Independent Travel, Thoughtfully Planned
“So, what else is there to do on the Jungfraujoch – the ‘Top of Europe’ as it is also called?” we ask the hotel receptionist on our way out to the train station. “Are there any trails we could hike on the mountain of the everlasting snow?” “There is a 45-minute walk to Monchsjoch Hut, a rest station where you can …
Jungfraujoch, the Mountain that Took My Breath Away … Literally!Read More
Red Rock Crossing trail is one of my favorite hiking places in Sedona, Arizona. It’s also the location where photographers go to get the iconic photos of the Cathedral Rock with the stream in front of it. The beautiful 1.8 mile trail is located in the Red Rock State Park, just outside the town of Sedona, …
Red Rock Crossing – Hiking Sedona’s Most Iconic TrailRead More
It’s hard to believe the kind of destruction a volcanic eruption will cause until you walk on the lava roads on The Big Island of Hawaii. What distinguishes the Big Island from the other Hawaiian Islands is that it’s home to two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. There are not very many places on …
Walking on the Lava Roads of the Big Island of HawaiiRead More
The trail to the Hanakapiai Falls is one of the most beautiful, yet difficult hikes in Kauai. The trailhead starts at Hanakapiai Beach and continues up the valley for another 2 miles. To get to this point you’ll have to hike the first part of the Kalalau Trail, which goes along the shore, revealing breathtaking …
The Ultimate Guide to Hiking Kauai’s Hanakapiai Falls TrailRead More
Did you ever want to hike the spectacular Kalalau Trail in Kauai but feared that you didn’t have enough stamina to attempt the treacherous Na’pali Coast? The good news is that hiking the Kalalau Trail doesn’t necessarily mean doing a multi-day trek, all the way to the Kalalau Beach. Most people only do the first segment of …
Kalalau Trail, Kauai – Hiking to the Hanakapiai BeachRead More
Haleakala (House of the Sun) is Maui’s most spectacular mountain, tied to many Hawaiian legends. One of the most sought after after activities on Maui Island is watching the sunrise atop the Haleakala crater. But is it really worth driving up the mountain in the dark just to catch a glimpse of the rising sun? We …
Sunrise at Haleakala – What to Expect Atop Maui’s Highest PeakRead More
