Latest Blog Posts
Our Experience Travelling during the Coronavirus Outbreak in Italy
For the latest status on our fight against the Coronavirus, check out my COVID-19 Diary. Dear readers: I break out of my regularly scheduled...
Cologne Blog: The Cologne Cathedral, Kölsch and Carnival
Welcome to my Cologne blog! Cologne (Köln) has long held a special place in my heart. I first visited Cologne over 20 years ago as a university...
Cologne Day Trip: Hiking to Drachenburg Castle on Dragon Rock
During a visit to Germany in early 2021, I decided to arrange a Cologne day trip to see some of the neighboring countryside. As luck would have it,...
Amsterdam Windmill Tour: The Zaanse Schans Windmill Village
Seeing an iconic windmill is on the bucket list for many visitors to Amsterdam. The good news is that there are several windmills in and around...
Amsterdam Blog in Photos: Impressions from Amsterdam
Welcome to my Amsterdam blog post. In this article, I'll share impressions from my recent visit to this magical city criss-crossed by canals and...
Cappadocia Itinerary: How to Spend 3 Days in Cappadocia
Cappadocia. Just the name conjures images of spectacular landscapes with fairy chimneys, cave paintings and hot air balloons. My husband Daniel and...
The Pigeon Valley Trail: A Cappadocia Hiking Adventure
The Pigeon Valley Trail (Güvercinlik Vadısı) connects the communities of Göreme and Uçhisar in Cappadocia. At approximately 4 km in length and...
Cappadocia Balloon Ride: Sunrise over Göreme
A Cappadocia balloon ride. It's something that I've always wanted to do but figured I'd never get the chance. Soaring over a rugged landscape dotted...
Bosphorus Sunset: A Ferry Ride to Remember
After spending almost two weeks in Istanbul, Daniel and I had one last item on our list: catching a Bosphorus sunset from the water. We had...
Unmissable Istanbul: The Top 10 Things to do in Istanbul
When my husband Daniel and I travel to new cities, we don’t always go for the traditional touristy things or guided tours. We like to see things...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!