Travel and Adventure
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Natural Beauty from the Atlantic Road Norway
Our experience of the Atlantic Road Norway This particular road was a ‘must-see’ for us as we took a Norwegian road trip from Bergen, north to visit places in the Arctic Circle during summer. So, what is so special about this road you might ask? The Atlantic Road (in Norwegian called Atlanterhavsveien or Atlanterhavsvegen)…
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How to Shop for an Ethical Souvenir
By Erin Reynolds Whether you are staying close to home this summer (thanks a lot, COVID), or headed out on a socially distant adventure, how you spend your money has a big impact on the community around you. Being mindful of how to shop for an moral souvenir is a great way to be supportive…
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Hilarious Yelp Reviews of Top U.S. Destinations + Printable Travel Posters
Hilarious Yelp Reviews of Top U.S. Destinations: Have a laugh! By Julia Morrissey Iconic U.S. attractions like the White House in Washington D.C., Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, and the Empire State Building in New York City are certainly well known places, but are they worth all the hype? Some visitors took to Yelp to…
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The Natural Beauty surrounding Trollstigen Norway
Driving up the western coast of Norway, there is certainly no shortage of beautiful scenery to enjoy. In fact, I don’t recall many instances at all during our whole trip, where there weren’t stunning natural vistas everywhere you looked. However, there is one section of highway situated slightly inland that is famous as an engineering…
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COVID-19 Brings Large Operational Changes to Rocky Mountain National Park
By Jessica Shouse Rocky Mountain National Park Nestled in the quaint mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado, this park holds a very special place in my heart. I am blessed to live only about an hour away and also to have a job that takes me into town frequently. The beauty and splendor of Rocky’s…
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The Natural Beauty of Geirangerfjord Norway
Geirangerfjord in the Kingdom of Norway: Our favorite Fjord! Geirangerfjord Norway is a world-famous, UNESCO listed site that combines majestic high cliffs, lush green vegetation, magical ice-cold waterfalls and calm, dreamy, emerald waters to make this fjord arguably the most beautiful in Norway and perhaps the world. For people that love or have an appreciation…
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7 Best Bucket List Hikes for Solo Female Travellers
By Mila Whitman Hiking solo is good for the soul and offers an incredible sense of freedom! If you are a solo female traveller looking for something easy, a trail to do in a group or a real solo challenge, there is something for everyone! We start with an awesome trek in Peru, the famous…
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The Natural Beauty all around Stavanger Norway
For all the immense beauty that Stavanger Norway (and the rest of amazing Norway has), this has been somewhere I have wanted to visit for such a long time. I can’t tell you how excited I was when my fiancé James told me that Stavanger was the chosen location for his family’s reunion in 2019.…
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The Natural Beauty of Lysefjord Norway
Lysefjord Norway is located around 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of the city of Stavanger within Forsand municipality, part of Rogaland county, in the south west of this incredibly beautiful country. The name Lysefjord translates to ‘light fjord’, and this name is understood to have come about due to the lightly colored granite rocks…
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The Natural Beauty of Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock Norway
Preikestolen or Pulpit Rock Norway, (Preikestolen in English: “The Pulpit Rock”, “Pulpit” or “Preacher’s Chair”) once visited, is one of those places that you are never likely to forget. To say it is impressive feels like it’s an understatement. Its majestic beauty and that of its surrounding region is hard to compare to anywhere…