Cinque Terre

How to Get to Cinque Terre & Other Useful Info

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 16 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 …

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A Hiking Holiday in the Salzkammergut Region of Austria

by Toccara & SamAustriaPosted on 2 comments

The idea of a hiking holiday has always intrigued us. We absolutely adore small towns, so the premise of hiking from one small town to the next seemed like just the kind of adventure we’d enjoy! Having visited Austria just last summer and instantly falling in love with its beauty, we couldn’t wait to get …

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Vernazza: A Colorful Harbor Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town AdventuresPosted on 2 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 …

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Exploring Hurricane Ridge (Washington)

by Toccara & SamWashington StatePosted on 4 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 …

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Hiking in the Swiss Alps

by Toccara & SamExplore The Outdoors, SwitzerlandPosted on 8 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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Lost Dog Wash Trailhead- Scottsdale

by Toccara & SamArizona, Explore The OutdoorsPosted on 2 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 …

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