Hiking The Watchman Trail in Zion is a quick and easy Zion hike perfect for the whole family. It begins right at the Zion visitor center, meaning you can leave right from your hotel in Springdale and never even have to worry about parking. After we couldn’t score reservations on the Zion shuttle we found…
There are so many great things to do in Sendai it can be tough to narrow down your options. Sendai is the largest city in Japan’s northern Tohoku region and the capital of Miyagi Prefecture. While the area was devastated by the earthquake and tsunami in 2011, Sendai remains a vibrant, bustling hub of culture,…
If you’re a ski or snowboard enthusiast you probably know by now that Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido is famed for its light fluffy powder. And not just a dusting, but literal mountain-sized piles of its pure powder. In truth, I’d read on one website that Furano was a great place to ski in Japan, and…
We arrived in Mont Tremblant as snow lightly fell, and winter cheer hung in the air. We had spent most of our winter in Europe and seen plenty of charming ski villages, but Mont Tremblant had to be one of the prettiest ski resorts yet. It has all the European ambiance and charm, except on the…
I wondered about the internet in Africa before we left. It’s the least developed continent and I’ve never seen anyone raving about keeping up with their Netflix addiction in Zambia. When we landed in South Africa we were uncertain of how we would be able to manage digital work while traveling Africa. Information on the topic…
Officially known as The Jewel of Kedah, Langkawi is a paradisiacal archipelago off the northwest coast of the Malaysian peninsula. Known for its beautiful coastline, beaches, and crystal-clear waters, it’s a tropical wonderland with rainforests and mangroves to explore and intriguing culture. There are so many things to do in Langkawi. You could stay all…
As Namibia is sparsely populated, there aren’t many big cities in the country. If you have the chance to visit one of them, make sure to put Swakopmund on top of your list. For a small city, there are actually plenty of things to do in Swakopmund that are fun and unique. It’s one of…
South Luangwa National Park is touted as one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries on earth. Asides Victoria Falls, the South Luangwa is Zambia’s largest tourism draw with safari goers frequenting the park. At 9,050 sq km, it is massive in size and harbors an astounding amount of wildlife. Famed for a healthy leopard population that…
When we arrived at Tongabezi we knew that for a few days our troubles associated with overland travel would all be forgotten. It was needed after a very rough time at the Kazungula Ferry crossing. Overlanding with your own vehicle in Africa is not always easy, to say the least. The friendly Zambian staff greeted us with…
The Claddagh Ring is a traditional Irish ring that represents love, loyalty, and friendship. I had never heard of a Claddagh Ring until my recent trip to Ireland. Once we walked into our first jewelry store and saw one in Galway I knew the Claddagh Ring was a big deal to the Irish. I had to learn more…
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