by John | Mar 3, 2024 | HIKING, UNITED STATES
OVERVIEW Our delayed adventure The Kalalau Trail along the Nāpali Coast of Kauaʻi had long been a hike I was dying to experience. Shirlee and I had traveled to Kauaʻi many times over the years for conferences in Poʻipū, but due to procrastination with...
by John | Mar 1, 2024 | DESTINATIONS, TURKS AND CAICOS
OVERVIEW Turks and Caicos is a British territory located in the northern Caribbean. It sees warm weather year round and is a popular beach destination for many travelers. There are 8 total islands, 6 of which are inhabited. Most of the population and activities are...
by John | Feb 28, 2024 | AUSTRIA, HIKING, ITINERARY
OVERVIEW Summer in the Austrian Alps is a truly magical experience. Austria is filled with incredible hiking trails and has landscapes so beautiful that you might question their reality. We visited the Alps of western Austria in June of 2023, to explore these numerous...
by John | Feb 24, 2024 | AUSTRIA, HIKING
OVERVIEW When I think about the Alps of Europe, I generally think of the majestic snow capped peaks of Switzerland. After now having hiked in western Austria, I can confidently say that those Alpine mountains are breathtaking in their own special way. While the...
by John | Feb 23, 2024 | HIKING, NORWAY
TROLLTUNGA OVERVIEW Trolltunga is one of the best hikes in Norway, and for good reason. It has varied terrain and incredible panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Ringedalsvatnet. Although somewhat challenging, that is mostly due to its length as it...