8 Places to Discover in Japan off the Beaten Path

January 23, 2024 1 Comment »

Japan off the beaten path

Japan is having a travel heyday right now – and rightfully so – it’s an incredible country.  In fact, it’s one of my favorite countries to travel to. However, in my quest to find the lesser-traveled places wherever I go, I spent a lot of time in Japan off the beaten path on multiple trips […]

How to Photograph the Northern Lights and Keep Warm Doing It

December 18, 2023 9 Comments »

Northern Lights Photography feature

Northern Lights photography is not like other night photography; it has challenges that go way beyond normal night photography challenges – namely…the cold! You only get Northern Lights in the winter when you have those gorgeous dark skies. In addition, the aurora oval revolves around the geomagnetic north pole, placing you in some of the […]

Insider Tips for Experiencing Fairbanks Northern Lights

December 12, 2023 1 Comment »

Fairbanks Alaska Northern Lights Tour Feature

I was surprised that many people don’t even have Alaska on their radar for Northern Lights trips! Go do a search, and you’ll be inundated with Iceland and Norway, but Alaska is still a bit of an outlier. And you know what that means? It’s the perfect place to plan your Northern Lights trip because […]

29 Things to Do in Fairbanks Alaska Summer and Winter

November 13, 2023 9 Comments »

Fairbanks Alaska winter travel

Welcome to ‘Interior Alaska’ – the land between the mountains. Fairbanks sits in the center of the state and is the jumping-off point for visiting the high Arctic. One of the few big landlocked towns in Alaska, Fairbanks is often overlooked since it’s not a cruise port. But that doesn’t mean that there are not […]

Iconic Ireland Landscapes and Where to Find Them

October 4, 2023 33 Comments »

Ireland Landscapes

Ireland is a land of enchanting landscapes and captivating folklore. Its allure lies in its seamless blend of history and natural wonders. From majestic cliffs and mountains to lush green valleys, we’ll explore the diverse natural wonders of this enchanting country. Learn the secrets behind its verdant hue and unravel why Ireland beckons travelers from […]

Things to do on Cape Breton Island

August 29, 2023 2 Comments »

cape breton hikes

My mom and I turned into the French Mountain parking lot in Cape Breton’s Highlands National Park. After pulling into a parking space I walked over to the Skyline Trail sign. I had been told hiking the Skyline trail was one of the best things to do on Cape Breton. This was supposed to be […]

Ottsworld Tour: Hike the Kerry Way in Ireland with Me – May 2024

July 11, 2023 Comments Off on Ottsworld Tour: Hike the Kerry Way in Ireland with Me – May 2024

Kerry Way Hiking Ottsworld Tour

Note: This tour is currently fully booked. However, if you’d like to be added to the wait list – please email me at [email protected].. You’ve likely heard of the Ring of Kerry – it is considered one of the finest drives in the world and it’s one of the most well-known places in Ireland.  However […]