Beachy Backcountry (Sleeping Bear Dunes)

It was the first time in five years that we did not get rained or stormed on, huddled in a tent or hammock! This annual learning-journey tradition continues to churn out memorable moments. Josh and I...

Day Trip from Riga to Kemeri National Park, Latvia

If you have more than a few days in the lovely city of Riga, Latvia, it's a great idea to get out of town to explore Kemeri National Park [Latvian: Ķemeru nacionālais parks] – About an hour away...

Rowing the Murray River from Renmark, SA to Waikerie, SA

There are many ways to see the Murray River in South Australia. Depending on the time you have available, you could drive down, stop at lookouts, take a cruise on the P.S. Murray Princess, hire a...

Hiking Bukhansan, Baekundae Peak near Seoul

Bukhansan is the mountain range with the highest peak near Seoul. We have seen the top looming over the city for three months and finally decided to conquer it. First off to get there it was already...

Saudi Arabia - One of Travel's Last Forbidden Frontiers

Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has been on the bucket list for a long time. Until very recently, it was only possible to visit on a business visa. And women weren't...

Carlsbad Caverns- Carlsbad, New Mexico

We visited this National Park in October 2021. The weather was still lovely, and the temperatures were terrific. Carlsbad Caverns National Park is in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico. It...