A Gem to Behold in Bavaria: Würzburg, Germany
Germany is not short of beautiful scenery, be it natural or man-made. On the natural side, there are the forests, their rivers (and some of them with phenomenal views around them, like the Rhein or Danube), or the mountains to the south. On the man-made side, there are many great things, and there is more […]
Two Days Exploring Canyonlands, a Mighty Five National Park Powerhouse!
Canyonlands seems endless: truly a Mighty Five National Park! Along with Arches, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capital Reef, it is one of the Mighty 5 U.S. National Parks in Utah. Canyonland National Park is located near Moab, Utah and not far from Arches National Park, it is far from from a major airport but certainly […]
A Day in Arches, One of the Mighty Five National Parks
In June 2024 I spent a day in Arches National Park as part of an 8-day hiking trip along the “Mighty Five” U.S. National Parks in Utah. Arches is one of the most iconic and recognizable of the National Parks, a great system of parks and preservation of the beautiful nature available to anyone who […]
Toledo’s Cathedral – One of the Most Impressive
The town of Toledo, in the heart of Spain, is loaded with history, faith and meaning for Spain. This town, perched high and surrounded on three sides by the river Tagus, served as capital of Spain – last time until the second half of the 16th century. Toledo’s Cathedral is its most impressive, but far […]
In Memoriam: Beautiful Memories of Travels with My Sister
This week marks five years since my dear sister left us in 2019. It does not get easier, really. But, while we all remain heartbroken, we remember her joy and beautiful smile on this day and always. In memoriam, I republish this post on the anniversary of seeing her go… May she be surrounded by […]
Trekking in Patagonia!
(Re-posted this writeup from 10 years ago!) Soon, I will be headed on another travel adventure. This one will be another trekking adventure with Trekking for Kids (TFK). With TFK, I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, hiked the Transylvanian Alps in Romania, and “pilgrimaged” on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. I am thrilled because I get to return […]
Medieval Stave Churches in Norway
After all the hiking I did in Norway a couple of months ago, exploring the stave churches in Norway was the second highlight of the trip. I had never seen this type of churches (stavkyrkje) before and found them to be a neat ‘discovery’ for me out of this two-week trip. Why “stave”? Stave churches […]
Geiranger: Great Views and Waterfall
After a phenomenal and scenic ferry ride along the Geirangerfjord, I arrived in Geiranger. Our hotel was perched high up looking down to the town and the fjord – a perfect setting. The visitor center for the waterfall trail (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is right across the street. One can do an easy walk along […]
Great Drives in Norway: Førde to Geiranger
Getting to Geiranger in Norway from the coastal city of Bergen takes us through Førde and then a scenic ferry ride on the Geirangerfjord.
On the Appalachian Trail up to Blood Mountain
A 4.6 mile hike up to Blood Mountain on the Appalachian Trail in north Georgia, using the Byron Reese trailhead. Awesome fall colors were on display!
