When I found out I was headed to Maui for the holidays, I was over the moon excited! I’ve travelled all around the world–to offbeat places like Rwanda and Laos–but I’d never traveled to my very own backyard of Hawaii. About 5 keystrokes into research, I quickly learned that The Road to Hana is a must-do; an all-day road…
Category: Hiking
The Night Owl Visits the Morning: Mt. Batur, Indonesia
A little different from my typical post, this is an extended version of my entry into the World Nomads 2017 Writing Scholarship–detailing my trek up Mt. Batur to catch the sunrise. I’ll win next year, but no reason not to share :)! The guttural cry of the alarm clock jolts us from sleep. 2:15 AM. Through our hotel window, a pitch…
The Autumn Glow of the Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Bernese Alps is like no other. A ride on a cog railway through this majestic and adventure-ridden region will quite literally drop your jaw. At the start, the emerald waters of Lake Thune will dazzle you. Chugging through narrow stretches of valley, you’ll pass quaint villages dotted with charming swiss chalets that don vibrant,…
Dolomites in the Fall:
Land of Italian Giants
When you arrive in the land of Italian Giants, you are instantly in awe. Everywhere you look, lush green trees naturally flow into spectacular rock formations that tower above. Each uniquely enormous mountain tells it’s own beautiful story of erosion. The myriad of colors that slope down from these natural creatures range from the whitest…
Bled, Slovenia:
A Natural Fairy Tale
Let’s talk about fairy tales. Imagine a shimmering emerald lake absolutely surrounded by lush green trees. These trees continue on in all directions, healthily dotting magnificent mountains that cascade up into the bright blue sky and pierce fluffy, white clouds. Now, in the middle of that lake is a tiny island that holds a church…
Bergen, Norway: Pastel Houses, Lively Wharf & Gateway to the Fjords
While it may be the 2nd largest city in Norway, Bergen may be the richest in local and lively Norwegian culture. This charming destination is nestled on the Sogneford Coastline, surrounded by mountains that are stocked with lush trees and dotted with pastel wooden houses.
1 Day in Aurland, Norway: Oh My Fjord.
Aurland is the kind of place that photos can only attempt to capture. Experience the dramatic mountains diving into the Fjord coastline and your awe will not plateau. (See what I did there?)