Stages 1 and 2 through the Pohorje Hills of northern Slovenia involved four days of hiking through pine forest, finding our trail legs….
Stage 3 of the Slovenian Mountain Trail: Kamnik Savinja Alps
The Kamnik Savinja Alps are a giant mountaineering playground. We had so much fun in this area that we stayed two weeks exploring the peaks of Ojstrica, Grintovec, Skuta, Kočna, Križ and more…
Stages 4-5 of the Slovenian Mountain Trail: Storžič and the Karavanke
The coolest aspect about the Karavanke is being able to see where you’ve come from (Pohorje Hills and Kamnik-Savinja Alps) and where you are headed next (Julian Alps)…
Stages 6-8 of the Slovenian Mountain Trail: Julian Alps
The Julian Alps are the crown jewel of Slovenia, with 8500+ foot peaks, alpine meadows, crystal clear turquoise rivers, and waterfalls galore. During Stages 6 through 8 of the Slovenian Planinska Pot, we climbed to the peaks of Triglav, Cmir, Razor, Prisojnik, Mojstravka, Sleme and Jalovec…
Stages 9-11 of the Slovenian Mountain Trail: Mines, Lace, Wine and Caves
Stages 9 through 11 became more of a cultural experience. We improvised a lot, taking extra days to explore various attractions and enjoy the slow pace of Slovenia…
Stage 12 of the Slovenian Mountain Trail: Istria on the Adriatic Coast
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…