Traveling One Trip at a Time!
Posts about trails, hiking, trips, or treks!
I have finally returned to London after a decade! It’s changed drastically since 2008 but it’s improved for the better! Here are a few things we visited that were a lot of fun and worth it for your next trip to London. This trip was combined with a trip to Edinburgh so check that out!…Read more
I finally got to visit Edinburgh! I was really smitten with this city and I really can’t wait to go back. Here’s what I got into while I was there for a few days before heading to London. Let’s go! Edinburgh Attractions Edinburgh is full of things to see. The city has a vibe all…Read more
Have you ever thought about hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc? Me neither but I found myself doing it after getting invited in a Facebook group. It was amazing but here’s a few things I quickly learned coming from someone who’s never done long distance hiking in the Alps but rather used to Rocky Mountain…Read more
I got to enjoy a Fritz Walter Stadium tour organized by “Welcome to Rhineland Pfalz“. It was a wonderful time and here’s some of the things you need to know if you want to join the next one! I follow the Welcome to RLP Facebook Page and it was posted on the site to join…Read more
We got out and visited the Schluchtensteig! It’s only a few minutes north of Kaiserslautern and a super easy hike! Here’s some of the highlights! Getting to Schluchtensteig We parked at the Waschmühle parking lot. It was empty because the pool is closed for winter. There’s one end of the trail there. There’s another trailhead…Read more
We got away to explore Gerolstein Germany and see some of its geological history. It was a cold rainy weekend, typical of December, and it was nice to get out and explore. Here’s where we went and what we saw. Also, don’t miss out on a great airbnb stay as your home base for adventure!…Read more
I decided to trace the Lauter through Kaiserslautern all the way to the Lauter Spring down in the forest on the southeastern side of Ktown. It’s all very bikable and can be enjoyed and explored on a weekend. The route goes all the way to Lauterecken and the majority of the time it is on…Read more
I made it out to the beautiful Bärenhöhle or the Bear Cave. It’s only about 45 minutes from Kaiserslautern and a super easy hike so you and the whole family can go explore. Here’s what I found! The Route to Bear Cave Getting to the Area We left from Kaiserslautern and parked in the area…Read more
I went back to Indiana to experience my second solar eclipse! I went to Illinois in 2017 for the first American eclipse in 40 years and I went back to see the 2024 eclipse. Here are a few highlights of the trip and I’m officially a “chaser”! What are Eclipses? A solar eclipse is when…Read more
Garden of the Gods is the crown jewel of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois! It contains impressive cliffs, some hiking, the entrance to thousands of acres of wilderness area, and all in rural Illinois! Here’s what to expect on your next visit. The Garden The Garden of the Gods is truly a special and…Read more