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The mountain town of Girón is about a one-hour, $1 bus ride from Cuenca, Ecuador and is best known for the spectacular waterfalls in the hills above the town. While most people visit the lower falls just a short walk from the “check in station,” those up for an adventure (and a real work out) will not be…
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…
The Makapu’u lighthouse and overlook is a well-known landmark on Oahu, and this ridge trail was an off-the-beaten path hike along the cliffs nearby. These days, the trail is closed for safety, due to fatal accidents on the trail – most recently this past Spring. So we won’t be sharing any directions for this hike (which we…
The Maunawili Falls trail is an Oahu hike that will take you on an adventure through bamboo forest, streams, and epic trees to a scenic swimming hole. It’s another beautiful part of Kailua with a nice pool and waterfall at the end Maunawili Falls Hike Details Hike Distance (Round Trip): 3.7 km / 2.3 mi…
The Aiea Loop Trail is a 4.8-mile trail starting and ending at Keaiwa Heiau State Recreation Area park. Though not as famous or flashy as some of Oahu’s other hikes, this trail is a great way to get some exercise and scenery. The hike winds along the ridge on the west side of Halawa Valley,…
Why Nendaz? Nendaz, Switzerland. Most people have never heard of it. So why did we go there? Well, for this leg of our Europe trip, we wanted to meet up with my parents in Switzerland, especially to see the Alps. Because of my comfort with the French language, I limited my accommodation search to the French-speaking side…
In this post about things to do in Rocky Mountain National Park, we feature the best easy and intermediate hikes, other attractions to visit, and where to stay in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Our Rocky Mountain National Park Trip One high point of our one-month road trip was spending the week…
I get the impression that many Americans don’t know very much about Banff. But it is not just one of Canada’s prized National Parks, it is a actually a world class destination; and it’s definitely worth the trip! If you’re on a budget, there are plenty of free things to do in Banff, thanks to…
We love British Columbia, Canada but Kelowna wasn’t even on our radar until we had the opportunity to pass through on our scenic drive to Banff– and we’re really glad we made the stop! The main summer attractions in Kelowna are outdoor activities and wineries. Since it’s just a one-hour flight from Seattle on Alaska Air,…