Kala Ukulele

Off the Wine Path in Sonoma

Sonoma has long been a popular destination for the passionate oenophiles of the world. However, obviously well known for its picturesque wineries, Sonoma has quite a few other places to visit. Today’s guest contributor, Kris Bordessa, grew up in Sonoma County and is here to tell us to put down the wine glass for a […]

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Maui sunset cruise

Maui Sunset Cruise

Maui sunsets are nothing short of spectacular. Combine a blazing ball of fire dipping into the sea with a relaxing ride on a catamaran and you have the best of both worlds. That’s why, when Visit Maui invited me to experience a Maui sunset cruise on the Alii Nui, they didn’t have to twist my arm. This […]

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Plitvice travel

How to Go Hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

Do you consider waterfalls to be an important element for a hiking trail? Just wait until you go hiking in Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia! Perhaps it’s a bit cliché to say that the world is full of incredible sights that are, well, seemingly out of this world. However, those lucky enough to get off […]

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Calgary Stampede

Visiting Calgary’s ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, the Calgary Stampede

It seems as if our beautiful neighbor to the north, Canada, is quickly becoming one very hot travel destination. Although, if it’s action you’re looking for, head straight to Calgary, Alberta. Active travel activities abound in this beautiful area, known for its western culture. In fact, if you like to hit the rodeo circuit every […]

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Chateau de Chenonceau

Riding the Backroads on a Loire Valley Bike Trip

Are you dreaming about riding the backroads through the Loire Valley of France on a biking adventure? As you can tell from our love of active travel, we adore any trip that includes activities such as hiking, biking, or any other type of experience that’ll get your heart rate up while exploring new destinations. Today’s […]

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Cassiar Highway in northern British Columbia

Driving the Cassiar Highway on an Alaska Highway Road Trip

Are you a baby boomer who likes traveling off-the-beaten-path? If you’re planning an Alaska Highway road trip, don’t miss driving the Cassiar Highway—also know as Highway 37 BC—for isolation, scenery and an in-the-middle-of-nowhere vibe. Alan and I are so happy that we drove Cassiar Highway as part of our Alaska itinerary. The 450 miles of […]

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Lake Bled i

Splendor in Slovenia: What to See and Do When Visiting Slovenia

Every year, there seems to be endless lists of new must-see travel destinations. Recently, visiting Slovenia is getting a lot of attention due to the country’s picturesque cities and breathtaking landscape. My Itchy Travel Feet feature contributor, Debi Lander from ByLanderSea, recently took a trip to the country’s charming capital city, Ljubljana, and from the […]

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Garden Hopping in Western Canada

We’ve often talked about the importance of getting off-the-beaten-path when traveling, especially when it comes to spending time in nature. Some of our best travel memories have been made while exploring a national park or hiking around the world. Guest contributor, Jacqueline Louie, enjoys nature as much as we do. She’s here to show us […]

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Storks in Caceres

Exploring Spain’s Bird City, Caceres

As far as relatively easy day trips from Madrid, there are quite a few great options for those looking to make the most of their time. Most of the highlights in Segovia, Toledo, and Chinchón can be explored in a day or two. However, if you have a little time (and really, why rush when […]

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