Boboli Gardens should be on every Florence itinerary, especially if you have more than a day or two set aside to explore the city. If you enjoy sculptures, grottos, fountains, and stunning views, this is the garden for you! The main entrance is close to the major sites of Florence so even if you are…
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Moraine Lake Shoreline Hike – Banff National Park
There are many places (and people and things) that look much better on Instagram than in real life. Moraine Lake is not one of those places. We visited on our fourth day in Banff, at which point we had already seen a lot of beautiful and magical scenery and we almost didn’t bother going. While…
Lake Louise Lakeshore / Plain of Six Glaciers Hike – Banff National Park
A virtual version of this hike is what inspired our trip to Banff and I am so glad it did. While we had many great adventures in Banff, this adventure in itself was definitely worth the trip. Thanks to travel advisor extraordinaire Dash and Ramble, we were able to spend ample (though it’s never enough!)…
Lake Agnes Hike – Banff National Park
If you like the idea of having a tea house on your hike, this is the adventure for you! Lake Agnes was on our very long bucket list of Banff hikes and it ended up making the cut mostly because of the tea house. Having hiked mostly in the US, I had never heard of…
Sulphur Mountain Hike – Banff National Park
As much as I love to climb mountains, my ideal mountain hike would almost always involve a challenging climb up and a safe and comfortable ride down. This is rarely an actual thing, but that’s the beauty of Sulphur Mountain – there is a gondola. With a one-way option you can hike up, but you…
Perseverance Trail Hike – Ketchikan, Alaska
Just a few miles north of downtown Ketchikan, the Perseverance Lake Trail is a perfect escape into the Tongass National Forest. At just under 6 miles round trip, you can definitely get a workout in while enjoying the lush beauty of the surrounding rainforest. The total elevation is around 450, so the grade is perfect…
Kapalua Coastal Trail Hike – Maui, Hawaii
You can’t go wrong with this hike and it’s such a fun one to explore and make your own. It is short, has breathtaking views, many of spots to go off trail, climb around or just chill at the beach. With so many welcome distractions, it’s definitely not a hike you want to take too…
ATV Off-Roading Adventure – Maui, Hawaii
This was such a fun way to spend a morning in Maui. We booked with Maui Off-Road Adventures and selected a morning time slot to beat the heat. The entire tour was two hours total, and that felt like just the right amount of time. It’s pretty action-packed, as you spend most of the time…
Moss Landing Walk – Moss Landing, California
Moss Landing is a great place to visit for a mellow walk while taking in some coastal scenery. Its easy to access if you live in or are are staying in the Bay Area, Santa Cruz or Monterey. We love to visit for some kayaking, but walking is a great alternative. There are plenty of…
Point Lobos State Park Hike – Carmel, California
This is a perfect place for a little family adventure with plenty of trails and spots to admire the rocky coastal landscape. Expansive views of the Monterey Bay and Pacific are so delightful, you might even forget you are out for exercise. Most of the trails are what I would consider “easy” with a few…