Fanes Senes Braies Natural Park is one of ten Dolomite parks in northern Italy. Yes the Dolomites aren’t in one location but ten. I didn’t know this fact until my first visit to the Dolomites in 2011 which was to Sciliar Catinaccio Natural Park near Castelrotto. It’s gorgeous! Now all of the parks are stunning but…
Have you heard of the Tour du Mont Blanc? I’ve had a crush on this long distance hike for a couple of years. And since I completed the West Highland Way in Scotland back in May — another of my trail crushes — the Tour du Mont Blanc is now the trail I’m obsessing over.…
As promised I’m dedicating this week’s blog post to the most beautiful places I’ve been in the USA. Hopefully you read the international edition post a month ago that was filled with some pretty incredible destinations. But with Thanksgiving upon us — and the start of the crazy holiday season here in the USA —…
As if walking the West Highland Way in Scotland (in fabulous weather) wasn’t enough, I had to then drive up to the Northwest of Scotland. Then I had to make my way to the Isle of Skye. Seriously? How does a wee country like Scotland (it’s about the size of South Carolina) have so much…
I might cry. Seriously. This Northwest part of Scotland, the little bit I’ve seen around Gairloch and Ullapool is stunning. And Solas B&B? My 5 nights here have been like staying in a friend’s home. Isabell and Graeme are everything you want your B&B hosts to be — and more. I’ve felt truly at home…
I’ll admit that I’m not going as far north as I want to in this northwest part of Scotland due to time and not wanting to be in the car the entire time. But I am getting a good taste of it. And here’s my verdict: It’s spectacular. It’s magnificent. And it’s truly breathtaking. …
