It was dubbed the World’s Longest Museum. Overloaded and frantic to reach the goldfields near Dawson City in the Yukon, Canada, the stampeders of 1897-98 abandoned much of their gear hiking the Chilkoot Trail – especially during the first 41 km (26 mi) of the trail from Dyea, … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Dyea to Lindeman Lake Section
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Ireland’s Hill of Tara
Ireland's Hill of Tara, I don’t know why it was stuck in my brain. Ireland's Hill of Tara could have been mentioned in a book or covered in a documentary. All I know is that while visiting Dublin, I wanted to learn more. What better place to start than a museum dedicated to the … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Hill of Tara
Ireland’s Trim Castle
Trim - the word sounds precise, with little excess. Trim Castle - on the River Boyne - is just the opposite. It is the largest Normandy castle in Ireland. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Historic stone structures always draw my attention and Trim was no … [Read more...] about Ireland’s Trim Castle
Getting to Know Guinness: Going to the Source in Dublin, Ireland
You can't go to Dublin and not have a pint of Guinness. Going to Ireland and not getting to know Guinness would be like going to Italy and not eating pasta or visiting California’s Napa Valley and not having a sip of wine. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. St. … [Read more...] about Getting to Know Guinness: Going to the Source in Dublin, Ireland
First Time Visit to Guadalajara, Mexico
"Are you sure it's safe?" That's the first question people asked us when we said we were heading through Guadalajara. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something from one of our affiliates, we receive a small commission at no extra charge to you. Thanks … [Read more...] about First Time Visit to Guadalajara, Mexico