To be honest, we hiked just one day of stage 12 (which is intended to be 3 days). There are a few reasons for this…
Hiker's Guide to the Slovenia Mountain Trail
The Slovene Mountain Trail — also known as the Slovenska Planinska Pot, SPP-1 and Transversala — is a nearly 350 mile continuous trail criss-crossing Slovenia through the Alps and to the Mediterranean Sea. In the following posts, we share what we learned about terrain, equipment, cost, accommodation, food, culture, side-trips and other tidbits within the various stages.
Discover Acadia National Park in Maine, USA
Acadia makes up for its small size by offering visitors an unparalleled breadth of experiences for any age in near-perfect weather. Hiking, biking, running, kayaking, whale-watching, and lobster eating…what’s not to love??
Eastern Traverse in Acadia National Park: Fall in Love with Hiking Again
For the jaded hiker weary of monotonous walks through unchanging woods, the Eastern Traverse puts the spark back into trekking. This hike is memorable for the diversity of landscapes and terrain you will encounter over an 11-mile stretch of Acadia National Park in Maine.
London...Paris...Franklin, Pennsylvania (a History Lesson)
Hard to believe, but Franklin — a tiny town in western Pennsylvania — was the epicenter of international events on multiple occasions throughout history. French and British monarchies fought over this territory in the 1700s. Then the oil boom in the 1800s began here, forever changing history. This post gives visitors a quick history lesson…
Tourist Guide to My Hometown in Franklin, Pennsylvania
A stroll through Franklin in Venango County, just north of Pittsburgh, PA is a leap back to an era when men wore top hats and women bustled about in ruffled skirts. It’s a place for outdoor lovers, shop-a-holics, antique collectors, and foodies. Please indulge me, as a I show you some of my hometown’s highlights. Franklin will steal your heart!
How Much Does It Cost to Travel the World?
We traveled for 355 days in 9 countries. After 50 weeks on the road, we tallied our numbers and share our expense breakdown with you, along with commentary and lessons learned. We hope our data helps you with your Round the World trip planning. Dream big!
"When You Are Here, You Are One of Us" in Buenos Aires, Argentina
“When you’re here, you’re one of us,” our tour guide Martin explained. We spent five weeks in Buenos Aires, discovering each neighborhood, drinking mate, slowing down and enjoying happiness…
Three Wine Regions, Three Different Experiences in Mendoza, Argentina
Touring Argentina’s wine country is about slowing down (quality over quantity). We spent three days enjoying three unique experiences in Argentina’s wine regions and I recommend every place mentioned in this post…
Hiker's Guide to Patagonia in Argentina
While Chile’s W and O trails are the most popular Patagonian trekking circuits, Argentina has its fair share of less-trafficked routes that are just as awesome as Torres del Paine. In this guide, we share a few trails you may not have heard about in Los Glaciares National Park, Argentina, Patagonia.
Day Hikes in El Chaltén, Patagonia
El Chaltén is a trekker’s paradise. We spent six nights in El Chaltén, which was just about perfect. Here are three FANTASTIC day hikes. Sendero Loma del Pliegue Tumbado (Hike #3) is my favorite!
Day Hikes in North Patagonia: Bariloche
Bariloche is an outdoor lover’s dream playground! Visit any season, but put these three day hikes on your MUST DO list when visiting Bariloche, Patagonia, Argentina.
Iguazu National Park, Argentina, Passes the Accessibility Challenge!
After a misstep that led to a broken ankle, we faced a new challenge in our travels: Accessibility. Fortunately for us, Iguazu National Park has a number of services to accommodate visitors of all ages and ability.
I Broke My Ankle in Argentina and Paid $0 for Treatment
I broke my ankle in Argentina and paid $0 for emergency care, x-rays, doctor analysis, and pain medication…
Salinas Grandes, Argentina: It's Not the Destination, It's the Journey
Salinas Grandes in Argentina is indeed worth the road trip, but not just for the dazzling destination. Argentina’s Route 52 is one of the highest roads in the world, with some of the most colorful landscapes…
Four Ways to Spend Two Days in Salta, Argentina
Yes, you are eager to explore Argentina’s famous Route 40. But don’t rush out of Salta! This pretty town is worth a day or two of exploration before hitting the road. Here are four must-do’s!
Taking the Road Less Traveled in Rainbow Valley, Jujuy Province, Argentina
Was this really the way to the famous Fourteen Colors Mountain (Cerro de Catorce Colores) in Humahuaca, Argentina? We took the road less traveled, but it was an adventure!
Budget-Friendly DIY Game Drive in Hell's Gate National Park, Kenya
Hell’s Gate National Park, just a two- or three-hour drive from Nairobi, is a great alternative to an expensive organized safari tour…especially if you are just in town for business or you are a budget-conscious traveler. We made a day trip to the park for less than USD$180…
Out of Africa: A Story of Non-Attachment
Out of Africa is a beautiful lesson in non-attachment. We visited the Karen Blixen museum just outside of Nairobi…
Impressions of Nairobi, Kenya
We spent several weeks in the Ruaka and Westlands areas of Nairobi, Kenya. Here is our impression of this modern, rapidly expanding city.