Category: Outdoor Adventures
Ideas and tips for outdoor adventures in North America, Europe, and beyond. Hiking, biking, off-roading, scuba, snorkeling, scenic drives, and more! From activities for nature lovers to adrenaline junkies.
Ultimate Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado
I'll never forget our first visit to Rocky Mountain National Park during our Colorado honeymoon. Those big, jagged, snow-capped mountains loomed over us and made us feel so very, very small in the best way. The wildlife greeted us at every turn, and as it began to get... Read more
Pizza & Pompeii: How to Have a Memorable Trip to Naples, Italy
As we waited in the longest Passport-checking line we've ever been in, we began to regret our decision to visit. Was this whole trip to Naples destined to be chaotic? Well, kind of. But it was only two days and getting to see Pompeii and eat world-famous Neapolitan... Read more
Best 2 Day Trip To Austria’s Scenic Salzburg In Winter
It is no secret that our December trip to Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austria was spurred by our my desire to experience Christmas winter wonderland in as many places as possible. While many places came through with the festive décor and activities, very... Read more
Wonderful Winter in Liechtenstein Trip: 4 Fantastic Activities to Try!
We love places that aren’t filled with tourists. Those wonderful small towns where you can find yourself alone on a street in the middle of the day or have a restaurant all to yourself. And we’ve found that these gems often have the most interesting history and some... Read more
A Winter Visit to Füssen, Germany – Neuschwanstein & SO MUCH More!
While planning our three-week trip through Germany for December, we knew we had to include Neuschwanstein Castle in our itinerary. We love castles and this is THE castle to see – especially with a snowy backdrop. So, we added it to our route and decided to base... Read more
A Short Trip to Heidelberg for Castle & Christmas Adventures
For our multi-week German Christmas market extravaganza, we planned out our route based on which markets looked the most scenic or unique. When we caught a glimpse of Christmas in Heidelberg and realized we could also tour the epic castle ruins above the market, we... Read more
Fairy-Tale Magic & Real-Life History: 8 Things to Do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Taking our first steps into what is arguably the most picturesque, fairy-tale city in Germany was like stepping back in time to the middle ages. There are so many things to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber! This medieval destination felt much more magical than any... Read more
Touring 38 of the BEST Christmas Markets in Germany & Beyond
Visiting the best Christmas Markets in Germany has been the sole item on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. And while there is definitely a long post about all the feelings I've had about getting to see this life-long dream come true, we wanted to be sure... Read more