Tag: travel blogger
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A Weekend in Cabo
Based on the East Coast of America, we have a wealth of opportunities to visit the Caribbean on easy short flights. However, the grass always does seem greener on the other side so we decided to make the haul over to the opposite side of the country to check out Los Cabos, Mexico! From JFK…
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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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Goblin Valley- A Hidden Gem of Geological Delight
Less than two hours from Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park sits the vastly less popular Goblin Valley State Park, Utah. Millions of years of uneven erosion on rock layers of varying hardness caused unearthly mushroom like shapes called “hoodoos”, otherwise known as the Goblins that give this park its name! We didn’t have…
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The Wild Ponies of Assateague Island
Just a four hour drive from New York City, wild ponies roam free on an island paradise. Many horse enthusiasts may have heard the story of Misty of Chincoteague from the beloved children’s book based on the feral ponies in this very area! While Chincoteague is more popular thanks to the story and their annual…
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How to Navigate Swiss Rail
By far the easiest way to zip around Switzerland is by rail. You can, of course, purchase tickets individually as needed, but I found that it was far more convenient to simply purchase a Swiss Travel Pass which allows unlimited travel by train, bus, and boat, unlimited use of public transportation in more than 90…
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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…