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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Halloween is the favorite holiday of those who enjoy spending a little time on the dark side. On October 31st ghouls, goblins, and all things that go bump in the night come out to play. For those of us who truly love this holiday, the entire month of October is a reason to celebrate! *Disclosure: …
Mozart in Salzburg So what’s the Mozart Salzburg connection? Salzburg is Mozart’s hometown! Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who may have been the greatest composer of all time, was born in Salzburg on January 27, 1756. He lived in Salzburg until 1781 when he moved to Vienna. The city of Salzburg is so proud of its connection …
Akumal Town is a small beach town located on the Riviera Maya in Mexico between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Akumal Beach (Akumal Playa) has white sands dotted with palm trees, coral reefs, and warm waters that are teaming with marine life, including several species of sea turtles. Akumal Beach is the perfect place to …
Just outside of Reutte Austria you’ll find two fantastic attractions located on the same picturesque mountain, Ehrenberg Castle Ruins and Highline 179 Suspension bridge. In this guide, you’ll find all the details necessary to plan your trip so that you can see both of these great attractions. (BOTH Highline 179 AND Ehrenberg Castle are famous …
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 …
Kansas Wizard of Oz Town, and so much more! Wamego is a small town in Kansas, situated on the Kansas River, between Manhattan and Topeka. You might drive past without giving it a thought but this little town packs a big punch when it comes to fun and interesting things to do. What is Wamego …
The Wizard of Oz is one of the most beloved tales of all time. 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. …
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. …
