Growing up, we learned about the Holocaust in grade school, but the courses we and many of our friends had didn’t cover many details about the horrors of this era in the smaller Baltic countries. Kaunas has numerous forts, but…
Vilnius is Lithuania’s capital and largest city. If you’re visiting the country, it’s a place you shouldn’t miss. It is home to one of Europe’s largest remaining medieval quarters, beautiful architecture from various eras, many museums and a thriving art…
Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front is full of amazing trails offering stunning mountain views and access to various rivers and waterfalls. Devil’s Glen (Dearborn River Trail #206) is a trail tucked just in the Rocky Mountain Front that we love to…
Much of Peru’s coastline is covered in massive sand dunes – some of the largest in the world! Tucked among the dunes just outside of Ica is the beautiful desert oasis of Huacachina. While not nearly as popular as Machu…
The Hill of Crosses is a pilgrimage site where a collection of around 200,000 crosses have been placed upon a hill in Lithuania’s countryside. Before we arrived in Lithuania, we had seen this iconic spot pop up regularly when looking…
At first glance, the coastal regions around Lima may appear to be a desolate desert. But an adventure through Paracas National Reserve will reveal an incredible ecosystem with a wide variety of wildlife, pretty beaches, and unique scenery. The reserve…
It didn’t take very long for us to fall in love with Vilnius. Lithuania was our first-ever visit to the Baltic countries, and we weren’t sure of what to expect when we landed. We came to find that the city…
The lengthy coast of Peru is primarily arid landscape, with desert valleys, dunes, and rocky cliffs and isles. Despite the natural areas between the country’s major seaside cities and towns seeming quite barren, the coast is an important ecosystem and…
Trakai is a lakeside town that sits nearby the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius. This historic spot is home to the famous Trakai Castle, but there are various other reasons to make a trip here, including to walk the quaint streets…
Out of Montana’s vast northcentral plains jut the Bear Paw Mountains. This mountain range is relatively small, but there are ample opportunities for camping, hiking, fishing, and spotting wildlife. Bear Paw Lake and the Rotary Canyon trails provide all of…
Arequipa is a vibrant city full of bustling streets, historic buildings, and unique attractions. It is also a stunning area surrounded by massive volcanoes and canyons. Not only is it a beautiful and fun place to visit, it is often…
Vilnius has quite a few parks that provide a little escape from the bustle of the city. The Hill of Three Crosses is an iconic monument near the old town sitting atop a hill in the beautiful Kalnai Park. If…