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One of Alabama’s four National Forests, Bankhead National Forest, is known as the land of a thousand waterfalls. It is located in northwestern Alabama a bit off the beaten path, under an hour and a half from Birmingham and Huntsville, and less than that from Decatur. There are many trails […]

Caney Creek Falls in Bankhead National Forest, Alabama

Cape Town is the vibrant heart of the South African coastline, a world-renowned metropolis brimming with unforgettable experiences. From breathtaking trails filled with unique wildlife and flora to colorful architecture and an exciting food scene, this city truly has it all. Planning a visit? This guide to Cape Town covers […]

Guide to Cape Town, South Africa

Stone Aged cave dwellings, proteas galore, and the best land based whale watching in the world makes this stretch of South African coastline an exciting one to explore. Less than an hour between these attractions, or two and a half hours of drive will bring you all the way to […]

Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape …

From the official start of the Gardens Route in Mossel Bay to an added bonus of this customized itinerary Cape Agulhas takes three hours of driving. Both of the hikes on this day are filled with history and outstanding ocean views. +The St. Blaize Hiking Trail is 8 miles long […]

Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to …

From Knysna to Wildnerness it will take around 1½ hours of driving, but there is so much to see in between on these diverse hiking trails and view points! Nearby is the city of George which is the largest in the area. +The Knysna Heads refer to two scenic cliffs […]

Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness

The drive from Natures Valley to Plettenberg Bay doesn’t take more than an hour – but it’s filled with diverse hiking trails and gorgeous beaches. Spending the night in Plett, as locals lovingly refer to the town, means there are many options for restaurants, shops, and accommodations as it is […]

Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to …

If you only have time for one stop on the Gardens Route, make it Storms River Mouth. Filled with dramatic landscapes, this ‘place of much water’ is where the Storms River pours into the Indian Ocean located within the Tsitsikamma parcel of Gardens Route National Park. Find a myriad of […]

Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth

When I discovered the idea of the Gardens Route in South Africa it was a bit of a mystery to uncover. What I did know is that there was a road trip filled with glorious natural sights, obviously I was intrigued and what transpired was pure magic. If you’re feeling […]

Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa

For a nature lover, safari is always the answer. On a South African safari there are many options to choose from, Kruger is the most popular choice, but Addo Elephant National Park may be right for you specifically for two reasons: Addo is not located within a malaria zone Situated […]

Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa

The Panorama Route is the perfect detour for your drive between Johannesburg to Kruger National Park, creating a memorable South African roadtrip instead of a tedious haul. Sublime views of unique landscapes and so many massive waterfalls make this a really great adventure. You could get the essence of the […]

Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa

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Safari is the trip of a lifetime for a nature lover, and South Africa’s Kruger National Park was everything I could dream of and more. Driving around is surreal, you feel like you’re in a nature documentary watching lions chase hyenas and hippos battling. It is almost unfathomable that the […]

Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Plenty of places have pinball in San Diego, you can find a lone machine in a restaurant, bowling alley, or laundromat…but these locations have a cluster of well working games with vibes to match whatever you’re looking for – be it a dark hole in the wall or a well […]

4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego

Hikers heading to San Diego, bring your boots! A mountainous landscape covers Southern California filled with epic and diverse trails, all within an hour’s reach of the city. Potato Chip Rock/Mt. Woodson – One Hour From San Diego Not only does this hike lead to the most instagram-able geographical landmark […]

6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego

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Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo was the first European to set foot upon the West Coast of America on September 28, 1542, in the San Diego Bay. Today the Cabrillo National Monument commemorates this historical moment, located along the southern most tip of Point Loma. The park is stunningly beautiful and encompasses […]

Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo

Two hundred canyons and hills separate the mesas of San Diego, its geography making the use of bridges inevitable. Within the architectural menagerie there are a few select bridges just for the special use of pedestrians, connecting neighborhoods once isolated by natural boundaries, and adding a bit of adventure to […]

Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego

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  • Caney Creek Falls in Bankhead National Forest, Alabama April 2, 2025
  • Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
  • Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
  • Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
  • Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
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