Are you looking for unique experiences to add to your next trip? Swimming with sea turtles, navigating suspension bridges high in the mountains, visiting an ancient monk colony/ filming location for Star Wars, find them here and more!
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When I heard you could swim with the majestic and oh so adorable sea turtles at Akumal Bay, I knew I had to add it to my itinerary! When I began doing my research on the best way to see the sea turtles at Akumal Bay, I ran into some confusion as to the best …
I just really LOVE castle ruins. There is something haunting about them. They seem to retain the life they once had. It is as if you can still feel the presence of the people who lived in these places so many years ago. Ehrenberg Castle (not to be confused with Ehrenburg Castle in Germany!), situated …
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. Planning …
9 miles south of Wamego Kansas, just off of I-70, is the Plumlee Buffalo Ranch, a 400 acre working ranch owned and operated by Larry and Shirley Plumlee. . In addition to being a working ranch, they offer private tours…a chance to get up close and personal with animals that have been roaming the Kansas …
Loch Ness…is it kitschy? maybe, is it touristy? yes. Did I REALLY want to add this to my Scotland trip? also yes!!!! If you’re like me, you’ve watched a few documentaries about Nessie, at some point in time. I do love a good mystery, and legends about monsters pique my interest too. Many people don’t …
Wamego Kansas has taken the Wizard of Oz theme, ran with it, and really done a fantastic job! Spend a day here, and you will be transported to a colorful, Oz infused, feast for the eyes. Although they have gone to great lengths to make you feel like a whirling tornado transported you to the …
Dorothy Gale, a farm girl from Kansas, and her little dog Toto were blown into the most fantastical of adventures by a Kansas tornado. After touching down in the Land of Oz, she quickly realized that they weren’t in Kansas anymore. People around the world associate Kansas with the famous tale. Tell someone you’re from …
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 …
Have you ever wanted to stay in a castle in Ireland? Are kings, queens, knights, and dragons the stuff your dreams are made of? Wondering “where in Ireland can I stay in a castle?” At Ballintotis Castle in Castlemartyr you can indeed stay in a castle in Ireland! Step back in time in this cozy …
Puerto Penasco, a little gem of a seaside retreat, is perfectly situated on the Sea of Cortez (aka the Gulf of California.) It will wow…
