May 6-8, 2023 Penang has always been in my travel bucket list. I always think of the art installations and wall murals, lots of history, and good food whenever this city is brought up. During my Malaysia trip a few weeks ago, I had the chance to finally visit this northwest side of Malaysia. Our …
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The Lake District is home to England’s most dramatic natural landscapes from the highest peaks, Scafell Pike, Scafell and Helvellyn – to Lake Windermere, the country’s largest lake. This idyllic national park in Cumbria offers an awe-inspiring backdrop for Lake District glamping sites, the perfect base for hikers, paddleboarders and nature lovers. The Lake District …
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The South Pacific region contains about 30,000 islands – it seems unfathomable – 30,000! So how in the world do you decide which ones to go to? I was faced with this question as I tried to plan my South Pacific Travel. One of my goals was to visit the really remote, seldom visited South […]
It’s that time of year when the 2023 spring outdoor lover’s gear guide comes out showcasing new products that have hit the market just in time for summer. Every year I’m lucky to have companies reach out to me to try and test their latest offerings. In 2023, there are some wonderful backpacks, a pair of ergonomic slippers that transition well to office and shopping, rain gear that’s easy on the budget, a patch hat with cool logos out of […]
The 150-mile long Great Allegheny Passage also called the GAP follows a non-motorized crushed limestone trail from Cumberland, Maryland to downtown Pittsburgh. It can be explored on both bike and on foot but I think a Great Allegheny Passage bike trip is the way to go over a 3 – 4 day ride. It combines well with the C&O Canal Towpath that runs between Cumberland, Maryland and Washington, DC. If you’ve got a week, you can cycle between Pittsburgh and […]