Blessed with some truly magnificent natural beauty, there are over 200,000 kilometers of well-maintained hiking trails in Germany. Literally a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, nature-buffs, and health freaks, it’s so easy to get off the beaten path and explore the rural landscapes on your own. Whether it’s Sächsische Schweiz, Allgäu Alps, or the picturesque Baltic Coast, there is something…
One of the most popular activities in the Monteverde Cloud Forest area is taking one of the many Monteverde zipline tours through the mist-shrouded canopy. Why wouldn’t it be? Costa Rica is one of the best places to zip line in the world (this country invented it, after all!). And ziplining in Monteverde is especially…
While you may think that you have to head to the northeast for the best fall foliage in the United States, you’d be wrong! You can make your way to none other than Colorado, one of the most stunning southwestern destinations, for some beautiful colors as well. In Colorado, most of the state gets all…
The landscape in Arizona is ever-changing. Oases can be found in the middle of the desert, mountains seem to magically appear on the horizon, and the city landscape can quickly disappear into a fairytale forest. Among Arizona’s grandest landscapes lies hidden treasures: hundreds of turquoise waterfalls and crystal clear swimming holes waiting to be bathed…
Colorful coral reefs visible through shallow waters, tropical fish darting in and out of protected coral gardens, rays and reef sharks swimming in water so clear you can see it from the boat: these are some of the things you’ll see while snorkeling in Moorea. I planned most of my trip to French Polynesia to…
Mt. Rainier is the iconic mountain seen from downtown Seattle, the largest mountain in Washington State. Its large presence over Western Washington means that Seattleites simply call it “The Mountain.” In fact, you’ll often hear them use the popular saying “The Mountain is out” – meaning that the skies are clear (a rare occurrence through…
When the Northern hemisphere begins to heat up, New Zealand becomes one of the very few ski locations around the world. As the days shorten and the mercury drops, many head to New Zealand’s most idyllic town – Queenstown. Located in the very south of New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is a winter lover’s paradise….
Glacier National Park is an impressive wilderness destination that’s growing in popularity every year. The western entrance to the park is located in Northwest Montana, near Columbia Falls. From there, the park extends all the way up to the Canadian Border. It’s no wonder that visitors want to see the famous crystal blue water of…
When it comes to picking out the best dive computer, there’s a lot of noise to cut through. Air integration this, trimix that: it can get quite confusing if you don’t know all the proper terminology, especially if you’re a beginner diver looking for your first dive computer. Don’t worry, though: this post aims to…
