It’s amazing what you find when you actively travel off the beaten path. We had enough of crowds after a weekend in Utah’s Zion National Park. We like people, but the lineup for the shuttle into the canyon was like something out of a popular theme park. Leeds is only 30 miles (50 … [Read more...] about Lovin’ Leeds History
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Tortoise Time in the Galapagos
Time on land and in the water plus a small ship to call home equals the perfect combination for exploring the Galapagos Islands. Today, it’s tortoise time on Isla Santa Cruz! Disclosure: This post may contain Affiliate Links. Ready, Set, Go Galapagos We started … [Read more...] about Tortoise Time in the Galapagos
Gearing Up for the Galapagos Islands: Finally!
Thirty years ago I dreamed of going to the Galapagos Islands to snorkel with sea lions, walk past nesting blue-footed boobies and trip alongside giant tortoises. Sometimes, dreams do come true. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate Links. Making a Plan and Checking It … [Read more...] about Gearing Up for the Galapagos Islands: Finally!
Exploring Northern Spain: The Painted Caves of Cantabria
Cave paintings - they are history, art and exploration all rolled into one sweet package. How could we come to northern Spain and not check out some of their painted caves? First up, the star of northern Spain’s painted caves - Altamira. Disclosure: This post contains Affiliate … [Read more...] about Exploring Northern Spain: The Painted Caves of Cantabria
Exploring Northern Spain: Fuente De
Zipping up close to 700 metres (2300 feet) without breaking a sweat sounds like heaven. Indeed, the cable car at Fuente Dé is a little slice of bliss. Exploring the hiking trails of Picos de Europa in Northern Spain just got a whole lot easier! Disclosure: This post contains … [Read more...] about Exploring Northern Spain: Fuente De