If three to four miles of hiking is your sweet spot, here are three free trails each with a distinct atmosphere. +Jacksonville Arboretum, 1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225 If you want to learn how to identify Florida flora, this is a great place to study. There are 100 labeled […]
Monthly Archives: February 2018
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If you’re looking for a quick place to get some fresh air and Florida scenery, you’re short on time, or toting the kids – these hikes are perfect for you. Both are free and located about 10 minutes away from one another – can easily be combined. +Castaway Island Preserve, […]
One of the hidden gems of Jacksonville, Florida is its National Park. Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve is one of the largest urban park systems, named for the Native Americans that had many chiefdoms in Florida and Georgia during Spanish colonization. It is free and there are multiple parcels to […]
Northern Florida doesn’t get flocks of tourists like the rest of the state, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t exceptional gems worth seeking out. Big Talbot Island is one of the most unique parks in all of Florida, you can’t miss it on your trip to Jacksonville. For some light […]
The roof of Thailand is located in Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai, a great day trip from Chiang Mai. A part of the Himalayas, the park ranges in elevation reaching over 8,000’. Temperatures can be in the 50s – even getting frost at times, don’t forget a light […]
Just north of the city in the hills over 3000’ elevation sits Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, the quintessential day trip from Chiang Mai. It has every element to create a magical day including a golden temple, waterfalls, and awesome views. You can get there by public transportation and walking, you […]
One of the most unique and incredible experiences available in Thailand is to interact with elephants. How you choose to do so hopefully is informed. Long before any of my research about the country I thought for sure that I would ride a mighty elephant. Being a nature lover is […]
On the opposite end of the city from the Chang Phuak Gate Night Market sits the Chiang Mai Gate Night Market, protected by an equally impressive ancient wall from the 13th century. The South Gate food stalls open around 5pm, but you can generally find a few vendors here at […]
At the northern end of the city Chang Phuak Gate Night Market starts up at dusk and stays open late. You might miss a mini history lesson while in search of a snack. The market got its name from the walls built in 1296, the year Chiang Mai was founded, […]
Chiang Mai is such a unique juxtaposition of old and new. Ancient city walls from the 13th century mingling with power lines. Impressive temples pop up next to contemporary storefronts as you walk and can be admired right from the streets. I loved how you could stumble upon these venerable […]
While Chiang Mai is a much more relaxed city than Bangkok, sometimes you still need to get away from the city. Just 20 minutes from old town is sparkling Huay Tung Tao Lake surrounded by mountains. It is a perfect spot to spend a few hours and grab the best […]
I contemplated skipping the Krabi Town Night Market because of the effort it took to get there from Ao Nang. I’m so glad I didn’t because it turned out to be one of my favorite markets in the country. You could easily hop in a cab or tuktuk, or you […]
Krabi is not the cultural or spiritual capital of Thailand like Bangkok or Chiang Mai. One can visit the province and not even notice a temple, the beach is a blissful distraction. If you can tear yourself away from island hopping for a day, a trip to Tiger Cave Temple […]