Last August, we identified an opportunity to take nearly a week’s time out of the office and do something that has been on our short list but required more than…
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I arrived in Grindelwald, the gateway to the Jungfrau region, on a clear day and was greeted by the impressive massifs of the Berner Oberland. I checked into the flower-bedecked…
I will let you in on a little secret if you promise not to tell. I love hiking sans trees! I know, as a dutiful North Idahoan, that is sacrilege.…
Baños, meaning baths in Spanish, is located in Ecuador which means equator. This small, charming town is located about three hours south of the capital, Quito. It’s known for lush…
My 2020 summer plans included two excursions to the Alps in Switzerland’s Berner Oberland, leading group hiking trips. Both were canceled due to Covid-19 and the inability to travel. After…
On the western coast of the longest and narrowest country in South America lies two small towns, Valparaíso and Viña del Mar. Chile, the richest country in the continent, has…
The long trek to Australia warrants a memorable detour to enjoy the wild beauty of Tasmania, an Australian island state located 1,000 kilometers south of Sydney. This rugged island includes…
I knew I wanted to get away for the weekend. I was a few days away from completing a two-month-long construction project that had absorbed nearly every thought. I was…
I know I’ve written a lot about Banff and Lake Louise, both situated in Banff National Park. On this particular trip, we were able to do about a day in…
Try to pronounce Kananaskis. Say it fast three times. Give up? Well don’t let that deter you from going to this stunning area situated in the Alberta Rockies. On the…