Exploring the Hill of Witches – Curonian Spit National Park
Tucked in the woods near the Lithuanian town of Juodkrantė is the Hill of Witches, or Raganų Kalnas. Numerous wooden sculptures have been placed in this area of the Curonian…
Visiting the Curonian Spit – A Day Trip from Klaipėda
The Curonian Spit is a long, very thin peninsula that runs along the coast of Lithuania. Legend says that a giant named Neringa created the spit to protect the people…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Visiting the Hill of Three Crosses – Vilnius
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…
Visiting Moraine Lake – Banff National Park
Moraine Lake is one of Banff National Park’s most iconic spots for good reason. People come from around the world to see this vibrant blue glacial lake tucked among rugged…
Colca Canyon Tour – Visiting One of the World’s Deepest Canyons
Peru has many varying and absolutely stunning natural wonders, and Colca Canyon is certainly one worth visiting. There are multiple ways to see the canyon, whether you want to take…
Gediminas Tower – Vilnius
Gediminas Tower is a remaining structure of what once was the Upper Castle in Vilnius and is an important symbol of the city. This large fortification building currently houses an…