car and Hike in Isenfluh, Switzerland

by Toccara & SamSwitzerland December 29, 2014April 18, 20152 comments

Accessible by car or local bus, the village of Isenfluh sits over 1,300 ft (400 m) above the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Once in the village, visitors can either hike up or take the aerial cable car to Sulwald (5,000 ft/1,500 m). The Isenfluh cable-car is a two-man operation (one man at the bottom in Isenfluh and one man at the …

Lauterbrunnen Switzerland: A Picturesque Swiss Village in Jungfrau

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, Switzerland December 27, 2014July 26, 20182 comments

Our first glimpse of the Lauterbrunnen Valley was from the summit of Mannlichen, which we accessed via cable-car from the nearby village of Grindelwald. We knew we had made the right decision to base ourselves in Lauterbrunnen Switzerland for a few days and already wished we could stay longer. Watch Now: Jungfrau Region in Switzerland Nestled …

Wengen: A Car-Free Alpine Village

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, Switzerland December 27, 2014July 9, 20172 comments

Opposite Lauterbrunnen on the other side of the valley sits Wengen, a car-free village in the Swiss Alps. Because Wengen is car-free (minus a few local farm and service vehicles, and electric vehicles for taxiing to and from the railway station), visitors must arrive via train from Lauterbrunnen or Gridelwald or via cable-car from Mannlichen (via Grindelwald). …

Top 14 Travel Experiences of 2014

by Toccara & SamBlogs About Blogging December 22, 2014September 2, 20152 comments

It’s awesome that we explored 14 different countries in 2014. We feel so fortunate to have crossed many items off of our ever-evolving Bucket List! So, as the year comes to a close, we take look back on our top 14 Travel Experience of 2014. 14- Visiting Cinque Terre in Italy During a Mediterranean Cruise a …

Eguisheim: A Colorful French Village

by Toccara & SamFrance, Small Town Adventures December 7, 2014May 7, 201820 comments

Eguisheim is a colorful village with just under 2,000 residents in north-east France that looks like something straight out of a fairytale. The winding cobblestone streets are lined with traditional medieval half-timbered brightly-painted buildings. Where is Eguisheim? It is located in the Alsace wine region and is one of many quaint towns on the Route du …

Lost Dog Wash Trailhead- Scottsdale

by Toccara & SamArizona, Explore The Outdoors November 30, 2014August 8, 20152 comments

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 difficulty of your hike. For a complete trail guide to the southern region of the preserve, click here. We hiked for quite a ways on …

Browns Ranch Trailhead- Scottsdale

by Toccara & SamArizona, Explore The Outdoors November 30, 2014August 24, 20152 comments

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 Sonoran Preserve. We turned north onto Alma School Parkway from Dynamite Boulevard and followed the road past the subdivision of homes until we hit the end. …

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