There are places in this world that can only be described as magical because of the way you feel when you are there.
These are my favorite magical travel destinations!
Lost Valley Trail, Arkansas hiking guide with photos: waterfalls and a lush forest!
Lost Valley Trail near Ponca, one of the most popular hiking trails in Arkansas, turned out to be one of my favorite trails EVER! Arkansas…..so lush, so green, it ever does justice to it’s moniker, the “the natural state.” If you love nature, you are going to love Arkansas. As we walked down this beautiful …
Skellig Michael Island, Ireland: remnants of an ancient monk colony, and a stairway to heaven!
Skellig Michael is a rugged island in the Atlantic ocean, just off the Kerry Peninsula in Ireland. A monk colony lived here over 1,000 years ago, and resided here for more than 500 years at St Fionan’s monastery. Skellig Michael is one of only two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Republic of Ireland. It’s …
Discover Ireland: the road less traveled in Ireland is full of hidden gems
Ireland is the land that dreams are made of If you venture off the beaten path and take the road less traveled in Ireland you are sure to find those emerald green dreams come to life! I decided to write about this peaceful little piece of heaven, in hopes of inspiring you to seek out …
Wasserauen Ebenalp Mountain, Switzerland: unique experiences and stunning scenery!
When a photo of Berggasthaus Aescher, a hotel built into the side of a mountain in the Swiss alps I knew I had to go. Berggasthaus, one of the most unique hotels in Switzerland sits atop Ebenalp, a small, somewhat unassuming yet stunningly beautiful mountain in the Appenzeller region. This magical Instagram worthy little piece …
Ballintotis Castle, Ireland castle accommodations; one of the best secret escapes Ireland has to offer!
attention: as of May 18, 2022 the airbnb link to book Ballintotis is not active. I am attempting to contact the castle for updated information. Please continue to check back and I will update information whenever possible. In the meantime take a few minute to get to know this very special castle rental. Have you …
Everything you need to know about Kayaking the underground Lake in Crystal City Cave
If you love adventure, nature, kayaking, and caves you can combine all of those into one fantastically unique activity at Crystal City…
A complete visitors guide to Berg Eltz, Germany’s fairy tale castle nestled in a fairy forest
Berg Eltz Castle, a fan favorite of many, is without a doubt a favorite of mine! There is just something so appealing about this perfect…
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, an otherworldly desert destination: camping and recommended hikes
Bryce Canyon National Park is located in southern Utah and is famous for its rust-colored hoodoos (column shaped rock.) Bryce Canyon has…
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