Cascade Loop

Cascade Loop Scenic Highway: Best Washington Road Trip

The Ultimate Washington Road Trip The Cascade Loop Scenic Highway quickly became one of our favorite road trip adventures to date! We’ve embarked on some pretty incredible road trips throughout our travels – the North Coast 500 in Scotland and Ring Road in Iceland quickly come to mind. In fact, scenic drives are our preferred way to see the world! As …

Washington Nature

Washington Nature Abounds in North Cascades National Park

North Cascades National Park in Washington North Cascades National Park is one of three national parks in the state of Washington; the other two being Olympic National Park & Mount Rainier National Park. The park encompasses over six-hundred-thousand acres of beautiful Washington nature and includes both the Ross Lake and Lake Chelan National Recreation Areas. It is …

Maple Pass Loop

Maple Pass Loop: One of the Best Hikes in Washington

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 …

Berlenga Grande, Berlengas: Portugal’s Secret Island

Portugal is a vast country made up of diverse landscapes. Its scenery is one of the many reasons we fell in love so quickly and why we’ve already been back twice since our initial visit. Due to its location on the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal has a seemingly endless coastline. This coastal country also boasts several …

Things to Do in Costa Brava Along the Coast

Costa Brava is a beautiful region in Spain, whose name literally translates to rugged or wild coast. Though there is still plenty to see and do inland, the coastline is definitely its greatest attraction. With that said, there are plenty of things to do in Costa Brava along the coast. Our family loves being near …

The Ultimate North Coast 500 Guide

North Coast 500 – Scotland Road Trip of a Lifetime Buckle your seat belts! We’re about to take you on the ultimate road trip adventure along Scotland’s North Coast 500 route! Starting and ending in Inverness, this 500-mile circular drive takes you along stunning coastlines and countless lochs. You’ll navigate through winding mountain passes and …

Korcula, Croatia – An Explorer’s Wonderland

Korcula (Korčula) was the final island stop on our self-made Croatian island hopping itinerary, following visits to the islands of Vis and Hvar. It is the 6th largest, but the second most populated, of the Adriatic islands. Marco Polo is reputed to have been born here, though there is isn’t solid proof of this claim. …

Heavenly Hvar – A Picturesque Croatian Island

It’s Hard to Resist Hvar! Hvar is one of Croatia’s most popular islands, and with over 1,000 islands to choose from, that’s quite the accomplishment! Though, truth be told, only around 60 of Croatia’s islands are actually inhabited and not all are visited by tourists. Typically when we travel, we look for the alternative to …

Vrsic Pass: A Drive Through the Julian Alps in Slovenia

Step aside Switzerland and back off Bavaria… there’s a new region of Europe that has stolen our nature-loving hearts! A drive along the Vrsic Pass in Triglav Naitonal Park got our engine revving, our hearts racing, and provided some of the most gorgeous views around! Triglav National Park Slovenia only has one national park- Triglav, …

Rafting in Slovenia on the Soca River in Bovec

The Soča River- The Emerald Beauty The Soča River, characterized by its vibrant emerald-colored water, flows through western Slovenia and into northeastern Italy. It becomes known as the Isonzo River in Italy, where it terminates at the Adriatic Sea close to the town of Monfalcone. The source of this 86-mile (138 km) alpine river, often …

Tolmin Gorge: A Gorge-ous Natural Attraction in Slovenia

Tolmin Gorge is located at the southern-most portion of Triglav National Park at the confluence of Tolminka and Zadlaščica streams in beautiful Slovenia. Not surprisingly, it is Tolmin’s most appreciated attraction. Navigating Tolmin Gorge It’s a little more strenuous of a hike than that at Vintgar Gorge, but still definitely worth a visit nonetheless. Make …

Find Beauty & Tranquility at Lake Bohinj

Lake Bohinj may be the lesser-known lake in the northwestern part of Slovenia, when compared to Lake Bled. However, we found Bohinj to be just as beautiful and much more tranquil than its neighbor. The Beauty of Lake Bohinj More than two-thirds of the Bohinj region lies within the borders of Triglav National Park. Its …

Vintgar Gorge: A True Slovenian Gem

Escaping the Crowds at Vintgar Gorge Following the picture perfect morning watching the sunrise over Lake Bled, we quickly made our way to Vintgar Gorge to beat the crowds! After reading several warnings online regarding the hordes of people arriving to the gorge by the busload, we wanted to get there early and enjoy the …

The Peaceful Hike from Bad Goisern to Hallstatt in Austria

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

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 …