Hike Mountains in St. Catherine (Jabal Mousa), Egypt

Jabal Mousa is the most visited site in the Sinai interior, but most people don't realize how much more there is to it than its peak. Forming one massif with Jebel Safsafa, you find several...

Backpacking the Silver Creek Pathway (Michigan)

We always emphasize the annual niece/nephew backpacking trip is a learning journey. It's a weekend in Michigan to gain some backcountry and independent skills like setting up a tent or hammock...

Top Ten Things to Do in Lisbon and Sintra

1- The vintage tram 28 (Martim Moniz to Campo de Ourique) You must have seen pictures of the tram carts dotted around social media and the internet. A quaint yellow tram that screeches and rattles...

Exploring Mesa Verde & Its Beautiful History

Mesa Verde National Park, located in Colorado, has a rich and beautiful history. The Ancestral Puebloans lived and worked on this land for over 700 years. 26 tribes built homes and communities upon...

Visiting Jean, NV, USA

Jean is a short scenic drive-- 20-30 minutes-- south of Las Vegas on I-15. Jean is on the NV – CA border. From the size of the gas stations in Jean, road trippers would be well advised to fill up...

An Introduction to Queretaro

Welcome to an introduction to Queretaro, Mexico. We spent ten days in Queretaro last year and the city was something of a revelation. Queretaro is popular with Mexicans, but tends not to be on the...