Lion’s Head View Trail: The Best Hike To View the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska- This scenic hike is one not to miss! The Lion’s Head Trail is near the famous Matanuska Glacier. It is a short drive from Anchorage, making it the best day hike from Anchorage, Alaska. This article will give you all the…
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The Best Plane Tour in Alaska: Talkeetna Air Taxi
Talkeetna Air Taxi Plane Tour in Alaska- When planning our trip to Alaska we wanted to splurge on something we typically never do, a plane tour. We have always been places that offered plane tours but never thought they were worth it. In Alaska we thought differently, Alaska’s rugged landscape means it’s hard to get…
Hiking Trails at Thakgil, Iceland
Hiking Trails at Thakgil, Iceland- Hiking the magical area of Thakgil camping and hiking area is a must do while in Iceland. This area is located right outside near the town of Vik. The Pakgil hiking and camping area has incredible views of glaciers, waterfalls, ravines, caves, rivers, black sand and more. It is a…
Visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafete, Argentina
Visiting the Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafete, Argentina- Most visitors stay in the town of El Calafere in Argentina to be able to get to the famous glacier in Patagonia’s Los Glaciares National Park, the Perito Moreno Glacier. The El Calafete Glacier is popular to visit, not only for its up close and personal…
Visiting Zugspitze by Cable Car: The Austria and Germany Routes
When looking to visit Zugspitze, the highest mountain top peak in Germany you can actually take three different routes from two different countries, Germany and Austria. When at the top you will have the same viewing area and services, you can bounce between both country’s viewing areas with a breeze. We chose to take the…
What to do in Chamonix
What to do in Chamonix If you have never been to Chamonix, drop what you are doing right now and book the next flight out. If I could live in this charming alps town in France I would in a heart beat. Hiking in the summer months, skiing in the winter and coming home to…