If you are looking for an absolutely magical experience for your trip, consider horseback riding in St Lucia. This was the first excursion we did while on the island and it was a highlight of our vacation. Horseback riding in St Lucia We took a private horseback riding tour through Sandy Hoofs St Lucia. Sandy Hoofs offers a beginner and more advanced horseback riding option. They also offer group and private tours. Both of us have only been horseback riding…
So you’re contemplating hiking The Narrows in Zion National Park?? This is one of the coolest and most unique hikes in the United States. And this hike is a great alternative if you did not score an Angels Landing permit. After hiking the Narrows three times from the bottom during various seasons, I wanted to give you all of the details to help you prepare for one of the most exciting hiking experiences in Utah (and maybe in the US!)…
We have probably all been there… it’s a beautiful scene and you would love nothing more than to be in the picture too. However, your “Instagram husband” or normal photographer isn’t around. Back when I was first traveling alone, I was absolutely thrilled to be seeing new landscapes. I would usually just capture these without being in the picture myself. Occasionally I would ask a passerby to take one as well so I could be in the picture. But let…
If you’re anything like me, you probably associate Idaho with potatoes. But in reality, there is so much more to the state. It is absolutely packed with hidden gems. Southern Idaho is around 2 hours from Salt Lake City, Utah, making it a great place to visit to explore the outdoors without having to drive too far. There are so many things to do in Southern Idaho and Twin Falls is a great home base for your activities. We have…
If you’re like me, Thailand has been on the top of my bucket list for a long time. The pandemic put a lot of those bucket list trips on hold. However, I was stoked to see that Thailand re-opened to visitors in the second half of 2021 which was perfect timing for the warm-weather vacation I needed. As Austin (my husband) is still in surgery training, we are limited on the duration of our vacations so we set out to…
As it starts to warm up, most people start transitioning from skis and snowboards to hiking boots in Utah. If you are looking to go hiking near Salt Lake City, here are my top trails to get you started. Top trails near Salt Lake City If you are visiting from out of town or are local but new to hiking, these are my recommendations for hiking near Salt Lake City, Utah. For those new to hiking, before setting out check…
If you have read any of the recent posts, you know that we have really been looking forward to our trip to Spain. We snagged some awesome flight deals from Delta and got roundtrip tickets for < $500. We decided we wanted to not spend too much time traveling around and so we split the trip between just two places, Mallorca and Barcelona (read all about the Barcelona here). We had a slight hiccup on the way out with an…
The second leg of our trip to Spain was a visit to Barcelona. Barcelona is an amazing city. We were thoroughly impressed. In my opinion, the two most incredible things to do in Barcelona were the Sagrada Familia and The Palau de la Música Catalana. You will see many pictures of both here. I also really enjoyed the cable car ride from Barceloneta to Montjuïc as it showcased an incredible view of the city. You can find a complete Barcelona…
It’s that time of year again! Time to unpack the ol’ ski suit. But if it is your first time grabbing your ski gear and you are noticing a bit of funk, let’s talk about how to wash a ski jacket to make sure you stay fresh, warm and dry this ski season. Note: This post is sponsored by Nikwax Waterproofing, but all thoughts are my own. Why Proper Winter Apparel Care is Important Chances are you spent a lot…
Back before I knew much about COVID, I applied for an overnight permit for The Enchantments hike in Washington State. After lockdown began, I found out I won the golden ticket – an overnight permit lottery win for 2 to the Core Enchantments – one of the most coveted wilderness permits out there. Before I go too much further, this hike is incredibly difficult and if you are considering it, please be prepared, both physically and mentally as it was…