Ireland’s Wild Southwest
A Holiday (or Two) in the French Alps
Leaving the frigid city blocks of Oslo, it was time to head south and gain some altitude. We took a short plane journey over to Paris for the next leg of our trip. Unfortunately, we wouldn’t be spending anytime in my favorite city, as not long after our plane landed, we were on a high... Continue Reading →
Mysterious and Magical Moors: Visiting Cornwall
After the elegant surroundings of Georgian Bath, it was time to leap even further back in time to the ancient land of Cornwall. The southwest county of England is characterized by windy moors, towering cliffs, surf-friendly beaches, impossibly high hedges, thick accents, and yes, the magic of King Arthur. It comes alive in the summer... Continue Reading →
The Footsteps of Giants: Ireland’s North Coast
Trekking across the Northern Irish Coast - from Giant's to Ruins
Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags
Just as Edinburgh Castle looms over the Royal Mile, the same can be said of the hills Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags over Edinburgh. Arthur’s Seat is the largest of a set of peaks in Holyrood Park, Salisbury Crags being its smaller sibling. Bereft of tall trees, they look majestic any way the sun hits... Continue Reading →
The Lost Waterfalls and Bocas Del Toro
Clayton and I spent our last morning in Boquete hiking the Lost Waterfalls. After our morning coffee from a local farm - nothing compared to Finca Dos Jefes, but we were spoiled now - we bumped along some back roads to find the start to the renowned hiking trail. There are many hiking trails you... Continue Reading →
Sleepy Sloths and La India Dormida
Valle del Anton is a sleepy town in Central Panama that is located in the crater of a volcano. It’s small yet quaint, and everywhere you look you are surrounded by verdant mountains. Having arrived rather late the previous evening, we all woke up bright and early to start exploring. Clayton and I were staying... Continue Reading →
Sans Peur 