Lakes are a favorite amongst many as you can embark on a vacation to a lake anywhere in North America, swim, kayak, canoe, sail or fish and not have to worry about pesky salt water oozing through your skin. The natural beauty of a lake is what attracts hundreds of thousands of people to explore the lakes of Montana, USA. (more…)

With apple orchards cascading through the town, dramatic seaside cliffs, fresh famous cheese and the prettiest rolling green landscape, Normandy is a popular haven for many. Located to the northwest of Paris along the lovely coast of the English Channel stands this once British city. With a plethora of agriculture that makes up the city, and with its rugged nature, the sights, sounds and tastes of Normandy are one for the taking. (more…)

Imagine escaping to the middle of nowhere and feeling as free as a bird as you explore the ins and outs of some of nature’s finest grounds. At The Columbia River Gorge in Oregon you will experience sheer natural bliss the second you step into this 80-mile long geological wonder. With 4,000 feet cliffs, a 1,200-mile-long river, a dozen waterfalls, and the picturesque 620-foot Multnomah Falls, the beauty can be found in every nook and cranny of the gorge. (more…)

No matter what mountain you stand on, I think its safe to say that we all have that urge to yell as loud as we can to hear our echo. Of course, when we hear our echo we feel larger than life. But what if stood atop a 7,000 foot mountaintop, in Switzerland, and really just stood there and hooted and hollered as loud as can be. Well, I bet you’ll feel as though you’re really on top of the world here. (more…)

Have you ever gotten the urge to duck off somewhere for a week or two and be in the most secluded spot, ever. I know, as well as the next person, that the world is filled to the brim with so called secluded beaches, and snow caves, but if you’re really looking for seclusion at its finest, than you’re going to want to hop on a plane and head over to Musha Cay, the Islands of Copperfield Bay.

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Located at the foot of Vatnajokull, Iceland, stands Skaftafell, the precious gateway to the largest national park in Europe. Skaftafell is a pearl of Iceland in more ways than one. With it’s awe-inspiring sights way up and around you, the mountains and gigantic glaciers stretch every which way, as far as the eye can see.

With such a rugged landscape, Skaftafell is home to a plethora of interconnecting trails that offer hikers a brilliant experience through picturesque glaciers and up through vast mountains. Formed because of thousands of years of influences of fire and water, the glaciers are immense, and the park is a national landmark.

As you embark on a hike through the mountains, you’ll want to be overly prepared, as the weather up top is quite chilly, and thus you’ll want to wear some of the most comfortably, warm clothes you could ever purchase. Many of the tourist companies that offer adventures through Vatnajokull National Park have developed unique experiences no matter what your experience levels are. Get out your glacier-hiking boots, and pick up a hiking stick, your adventure begins at the pearl of Iceland. (more…)