The Business of Climbing Mount Everest
Business may seem like a strange word to use to describe climbing the world’s highest mountain, but make no mistake, climbing Everest is big business. It costs the average climber between $50,000 – $100,000!
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Budapest Tram 2: Europe’s Most Scenic Tram Journey
Budapest Tram #2 is the most scenic tram journey in Europe according to National Geographic. And according to our guide it’s the second most scenic tram journey in the world (after San Francisco). Regardless of it’s rating, It’s spectacular!
Is Girona Worth Visiting? Why I Went Back Five Times in 2 Years
Is Girona worth visiting? Yes. Walk the Roman city wall, get lost in the old Jewish Quarter, and use Girona as a base for the Pyrenees and Costa Brava.
Monte Matajur: HIKING FROM Slovenia to Italy
Can’t decide whether to hike in Slovenia or Italy? Hike in both, on Monte Matajur a cross-border mountain with views of the Julian Alps and Adriatic Sea.
Franja Partisan Hospital: A Secret WWII Hospital in Slovenia
My visit to Franja Partisan Hospital, located near Cerkno ended up being one of the highlights of my trip to Slovenia, despite my initial reluctance to go.
Spanish Omelette Recipe: Catalan Style
You can’t go to Spain and not eat a Spanish Omelette (Tortilla Española)! It’s one of Spain’s most popular dishes! No trip planned? Bring the flavors of Spain to your kitchen with this recipe.
Sandboarding In The Dunes Of Namibia: What You Need To Know
For some reason I thought I’d be really good at sandboarding in Namibia. Turns out I wasn’t. In fact, I sucked at it. But I also learned to be thankful for the experience.
The Kobarid Historical Trail in Slovenia: Everything You Need to Know About This Hike
Be honest, have you ever heard of the Kobarid Historical Trail in Slovenia? Maybe not, but I can guarantee you will want to hike it once you have read this.
Atlantic Wall Museum: The #1 Attraction to See in Ostend
The Atlantic Wall, an open-air military museum is ranked as the #1 attraction in Ostend on TripAdvisor. After my visit I would have to agree, even though I don’t usually enjoy military museums. Here’s why:
Hiking in Triglav National Park Slovenia in Fall
It’s no secret that fall is my favorite time of year to hike. What is a secret is just how incredible fall hiking is Triglav National Park, Slovenia’s only national park!
How to Survive in the Wild: Could You Outsmart the Namibian Bush?
Could survive in the wild of the Namibian Bush? Even for a night? Here’s a crash course on how to do so from a local San.
How to Catch a Guinea Fowl: Namibian Bushman Style
Although my wilderness survival skills may be somewhat questionable, I do know how to catch a guinea fowl – Namibian San (bushman) style. At least I do in theory…
Cheetahs in Namibia: The Cheetah Capital of the World
Namibia the cheetah capital of the world is home to an incredible 3000 cheetahs. I was fortunate enough to spend the day with a few of the fastest animals on the planet.
AQUA DOME Wellness Hotel: A Review
AQUA DOME is worthy of a visit by itself, but fortunately it’s Ötztal location in Tyrol ensures incredible scenery and an abundance of mountain activities.
Gorilla Trekking in Rwanda: My Most EPIC Experience Ever!
As a travel blogger, I have been very fortunate to regularly check off items from that list, including Gorilla trekking in Rwanda.