On a cool November dawn, my kayaking guide picks me up at Maison Madeleine B&B. Minutes later, the two of us are ready to embark on a morning paddle around Lake Martin. The air has a slight chill, but we’ve dressed accordingly. My guide, Janenne, has a calm energy about her. As we push […]
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Part 1 of 2 Scotland’s hidden gem…inn to inn hiking through picturesque villages on the eastern coast! Hiking the Fife Coastal Path offers an alternative experience to hiking famed mountain routes in the Scottish Highlands. Instead of steep ascents up rugged peaks, this long distance trail meanders along scenic shorelines […]
There’s no denying the beauty in that gorgeous ice. A crystalline rainbow of frosty whites and pale yellows shifting to hues of aquamarine blues. And on sunny days, these luminous colors really glow. So it seems such a shame not to share info about this special place that some people call an ice cave. Especially […]
Looking for inspiration for your winter break? If you like snow, you’ll love Lapland in northern Sweden. Fly into Stockholm, ride the overnight train up to Abisko or Kiruna and choose your arctic adventure. These activities— appropriate for couples and families alike— are located within an hour and fifteen minute radius of each other in […]
This hike is going viral. And no wonder. The lakes really are that stunning! When I was researching this day hike, I found online trail information that turned out to be either misleading or lacking… so after hiking here this summer, I created a detailed hiking guide to Ice Lake Basin illustrating the text with lots of […]