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How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures January 20, 2017July 12, 202116 comments

In this post we’ll cover not only how to get to Cinque Terre, but also a plethora of other information that will help you plan your visit to 5 of the most stunning villages along the Italian Riviera. For even more detailed planning information, check out our downloadable Cinque Terre Destination Guide. How to Get …

Things to Do in Terceira Island – Azores Portugal

by Toccara & SamPortugal December 29, 2016July 12, 202144 comments

Terceira Island was the second and final island we visited during our time in the Azores Portugal. We quickly found out that there are plenty of things to do in Terceira. With a total of 9 islands in the Azores, we’ll definitely be visiting more of these islands off the coast of Portugal in the …

Maple Pass Loop: One of the Best Hikes in Washington

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Washington State December 6, 2016July 12, 20218 comments

Jagged and majestic, the Cascade Mountain Range in Washington is one of the state’s most iconic images. Now imagine you’re breathing in that fresh mountain air while gazing upon an endless horizon of snow-capped mountain peaks, alpine lakes, and flowering meadows. All of this and more can be found on Heather Maple Pass near the North …

Most Beautiful Places on Isle of Skye

by Toccara & SamScotland May 5, 2016May 26, 20168 comments

We had high expectations for the Isle of Skye, given that it is pretty much Scotland’s most talked about island. Having been enticed by countless accolades and magical pictures in magazines and on the ‘net, we made it a priority to visit on our second trip to Scotland. Transportation to the Isle of Skye wasn’t …

The Peaceful Hike from Bad Goisern to Hallstatt in Austria

by Toccara & SamAustria, Explore The Outdoors July 25, 2015June 8, 20184 comments

The first day of our hiking holiday in the Salzkammergut Region of Austria began in the sleepy little town of Bad Goisern. Our journey that day led us on a peaceful walk from Bad Goisern to Hallstatt. Following the correct signs out of town was a little bit of a challenge, as a few of …

The Harrowing Hike from Hallstatt to Gosau

by Toccara & SamAustria, Explore The Outdoors July 25, 2015August 8, 20150 comments

Following a fairly long hike from Bad Goisern to Hallstatt the day before and knowing that we would be facing an even longer hike throughout the course of the day, we started our hike from Hallstatt to Gosau with a shortcut! Using the discount provided by the Salzkammergut Card, we took a 3-minute ride on …

Vernazza: A Colorful Harbor Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures May 20, 2015April 22, 20182 comments

Vernazza is considered by many as the most picturesque of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre, along the western coast of Italy. Though the competition is steep for this objective title, each of the five villages are visually stunning and unique in their own regard. Stepping off the train in Vernazza, visitors are …

Seeking Truth on the Pacific Crest Trail

by Toccara & SamNotes From The Road April 6, 2015April 22, 2018Comments are Disabled

March 2015 Blood or blisters. Either of those on my hands at the end of the day means I’ve earned it. Earned my sleep. Earned my right to call myself a man. It sounds like macho posturing—believe me, I know it does. The feeling is primal and deep, pure and unfiltered. It is not an …

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 …

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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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 …

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. …

Pinnacle Peak Trail- Scottsdale

by Toccara & SamArizona, Explore The Outdoors November 30, 2014August 8, 20150 comments

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 of 3,169 feet (966 m). Rock climbing skills are needed to reach the summit, so we simply stuck to the main trail! As with any desert …

One Day in Port: Juneau, Alaska

by Toccara & SamAlaska, Cruise Ports- Alaska August 21, 2014July 10, 20184 comments

This is a compilation of two other posts: Whale Watching in Juneau and Mendenhall Glacier, along with some additional things to do and see in Alaska’s capital city. This blog is to help you plan your day in port in Juneau, Alaska! Video: One Day in Juneau I can only hope that everyone visiting Juneau …

Mendenhall Glacier – Juneau, Alaska

by Toccara & SamAlaska, Cruise Ports- Alaska, Explore The Outdoors August 20, 2014July 10, 20186 comments

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 expensive excursion, opt to take the $8 shuttle to and from the recreation area from downtown Juneau. This way you can spend as little or …

3 Beautiful Places to Explore on the Island of Kauai

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, Hawaii, Kauai November 1, 2013July 25, 201712 comments

We visited many beautiful places on the island of Kauai. If your heading to the Garden Isle of Hawaii, check out our list of the three we thought were the most memorable (listed in no particular order). Kalalau Trail (Na Pali Coast) Kalalau Trail is one of the best hikes in Kauai. We attempted to find parking at Ke’e …

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