Exploring the world one country at a time
Exploring the world one country at a time
The alpine meadow at Prato Piazza Monte Specie is one of those underrated hikes that seldom appear in any Google searches for epic hikes in the Dolomiti. That is unfortunate and fortunate at the same time. It is unfortunate because it provides jaw dropping views and is not too difficult to get to. It is …
Morning fog at the start of the Tre Cime hike Spectacular would be the one word to describe the Dolomiti. The Dolomiti (Dolomites in English) is a beautiful region that occupies a good chunk of northern Italy. Collectively, it refers to several mountain ranges and valleys that span over the provinces of Belluno, Bolzano (South …
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima or “the square” Fatima is a city in west central Portugal about an hour and half north of Lisbon. It is famous for the apparition of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children in 1917. Fatima is a pilgrimage destination of devout Catholics, especially on May 13th which …
Lake Bled is located in Slovenia, about an hour northwest of Ljubljana, the capital city. Lake Bled is a glacial picture perfect lake. It is in the town that bears the same name. Despite being in town, the lake is clear, clean, free of debris and is a popular destination for water activities, especially during …
Koca pri Triglavski jezerih translates to “cabin near Triglav Lakes”. We found this day hike from a hiking website that is our go to site for wonderful hiking destinations. It was labeled as the Seven Lakes Valley Hike. At first, we thought that we would see seven alpine lakes along this hike. On researching AllTrails, …
The Great Barrier Reef (GBR) spans longer than the state of California. It surely is in a lot of people’s bucket list. Experiencing this unique destination can be quite challenging if you do not have a seaworthy vessel and know your way in the ocean. Fortunately, there is the city of Cairns in Queensland, …
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The Blue Mountains National Park is just over an hour drive from Sydney Airport. It is a nice change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Sydney. If you want to be with nature, the Blue Mountains is one of the many destinations that is less than a tank full of gas away. We …
The island of Bali, Indonesia is a popular tourist destination. We spent three nights in Sanur, three nights in South Kuta and two nights in Ubud in late July 2023. The weather was warm under the sun but just right in the shade. The three destinations were fairly crowded with tourists and locals alike. Traffic …
Algarve is the area in southern Portugal, between the border with Spain and the Atlantic Ocean. Most people associate the Algarve with multi-colored sandstone cliffs and rock formations that are common in the coastal areas. There are also many beaches in this area that have the sandstone cliffs as the backdrop making it enticing to …
Catinaccio is a mountain near Carezza, Trentino, Italy. It does not come up on Google search for scenic hikes. It is both a shame and a blessing as the hike offers sweeping vistas of the mountain ranges and valleys on one side and the towering mountain peaks on the other side. This blog talks about …