Situated a mere 40 minute drive from Moab are the jaw-dropping vistas of Canyonlands’ Island In The Sky district and Dead Horse Point State Park. Both easily visited in one day and away from the masses, these two parks are truly a breath of fresh air. Heading southwest from Moab along highways 191 then 313, […]
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HANKSVILLE, UTAH | FACTORY BUTTE, GOBLIN VALLEY, LEPRECHAUN CANYON
Ever wondered what to see and do on your drive between Capitol Reef, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks? Although the drive between Capitol Reef and the town of Moab (where most visitors base themselves when visiting Canyonlands and Arches National Parks) is only 2.5 hours, those with an extra night up their sleeve should definitely […]
A WEEKEND IN CORFU
Just a direct flight away from many major European and UK cities, Corfu is a bustling island of varied landscape and rich history. Whether you are a foodie or an adventure seeker, follow along to discover the best restaurants and places to visit over a long weekend. PALEOKASTRITSA Basing ourselves in Corfu Old Town (Kerkyra), […]
Italy Journal | A TASTE OF SICILY
Before I jump straight into the Sicily diaries, let me mention our whirlwind layover in Milan. We hit the jackpot with accomodation, staying in the apartment of the ever accomodating Lorenzo, right in the heart of the city. With a couple of hours to spare in the morning, we set off towards the famous Duomo […]
MEDSAILORS ITALY | Sailing the Aeolian Islands
Cannoli. Arancini. Gelato. If these three words haven’t convinced you to visit Sicily already, keep on reading to discover the highlights of the Aeolian Islands and what the MedSailor’s Italy route has to offer! Spiaggia dell’Asino (Pizza Beach) On the south side of Vulcano lies Spiaggia dell’Asino, a black sand beach equipped with its own […]
Road Tripping Through Big Sur, CA
What can I say, Monterey County located on the Pacific Coast of California is truly remarkable. It was a pleasure to road trip along the scattered rugged coastline and visit local state parks and cute seaside towns. Our first stop coming from Yosemite was Point Lobos State Park. You have the free option of parking […]
Yosemite National Park | Springtime Ventures & Rushcreek Lodge
After yet another exhilarating festival weekend down in Indio, California, we promptly embarked on phase 2 of our USA roady to the mighty, Yosemite National Park! Best known for its towering giants, El Capitan and Half Dome, we were delighted to see climbers on the granite cliffs upon entering the park gates, with nothing but […]
HORSEHOE BEND | ANTELOPE CANYON | LAKE POWELL
A night in Page, AZ
Having already highlighted the western and eastern gems of the Utah – Arizona state line, we now come to the centre of it all: Page and its greatest hits of attractions! Horseshoe Bend Named after a hairpin turn of the Colorado River, Horseshoe Bend lies at the end of a short, 20 minute walk to […]
MONUMENT VALLEY | The View Cabins
For the fourth leg of our Utah road trip – Kanab to Monument Valley – we took the alternative route through highway 89A in order to make two pitstops: Jacob Lake Inn for round two of cookies (see here), and Navajo Bridge and its Interpretive Centre, part of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Upon […]
LAKE ALTA | Queenstown Hiking
What do you do at a ski field when the snow melts and the critters come out to play? Find a secluded mountain walk with a gorgeous alpine lake to jump into! Nestled amongst the rugged backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range, Lake Alta is a snow-fed, crystal clear lake just 40 minutes on foot […]