Inn to inn (or hut to hut) walking and hiking tours can be a winning arrangement for travelers that love slow travel and active vacations. Walking tours are a chance to see countless new sights without the stressful rush of a typical fast-paced tour. What is an Inn to Inn hiking trip? Updated: 2024. Originally…
What is the best value for your money and time on a HaLong Bay cruise? These are our tips and full HaLong Bay cruise review to help you make the best choice. In this post, we share what we learned from our experience on Venezia Cruises 3-day 2-night Lan Ha Bay itinerary and from extensive research…
What a week! We had the opportunity to try our first self-guided bike tour during our Europe trip, and hopefully it will be the first of many. Our tour, which was operated by Dutch Bike Tours and booked through Tripsite, took us from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Our Bruges to Amsterdam Self…
For visitors to downtown Honolulu and Waikiki looking to stay active, there aren’t any real hikes in Waikiki, but there are some great walking and running routes. If you’re looking for non-urban hikes near Waikiki, check out our Honolulu hiking guide. In this post, I’ll share my favorite running routes in or around Waikiki, Kaka’ako,…
Updated: Summer 2019 This is part of our series, Rediscovering Salem, which shares the best local spots in my Oregon hometown. This time we’re featuring the best places to walk, run, jog, or hike within city limits. Whether you’re visiting Salem and hoping to stay active on your trip, or you’re a long-time resident looking for some…
When traveling, it’s natural that your normal schedule gets thrown off. But when you’re moving from place to place and enjoying lots of great food on a trip, it’s just as important as ever to keep up an exercise routine. Exercising first thing in the morning, six days a week, has been a long-time habit…
The Angkor Wat Half Marathon and 10k Run is very special international running event that you may want to add to your bucket list. It’s a unique experience to run through ancient temple grounds with thousands of people from around the world! About the Angkor Wat Half Marathon What: Half marathon and 10k run (and…
Vietnam’s capitol, Hanoi, is a bustling city with a lot to explore. Cost of living is fairly cheap so there are many things to do in Hanoi on a budget. Despite not loving big cities and traffic, we have really enjoyed our past two visits to Hanoi where we have expat friends who graciously host us…
Cajas National Park is a UNESCO-protected site just outside of Cuenca, Ecuador. Because of its location near the equator and directly on top of the Continental Divide, this may be the only place at such a high altitude (13-14,000 ft) where it never snows! This post covers things to know about visiting Cajas and hiking in the…
Are you preparing to pack for a self-guided bike tour in Europe? Wondering what clothing, gear, and other essentials to bring on your bike trip? In this post, we’ll share packing tips and a packing list to help you enjoy your cycle tour. Our self-guided cycle trip from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam included 6 days of…