Iceland – Land of Ice and Fire

Iceland is a land that captures the imagination. Glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls, hot springs, Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights), great food, culture, nature, this small island packs a big punch! We visited in January to try our luck seeing the Aurora Borealis during the 19 hours of daily darkness. The island’s rugged natural beauty certainly captured our…

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Point Bonita Lighthouse

Point Bonita Lighthouse Point Bonita Lighthouse is part of the Golden Gate recreation area, so it’s just outside of San Francisco. Visiting this was one of the highlights of our trip down Highway 101 and Highway 1. The Tunnel I know you’re thinking that a trip like that features a lot of lighthouses, and it…

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Tokyo Attractions

Events and happenings are aplenty, especially Tokyo Attractions. Below are some hints and tips about where to stay, urban camp, save money, and visit in and around Tokyo. Saving Money in Tokyo Finding food After 5 pm many grocery chains will discount all of the prepared food. This means cheaper sushi, noodles, and rice in…

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Deception Pass – Gorgeous Views!

Welcome to Deception Pass! This park is so beautiful, it is breathtaking. The road in from Anacortes winds its way through some gorgeous forest scenery. There are also a couple of lakes, and you can even stop at Mount Erie on the way in if you want a gorgeous view of the pass, Lake Campbell,…

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47 Days of Urban Camping Japan

I was concerned when I first heard about Urban Camping Japan. My mother and I had bought tickets for 7 weeks to Japan. At that point, the worst that could of happened would be for us to be stuck in Tokyo, then as time passed we raised more money and we could travel further afield….

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Rome in a Day – Rome Travel Tips!

Quick visit to Rome and Rome travel tips! Even though I spent less than 48 hours in Rome, I felt like I managed to see at least some of the highlights of the city. What’s more, I found the people of Rome to be friendly and charming, the sights to be incredible, and the food…

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Wilderness of Jackson Hole, WY

Jackson, Wyoming or “Jackson Hole” is best known for its multiple ski/snowboard resorts. It is how I got to know the city in my youth; I was a downhill racer and frequented all 3 of the resorts for competitions. This is not why we had gone back though. Josh and I (Ash) are not skiers…

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