Last updated Jan 17, 2022 | Published on Sep 9, 2021 | Hiking in Ireland, Travel Ireland
In August 2021, my husband Daniel and I spent a month touring Ireland in search of beautiful destinations. We saw countless jaw-dropping locations – from the famous Cliffs of Moher and the spectacular Aran Islands to the towering Slieve League Cliffs in County...
Published on Sep 7, 2021 | Announcements, Hiking in Portugal
Dear readers, I’m excited to announce my upcoming walk of the Camino de Santiago via the Portuguese Way (Portuguese Camino or Camino Portugués) – AGAIN! I hope to begin my pilgrimage in late September 2021 and finish in early October. The Camino de...
Last updated May 9, 2022 | Published on Sep 2, 2021 | Hiking in Ireland, Travel Ireland
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, these jaw-dropping cliffs are among the most visited tourist sites in all of Ireland. They have also served as a...
Last updated Sep 4, 2021 | Published on Aug 29, 2021 | Travel Ireland
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 cliffs, an abundance of sheep, and green pastures separated by meandering stone fences. Or, at least that’s how...
Last updated Sep 4, 2021 | Published on Aug 21, 2021 | Travel Ireland
Donegal is a wild and beautiful county in the northwestern corner of Ireland. The area is known for its spectacularly rugged coastline along the famous Wild Atlantic Way as well as a large Irish-speaking population. It is also home to Slieve League, a massive wall of...
Last updated Aug 14, 2021 | Published on Aug 11, 2021 | Hiking in Ireland, Travel Ireland
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 and take a stroll along the renowned Howth Cliff Walk. As the name suggests, the path hugs the cliffs near Howth and...
Last updated Dec 12, 2021 | Published on Aug 6, 2021 | Hiking in Portugal, Travel Portugal
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, Sintra is nestled in the Serra de Sintra mountain range in the stunning Sintra-Cascais Natural Park....
Last updated Apr 6, 2022 | Published on Jul 28, 2021 | Travel Portugal
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 the picturesque Bélem Tower, there are plenty of attractions to fill a 4-day itinerary. The city’s long and...
Last updated Aug 1, 2021 | Published on Jul 15, 2021 | Coronavirus Travel, Travel Portugal
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 the very next day. Lisbon has been on our bucket list for a long time. In fact, we were about to head to Lisbon when the...
Last updated May 27, 2022 | Published on Jul 7, 2021 | Hiking in the Issaquah Alps, Travel Washington State
Issaquah is a suburb of Seattle, Washington nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. Known unofficially as the Issaquah Alps, these foothills are crisscrossed with a network of fabulous hiking trails that are 45 minutes or less from Seattle. From spectacular...
