A touchstone of the counterculture generation, Woodstock is an instantly recognizable name. Fans, however, will know that the event didn’t take place in the town of Woodstock but on a dairy farm located in Bethal, New York. The onsite museum offers a movie viewing and audio guides, but I visited with my father who had … More Back Again, Woodstock ’69
Let it be known that I don’t ride bikes often. In fact, I think I’ve been on two bike rides in the last decade! Our time in Lauterbrunnen was my first experience with an electric bike and the assistant demonstrating the bike speeds left the motor on the highest assist. Needless to say, the second … More Biking Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Many many moons ago (seriously, I think this was my third passport stamp) I left the hustle and bustle of my London dorm for a quick getaway to Wales. We stayed for only a short weekend at the Preseli Venture Eco Lodge, where we were greeted warmly and with great enthusiasm. Located just a mile … More Adventure Weekend in Wales
For most forms of independent travel, your most common choices in accommodation will be between a hotel, a hostel, or more recently, an Airbnb/Vrbo- but how to choose? Hotels: Hotels are of course the most established type of accommodation- you’ve got your front desk/concierge where you check in and receive your room key. You can … More Hostels, Hotels, & Airbnbs, Oh My!
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, … More How to Handle Bad Weather While Traveling
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 … More Taughannock Falls State Park
Once known as the Six Grandfathers (Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe) by the Lakota Sioux who lived in the area, the mountains now more commonly known as Mount Rushmore are something of a visible representation of injustices faced by the native occupants of this land. While the territory was originally protected by the Treaty of Fort Laramie (1868), … More Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse- The Colossal Sculptures of South Dakota
As the fifth largest exporter of wine and the home of some of my favorite drinks, we couldn’t leave Chile without stopping for a winery tour! We stopped for a wine tasting and a tour at Emiliana Organic Vineyards in Casablanca Valley which was conveniently located halfway between Santiago and Valparaíso. As we were shown … More Where To Find My Favorite Wine (And Several Alpaca)
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 … More A Weekend in Cabo
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 … More Buttermilk Falls State Park