Hiking trails near the Puget Sound offer a wide range of trains, eco systems, and density of people. The variety accommodates the needs of different dynamics of people seeking adventure in the great outdoors. From water views to mountain climbs, the Puget Sound is an outdoor playground. I’ve compiled some highly recommended short hikes and…
The Olympic National Park is a huge draw for those wanting to get out of the city. Just a short drive from downtown Seattle, it’s easy to escape city life and get lost in the untamed wild. National Parks as a whole restrict pets from most hiking trails. However, there are easy and accessible places…
Raving review about the Longshadow Ranch Winery in Temecula, California
The days in San Gimignano blur together a little bit. Our goal was to really take time to relax, and with the heat that meant naps and hanging out at the pool. We did take some time to explore San Gimignano more. One of the best places we got gelato was at Gelateria Dondoli, which…
Arriving in the medieval city of San Gimignano
So far, nothing has quite felt so surreal as standing in front of Il Duomo in Florence. I had dreamed about seeing it in person for so long, that I felt like it was hard for me to process. Or perhaps, that was the heat. As hot as it had been in Switzerland, part of…
Part two of a day of adventures
After just three weeks of marriage, I watched my husband jump off a mountain. At least it was intentional. And with a parachute. And with an instructor. Paragliding over the Swiss Alps is definitely a memory I will cherish. There is something so calm and serene about it, as long as it doesn’t bother you…
A calm day hiking in the Swiss Alps
When we woke in Fiesch, we had no plans. I hadn’t researched much this far into the trip, thinking we would have time on planes and trains beforehand. It didn’t help that wifi and phone signal was spotty, and most of the websites for the Fietsch area were strictly in German, or had limited information…