“The most fantastic and impossible rock in the world: Skellig Michael. An incredible, impossible, mad place… I tell you the thing does not belong to any world that you and I have lived and worked in: it is part of…
Des Moines, the surprising place! Okay, it’s a little outdated now, but that was the slogan for this city for many years. While Des Moines does not have mountains or oceans, our home city offers far more than you might…
One could certainly visit Vancouver for a weekend and have fun. But that wouldn’t do it justice. As a first-time visitor, it takes more than a day or two to get to know Vancouver, and to fall in love. Vancouver…
Are you planning a trip to Italy with food at the forefront of your mind? Of course you are! You are surely longing for pasta, pizza, focaccia bread, risotto, Tuscan steak, and fresh truffles to name a few. It might…
Sacra di San Michele is an imposing monastery located on top of Mount Pirchiriano, overlooking the Alps and Susa Valley, in Sant’Ambrogio di Torino. It is just a short train ride from Turin. ** Please note that this page contains…
Charming Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and is located at the southern tip of Vancouver Island (not to be confused with the City of Vancouver). The saying goes that “Victoria is more British than Britain itself”. While there…
The beauty of Breckenridge and surrounding Summit County is unsurpassed in the winter. As much as I love Breck in the summer, even I must admit that the sun shining on the snow-covered mountains in every direction is pretty tough…
Guest Post from Katie Spoon (the Wandering Daughter) at The Traveling Spoon Hello! Thank you for reading my guest post. I am based in Iowa, USA, with my dog Indy. I’ve been to 19 countries so far, and have…
Summer recreation in Breckenridge and the rest of Summit County has exploded in the last decade, and it is no wonder. The scenery is stunning in every direction with mountains (often still snow-capped for much of the summer), and easily…
There are so many hiking opportunities in this area it is mind-boggling. We’ve picked some of our favorites below, ranking them from easiest to hardest, in our “flatlander” opinion. Before you head out, download the free AllTrails app. With AllTrails,…
