Pen y Fan, highest peak in South Wales

If you want to hike up Pen y Fan 886m, the highest peak in South Wales, most people do it the easiest way from Pont ar Daf which is the high point of the Brecon to Merthyr road. This way is easy (in...

Winging It in South Wales: An Amateur's Guide to the Brecon Beacons

Planning a trip to the South of Wales but not sure where to begin? This article should be particularly helpful if, like us, you are new to hiking, a little bit useless when it comes to navigating...

A Succinct Guide to Mykonos

A brief overview of Greece's party island... Having heard much about Greece's captivating coastline and idyllic temperatures, Connor and I had been itching to visit the country for the first time...

Avoiding the Crowds in Oia, Santorini by Staying in Finikia

The village of Finikia is directly east of Oia on the island of Santorini, also on the caldera side of the island. This pedestrian village still maintains its well-preserved, authentic...

Acadia National Park, the Only National Park in Northeastern USA

Acadia National Park is located in Maine, it's pretty small compared to the National Parks you can find on the West Coast, but it's absolutely worth a visit. Before a visit, make sure to visit the...

Arches National Park: Crowd Warning

June 3, 2021 The entrance to Arches national park closed at 8:30 am this morning. Arrive early is the standard advice. Sunrise is at 6:00 am. As each car that is inside the park departs, the gate is...