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If you only have time for one hike in Acadia, make it the Precipice Trail. This hiking trail is short but challenging and very aptly named. You’ll be walking along the edges of cliffs and sometimes dangling off of them as you climb up vertical sections via iron ladders in the rock. There are also […]

I never intended to spend 1 day in Zurich. I was supposed to be there for 45 minutes.  But alas, the case of delayed Spanish flights and shockingly punctual Swiss flights led me to a free overnight stay in the city of Zurich. Honestly, I was excited what with the free hotel and the unexpected […]

When my grad school roomie James turned 30, he invited a group of us from my master’s program to go diving in Malta with him. While the whole trip was a blast, the absolute highlight was scuba Diving the Um El Faroud wreck. I had dived at a few wrecks before, but this was a […]

Germany has lots of trails, but the hiking near Neuschwanstein Castle is really one of the fairest routes in the land. The castle’s beautifully designed architecture and perfect geographical placement make it a must-visit on any Bavaria itinerary. However, its well-established spot on Germany’s tourist trail makes it a crowded spot. How can you minimize […]

We gathered around our adorable French divemaster to hear our second briefing of the day for Manta Point, Komodo National Park. I was so excited I could barely contain myself, but my enthusiasm waned as she began the briefing.  The currents were not ideal and our chances of spotting the famous Komodo manta rays were […]

At the end of my Indonesia trip, a hostel dorm mate who was heading to Gili Trawangan asked me how long he should stay there. Confidently, I said that two or three days should do it… unless you’re a diver, in which case, stay as long as possible. I couldn’t hide my love for the […]

If you’re planning to visit Komodo National Park, let me tell you right now, you’re going to love it. If you’re lucky, you’ll see the manta rays and Komodo dragons, and there’s more than enough incredible scenery to go around. In order to reach Komodo, you’ll need to pass through Labuan Bajo, the national park’s […]

If you’re looking for a great day trip from Dubrovnik, either to escape the crowds or just to explore outside the old town, you have to take a day trip to Lopud Island. While many tourists don’t know about this island, lots of locals like to retreat to the beach here for a much more […]

During our time in Split, we were surrounded by advertisements for tons of different activities and day trips from the city. They included everything from visits to Plitvice and Krka National Parks to sailing excursions to whitewater rafting. We decided to try a new unique adventure and go canyoning in Croatia on the Cetina River. […]

Since my boyfriend André has been living in the Barceloneta neighborhood for the past nine months working on his master’s degree, he inevitably caught wind of the legendary Wet Deck Summer Series parties that take place at the W Hotel during the summer. We had to check it out, so when Sunday came, we dressed […]