Leavenworth Washington is a small town located in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. This little town has expertly transformed itself into an adorable Bavarian Village! In winter Leavenworth becomes a virtual winter wonderland! It’s the perfect winter destination right here in the US Leavenworth Washington Winter travel guide WHY visit Leavenworth in the winter …
Lost Valley Trail Arkansas complete guide to one of the top trails in Arkansas (with photos)
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 …
How to see Skellig Michael Island, everything you need to know (landing tour)
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 …
How to see The Black Valley Ireland: (with photos! and maps!)
The Black Valley is one of the finest examples of what draws us to the Emerald Isle. Ireland is lush, it is green, its landscapes are heavenly, the things that dreams are made of, it is God’s country. There is no place on earth that is more heavenly than the Black Valley, located in County …
Stunning Wasserauen Ebenalp Switzerland: how to see it! (2023) (with photos!)
The first time I saw a photo of Berggasthaus Aescher, a hotel built into the rock face of a mountain in the Swiss Alps I knew I had to go. Berggasthaus, one of the most unique hotels in Switzerland, sits atop Mountain Ebenalp, a small, somewhat unassuming yet stunningly beautiful mountain in the Appenzell region. …
Ballintotis Castle accommodations; one of the best secret escapes Ireland!
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 cheap! Step back in time in this …
Crystal City Cave Kayaking, everything you need to know! (2023)
If you love adventure, nature, kayaking, and caves you can combine all of those into one fantastically unique activity at Crystal City…
Magical Mosel Burg Eltz Castle: Ultimate guide (2023) (photos!)
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…