From Belfast, you can book a tour or rent a car to drive along Northern Ireland’s scenic Causeway Coastal Route to spend some time at the Giant’s Causeway. Not only is the drive itself absolutely stunning–even more so on a sunny day–but the Causeway is something unworldly that should be on your bucket list. As Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area is coveted and well-protected. If you’re on the Emerald Isle or in the United Kingdom, visiting…
The isle of Ireland is small in size, but has an abundance of gorgeous natural spots and sites. The Cliffs of Moher is one of the many beautiful, scenic locations in the west of Ireland, specifically in Country Clare. Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, the Cliffs of Moher are one of the most outstanding coastal features within the country. There are several myths from Irish folklore that explain how the Cliffs of Moher came to be. You can find a brief…
Glendalough is a valley in County Wicklow, Ireland. It’s known for an early medieval monastic settlement founded in the 6th century, as well as for its gorgeous natural scenery. Although car is the easiest method of reaching Glendalough, public transportation is a viable option to exchange Dublin’s stone streets for trees, lakes, and waterfalls. What to See in Glendalough Take the day to explore Glendalough via the Visitors’ Center, where you can access numerous walking and hiking trails which lead…
Do you ever feel stuck when you have to plan a trip? The entire process can be very overwhelming, but know that you can do it! Give yourself plenty of time to plan and keep reading to see how I typically tackle planning for a trip in advance. Read on to learn more about planning for an upcoming trip. If you need some destination ideas, [click here] for my Travel Guides! Pre-Planning Planning out time in advance helps visualize what’s…
Bandelier National Monument is located near Los Alamos, New Mexico. The protected park extends over 33,000 acres and includes more than 70 miles of trails. Other than a nature and wilderness preservation site, Bandelier also preserves the homes and territory of the Ancestral Pueblo peoples. About Bandelier National Monument Over 10,000 years ago, nomadic hunter-gatherers arrived in the area. Around 1150 CE, the Ancestral Pueblo people started to build more permanent settlements. Traces of these settlements can be found in…
Seven Magic Mountains is a colorful art installation located off Interstate 15 (I-15) in Nevada. It is free and open to the public. The seven vibrant towers reach up to 35-feet above the rocky desert ground. These boulders are “locally sourced” and painted bright colors. According to the artist, Ugo Rondinone, “the location is physically and symbolically mid-way between the natural and the artificial: the natural is expressed by the mountain ranges, desert, and Jean Dry Lake backdrop, and the…
Seoul is one of my favorite cities in East Asia with its colorful spaces, delicious food, and mix of modern and traditional. There are tons of neighborhoods to explore for days on end, as well as thousands of cafes and hidden places to check-out. Without further ado, here’s a list of several of my favorite spots in Seoul, South Korea. Cafes Cafe Onion: Cafe Onion seems a tad out of place upon first glance, as the surrounding streets are lined with…
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for having over 1,600 limestone island formations amongst teal blue waters. The region is home to an impressive range of biodiversity as well as host to outdoor activities like scuba diving, rock climbing, and hiking. Through a tour with Cát Bà Ventures, I spent a day out in Halong Bay admiring its natural beauty, including kayaking on the water and seeing a traditional fishing village. Halong Bay via Cát Bà Island…