Tag: things to do
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How to Handle Bad Weather While Traveling
Let’s get one thing clear right off the bat; there’s no such thing as bad weather- just a bad mindset. Sure it sucks that your perfect vacation has been spoiled by a snowstorm or rain (and trust me, I know the pain- it rained for two of the three days that I spent in Sydney,…
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Taughannock Falls State Park
Standing 33 feet taller than Niagara Falls, Taughannock Falls is the tallest free-falling waterfall in the Northeastern United States. The State Park encompasses the waterfall, it’s surrounding trails and a fairly grassy beach area where Taughannock Creek spills out into Cayuga Lake. The Lower Falls area is extremely popular due to its convenient location near…
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
One of my favorite parks in Upstate New York (and endlessly popular amongst the Ithaca and Binghamton University crowd) is the delicious sounding Buttermilk Falls State Park. Just as pretty as Watkins Glen State Park and distinctly less crowded, the 811 acre park boasts a small lake, woodland and gorge-side hiking trails, a natural pool…
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Watkins Glen- A Finger Lakes Favorite
With the pandemic limiting our travel experiences, more Americans are beginning to discover beautiful places to explore close to home. One of the more popular of these locations is Watkins Glen State Park, located just off of Seneca Lake in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upper New York. Only four and a half hours…
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Top Five Must See Locations in Yellowstone National Park
As the first and arguably most famous of the American National Parks, Yellowstone provides a huge and varied landscape of lakes, canyons and geothermal features- making it one of the most unique national parks! It can be a little overwhelming when planning a visit, so I’ve compiled a list of my five must-see locations. West…
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A Hike To Harder Kulm
One of the most popular stops in Interlaken is Harder Kulm, mostly due to its convenience and stunning views. No trains required- just head a little past Höhematte Park and you’ll find yourself at the Harderbahn. There are two main options to summit- the ever popular funicular or just plain old hiking. Wanting the best…
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Paragliding Over Interlaken
It’s nearly impossible to spend any time in Interlaken without seeing some form of air sport- in the background of nearly all of my photos, a paraglider or a hang-glider can be spotted enjoying the beautiful views. I had recently gone skydiving while in New Zealand and frankly, I much preferred the parachuting part of…
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A Whirlwind Tour Through The Exumas
Due to our limited time in the Exumas, we were only able to explore for one day. Due to this, I recommend booking a trip through Coastline Adventures, as it allowed us to cram as much adventure as possible into a single day. Pickups are available from hotels and Airbnbs alike! It is important to…