Things to Do in Idaho

Exploring Blackfoot Idaho (there's more than you'd think!)

Ah Blackfoot, Idaho...or the land of carbs as I like to call it. Perhaps you've never considered a vacation to Idaho, "Nothing to see there" you mutter to yourself as you scan flights to Cancun...

Experience Yellowstone Early and Avoid the Crowds

Most visitors arrive in Yellowstone and are overwhelmed by the crowds. Understandably so, Yellowstone has received more than 4 million visitors for the last few years. From my personal opinion as a...

Messi’s Dream to Gaudí’s Soul — A Culer’s Pilgrimage Through Barcelona

I distinctly remember the moment the SNCF (TGV inOUI) train rolled out of Paris, slicing through the countryside toward Barcelona. For many, it would have been just another cross-border journey. For...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park...