Ticking off the “Mighty Five” National Parks in Utah is a worthwhile pursuit, but red rock fatigue will set in if you are just going to look at the views. Instead of being excited for a new park, it will feel like more of the same. Mix it up with some must-do activities within and […]
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Dec
Dec
Eight reasons why November – February is a fantastic time to travel to Utah (with a suggested side trip to Arizona). Less PeopleUtah’s national parks are some of the most popular in the country. For example: half a million people visit Zion every month from June-September. In the winter, it’s closer to 150K people a […]
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Oct
Oct
One of my favorite ways to escape the city and get some fresh air is by hiking. I got hooked on this activity when I lived in San Francisco, though New England has it’s own charm and impressive trails as well! The hikes below are short drives (within 2.5 hours) of Boston. I recommend AllTrails […]
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May
May
What to Expect and How to Plan for the 4-Day Salkantay Hike with Salkantay Trekking If you’re trying to decide whether to do the Salkantay Trek, I can tell you that it is grueling and the attitude is no joke, but it is magnificent, rewarding and every view is a postcard snapshot. Because of Covid, […]
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Jan
Jan
Total Days: 10 Days | Accommodations: Hotels close to the parks and attractions| Transportation: Rental car | Traveled: Friend| Type of Trip: National parks and natural landmarks | Highlights: Hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, Sunset hike to Delicate Arch, Kayaking to Antelope Canyon and Narrows river walk in Zion This is a 10 day guide through the “Mighty Five” national parks, as well as Monument Valley […]
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May
May
Total days: 5 days | Accommodations: Strater Hotel in Durango, New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, cabin at Dunton Hot Springs | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: Friends | Type of Trip: Hiking and scenic western sites | Highlights: hiking, Telluride gondola, hot springs dip, drinks at the Dunton Saloon DAY 1 At a glimpse: Exploring downtown DurangoTravel agenda: […]
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May
May
Skip Zurich or Geneva and head to the Bernese Oberland region instead! Take the train to Interlaken and use as a home base to explore the quaint storybook Swiss villages that make this country so special. Reasons to visit below: Enchantment The small Bernese Oberland villages – some carless! – offer a real chance to […]
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May
May
Preparing for the hike and tips along the way! The Tongariro Crossing is one of the World’s Most Epic Day Hikes according to National Geographic. Located on the North Island just below Taupo, Tongariro is a National Park and Dual World Heritage site featuring out-of-this-world volcanoes, craters, mineral springs, vivid green and blue lakes and […]
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Apr
Apr
Total Days: 14 days not including 2+ travel days | Accommodations: Hotels/Hostels | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Focus on nature and scenery, with unique hiking or water-based activities | Highlights: Waiheke Island, Cathedral Cove, Tongariro Crossing, Queenstown scene, Milford Sound overnight cruise, Rippon Vineyards, Hooker Valley […]
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Sep
Sep
Big Sur is a rugged and mountainous section located on the Pacific Coast Highway between Carmel Highlands and San Simeon. It is known for its dramatic scenery that includes cliffs, rocks, redwoods and beaches. In terms of accommodations, plan ahead because there are not many options in Big Sur and they fill up quickly! They […]