Visiting the Ninth Fort of Kaunas
Growing up, we learned about the Holocaust in grade school. But the courses we and many of our friends had didn’t cover much about the horrors of this era in…
Vilnius – A Guide to Visiting Lithuania’s Capital
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…
Devil’s Glen: Hiking Along the Dearborn River
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…
Huacachina – Visiting Peru’s Desert Oasis
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…
Visiting the Hill of Crosses – Lithuania
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…
Paracas National Reserve – Dune Buggy Tour
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…
12 Things to do in Vilnius, Lithuania
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…
Islas Ballestas: A Gem of the Peruvian Coast
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…
Trakai: A Day Trip from Vilnius
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…
Rotary Canyon & Bear Paw Lake
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…