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Jakobova Pot – Walking the Way of St. James in Bled, Slovenia
The more I travel around Europe, the more Camino routes I find. I already know about the most popular routes, including the French Route and the...

Gap of Dunloe Walk: The Ultimate Hiking Guide
In August 2021, my husband Daniel and I spent a month touring Ireland in search of beautiful destinations. We saw countless jaw-dropping locations -...

Announcing My Upcoming Walk of the Portuguese Camino – Again!
Dear readers, I'm excited to announce my upcoming walk of the Camino de Santiago via the Portuguese Way (Portuguese Camino or Camino Portugués) -...

How to Take the Galway to Doolin Bus for the Spectacular Doolin Cliff Walk
It's hard to think of a more quintessential Irish location than the Cliffs of Moher. Rising to a height of 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level,...

Day Trip to the Aran Islands from Galway: A Visit to Inis Mór
A trio of islands off of Ireland's west coast, the Aran Islands harken back to an earlier way of life. These picturesque isles feature windswept...

Donegal Day Trip: Exploring the Wild Atlantic Way and Slieve League
Donegal is a wild and beautiful county in the northwestern corner of Ireland. The area is known for its spectacularly rugged coastline along the...

Howth Cliff Walk: Hiking the Green Route Loop
During a visit to Dublin in July 2021, I took a day trip to the charming seaside village of Howth. While I was there, I decided to stretch my legs...

Hiking in Sintra: Exploring Castles, Palaces and the Peninha Trail
If you're looking for amazing hiking trails near Lisbon, you can't go wrong with Sintra. Located only 40 minutes away from Portugal's capital city,...

Lisbon 4-Day Itinerary: The Best Things to See in Portugal’s Capital
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world with no shortage of amazing things to see. From the charming streets of the Alfama neighborhood to...

What Traveling in Lisbon during COVID is Really Like for Americans
On June 15, 2021, Portugal finally re-opened its doors to non-essential travel for Americans. My husband Daniel and I booked our tickets to Lisbon...
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!