With a landmass comparable in area to the 48 contiguous United States, a wealth of biodiversity and geographical features, and the world’s largest coral reef system, it’s hard to imagine even beginning to see all of Australia’s unique beauty. While … Read More
When it comes to scenery, the island nation of New Zealand certainly does not disappoint. From Northland’s Bay of Islands to the South Island’s Catlin Coast, New Zealand really does seem to have it all – snow-capped crests, undulating glaciers, … Read More
In researching our trip to the Dolomites, we chose Ortisei (St. Ulrich) as our base for a few days of hiking. Since we were not going to have a vehicle, we needed to stay somewhere with good accessibility to the … Read More
Both Jenn and I were extremely excited to see Plitvice Lakes National Park, a place that many don’t know by name, but often recognize from photos in travel articles that frequently start with the words, “Top 10 Most Beautiful…” The … Read More
Nestled at the foothills of the imposing Tatra Mountains, the largest range of the Carpathians, sits the small alpine village of Zakopane. Just a couple hours south of Krakow, the ‘winter capital of Poland’ is a popular holiday destination for … Read More
I have to admit, Mongolia had never really been a destination on my radar. It wasn’t a place I was actively avoiding; rather I’d never read about it as a travel destination, and therefore really knew nothing about it. When … Read More
Torquay to Yuulong Running along Australia’s southern coastline in Victoria, the Great Ocean Road is considered one of the world’s most picturesque drives. The official length of the route is 151 miles, from Torquay (about an hour southwest of Melbourne) … Read More
Lord Howe is just as rich and unique in geological history as it is in its strong sense of community and values. The crescent-shaped island is the remnant of a large, submarine volcano along the Lord Howe Rise, an undersea … Read More
