We almost cancelled “THE ONE HIKE” – a guided Athabasca Glacier tour – fearing it might be too “touristy” and not live up to the advertised hype. ...
Ansell Adams and John Muir devoted part of their lives to protecting wilderness and Yosemite National Park. Today, millions of people each year, domestic and from abroad, marvel at its majesty. And it’s those throngs that make planning a vacation to Yosemite a complex and thoughtful exercise....
Hiking / 23.07.2018
Hiking to Grand Canyon’s Havasu Falls
The online photographs of Havasu Falls looked doctored. Quite frankly, I assumed that many of the pix I found while researching this destination must have been digitally altered. As our hiking guides approached the first waterfalls, and told us to prepare to see nature at its best, I still had my doubts. Then we walked around the cliff wall and Havasu Falls unveiled itself. I instantly recognized its deep aqua blue from the internet. Very, very real. I almost wept. ...
What's the best way to experience Sonoma or Napa Valley wine country? We recommend from the seat of a bicycle. What's the best place to stay? The town of Sonoma is high on our list. Sonoma is less expensive and less crowded than neighboring Napa. ...
Hiking, United States / 30.04.2018
Enjoy Death Valley without the heat
I think most people would like to step outside for one minute to experience the shock of 128 degrees. But would you plan a vacation to achieve that? We did not. So instead, my wife and I explored Death Valley National Park in mid-March and enjoyed highs of 75 degrees and early morning lows of 50. ...
Lot of reasons come to mind for vacationing in San Francisco. We’ve always saved the city as our urban playground to finish a long outdoor adventure in California....
City walks, United States / 16.02.2018
Portland rocks as gateway to Maine
Why visit Portland, Maine? Portland Head Light, lobster, beer and museums are just the start. We stayed in the historic downtown Portland harbor section, home to a boatload of restaurants, specialty shops and brewpubs. ...
City walks, Europe / 05.02.2018
Cesky Krumlov: A picture-perfect medieval town
Cesky Krumlov offers a can't miss medieval Old Town, nestled among rolling green hills. Visiting this Czech town is a journey both into the South Bohemian countryside and back in time. ...
We're heading out for our first winter visit to Yellowstone National Park. While super excited, we are also cautious about having the best winter clothing and gear to keep us safe, warm and dry. Here's what we bought for the trip....
Hiking, Travel Tips, United States, Where to stay / 16.01.2018
Olympic National Park – 3 parks in 1
Olympic National Park is like the Swiss Army knife of national parks. Olympic combines alpine mountains, lush rain forest and rugged coastal shores. We watched a loping black bear along a hilly ridge, waded in a hot spring and explored a Pacific tide pool full of sea stars and urchins. ...
