Sintra is a beautiful place to hike, but we found Sintra hiking trail information was hard to find for independent travelers. Tour websites were steering people to the tour bus circuit and we had to do a lot of online research to find any sort of trail maps or clear hiking directions. After visiting Sintra…
If you’re planning a trip to Pacific City, this guide is for you. Read on for the top things to do in Pacific City, Oregon. I grew up going to the Oregon Coast from Salem pretty regularly to visit my grandparents, and Pacific City beach has always been a highlight. Since the Oregon Coast is…
If you’re looking for the best day trips from Portland Oregon, this list of our favorites has been compiled over many decades of living in Oregon. Portland, Oregon is surrounded by some of the most stunning natural landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. With its close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Columbia River, the Cascade…
Whether you’re exploring Oregon wine country or visiting someone at WOU, you might find yourself in the fine towns of Monmouth or Independence, Oregon. Since Monmouth has become our “home base” when we’re not traveling the world, we decided to do some research. What are the best things to do? What are the best restaurants…
Being centrally located on the Dalmatian Coast, there are many great day trips from Zadar, including famous national parks, scenic islands, and some off the beaten path destinations. We had the pleasure of staying in Zadar, Croatia for a month in the Fall. Many of these day trips we were able to do ourselves. For…
Croatia is a country bursting with fascinating destinations, the most popular being amazing beaches and historic towns. But beyond that, Croatia has more to offer – their beautiful national parks! There are eight national parks in the country, all of which are worth visiting. Croatia’s National Parks are teeming with natural beauty. Each is known…
If you’re planning a day trip to Lincoln City, this guide is for you. Read on for the top things to do in Lincoln City on the Oregon Coast. I grew up going to Lincoln City from Salem pretty regularly to visit my grandparents. Since the Oregon Coast is just over an hour’s drive from…
Located on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro, Kotor is a beautiful tourist destination. The region where it’s situated, the Bay of Kotor, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its architecture, surrounding landscapes, rich history, and Mediterranean culture. Kotor is also conveniently located nearby the Croatian city of Dubrovnik, another top Balkan destination and…
Gualaceo, Chordeleg, and Sig Sig are three towns not from from Cuenca, Ecuador. This is what we learned and saw from taking an independent day trip from Cuenca by bus. Updated: March 2022. Originally published: June 2016. About traveling to Gualaceo, Chordeleg, Sig Sig After our first month in Cuenca, we had heard rumors of…
While enjoying our second visit to Medellin for a month, we had the opportunity to dive into Colombia’s traditional food and culture with Impulse Travel. For anyone looking for off the beaten path places to visit around Medellin, this private Gastronomic Railroads tour delivers beautiful scenery along with unique and authentic local experiences. Read on for…