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...

Ultimate guide to Hampta Pass Trek

Situated in Arunachal Pradesh, the Hampta pass trek is a rare and once in a lifetime experience for one and all. It is located at an altitude of 14,000ft on the Pir panjal range in the Himalayas...

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...

Zion National Park Without Zion Canyon

In the best of times-- pre-covid-- getting into Zion Canyon was difficult. Now, it borders on impossible (see Tip Critical Planning for Zion National Park ) which raises the question, ‘Is...

Glacier National Park: Beat the Crowds

An internet booking site lists 157 accommodations in Whitefish, Mt, the center of Glacier National Park tourism. Whitefish is at the west end of the Going to the Sun Highway. Babb, MT, is at the...