Short story about an unexpected route to happiness and contentment on western Pennsylvania’s 70 mile Laurel Highlands Trail…
Antalya and the Turquoise Coast
Antalya was our base city during a 30 day visit to Turkey in October, 2024. Turquoise waters, fresh salty sea breeze, the entrancing calls to prayer…
Trekking Türkiye's Lycian Way (Our Way)
We traveled to Türkiye in October 2024 intending to hike the Lycian Way, a 335 mile along the Mediterranean Coast. Things didn’t quite go as expected…
Lycian Way: Letoon and Xanthos
Day 1 and 2 of our Lycian Way trek in Letoon and Xanthos, where the heat sparked “Plan B”…
Lycian Way: Gelemiş and Patara
Days 2-6 of our Lycian Way trek, executing “Plan B” in Gelemis and Patara. Most well-preserved ancient ruins, sand dunes, and sunsets…
Lycian Way: Kaş
Days 6-11 of our Lycian Way trek, executing “Plan B” in Kas. Scuba diving, sea kayaking, and hiking along the Lycian Way…
Lycian Way: Çıralı and Mt. Olympus
Days 11-16 of our Lycian Way trek in Çıralı, home of eternal mountain flames and the lost city of Olympos…
Pack Leader for a 9 Mile Day Hike in Cappadocia
Highlights of this 9 mile off-the-beaten tourist path in Cappadocia: escort by a canine friend through a shady oasis, pigeon houses, and a 4,000 year old hand-carved castle…
Derinkuyu, Türkiye: Ancient Underground City
We traveled to Cappadocia primarily to visit the underground city of Derinkuyu, most likely built by early Christians as a refuge against invading Arabs in the Middle Ages…
Family UK Road Trip: London, Windsor and Stonehenge
In September 2024, we were joined by my mom and C’s family in the United Kingdom for a two week road trip. We met my mom in London, England…
Family UK Road Trip: Edinburgh and Scottish Highlands
Together with my mom, we rendezvoused with C’s family in Edinburgh and then headed to the Scottish Highlands on the first leg of our road trip…
Family UK Road Trip: Isle of Skye, Scotland
The highlight of our two week roadtrip in the United Kingdom was Scotland’s Isle of Skye…
Family UK Road Trip: Glasgow, Scotland
After C’s family returned to Korea, we continued onward to Glasgow, Scotland, with my mom to wrap up the final days of our two week family road trip in the United Kingdom…
Via Ferrata Roda di Vael and Masaré
Via Ferratas Roda di Vael and Masare create a fun loop in Rosengarten that will keep you busy all afternoon…
Via Ferrata Catinaccio di Antermoia
Via Ferrata Catinaccio di Antermoia is the crown jewel course in Rosengarten, with stunning views of the region’s greatest hits…
Via Ferrata Santner
Via Ferrata Santner is a Class B/C course winding up through the spires and pinnacles of Rosengarten to Santner Pass. We included this via ferrata in a 5 hour loop hike from Valle di Vajolet…
Day Hike: Alpe di Siusi from Val Gardena
Alpe di Siusi is good for the eyes and good for the soul! It’s a “must” when visiting Val Gardena in the Italian Dolomites. Gentle trails offer relaxing day hikes across Europe’s largest alpine meadow…
Via Ferrata Sass Rigais + Seceda
From Seceda, Sass Rigais is the highest of the Odle-Geisler peaks. We combined a hike across Seceda with a climb to 10,000 feet on via ferrata Sass Rigais…
Via Ferrata Pitla Gran Cir + Gran Cir Scramble
VF Pitla Gran Cir climbs high above Passo Gardena for expansive views of Puez-Odle, Sella Group, and Sassolungo. For a longer day, combine with a hike up neighboring Gran Cir…
Via Ferrata Col Rodella
Col Rodella is a small hilltop at Passo Sella with 360 degree stunning views of iconic mountains: Sella Group, Sassolungo, Marmolada… The via ferrata on the backside is short and fun!