Lugano is a lakeside city in Southern Switzerland, located near the Italian border. The language spoken is Italian. The local currency is the Swiss Franc. However, Euros are also accepted at many establishments. During my stay in Italy, I decided to take a day trip to Lugano. To get there, I took the bus from Milan. The ride was a little over an hour and the cost was inexpensive. My ...
Only have a night in London? Don't worry, you can still check out many of the major tourist attractions at night. The plus side? No crowds and a different view that what you typically see! I was in London briefly for a conference and only had a few free hours after dark to go sightseeing. Below are the places I visited. 1. Buckingham Palace Although you won't get to see the changing ...
Colorado Bend State Park consists of 5,328.3-acres of land. It is located west of Lampasas in San Saba county. The park has 32 miles of trails that are perfect for casual hiking and biking. The park is also home to Gorman Falls, a 60-foot-high waterfall that cascades down travertine formations covered in lush vegetation. The falls' travertine formations and associated ...
Today I would like to share a brief overview of my road trip across New Mexico and into Colorado. We camped along the way, which helped keep the cost of the trip extremely low. Day 1: Quick stop at the Heritage Walkway in Artesia, NM Camping and hiking in Lincoln National Forest Day 2: White Sands National Monument. We camped overnight and it was an amazing experience. Day ...
Last year, my roommate and I drove over an incredibly beautiful mountain pass. We were departing from Monarch, CO to drive to Aspen, CO. The road was very popular among bicyclists. As we followed the GPS, we had no idea we would be going over this magnificent pass. And it just so happened to be Independence Day. How much of a perfect coincidence was that?! At the top of the pass ...
Barr Trail gains 7,400 vertical feet over 13 miles (one way). Because of afternoon thunderstorms in the summer, it is important to leave early enough in the morning to be back down below treeline by noon. I arrived at the trailhead in Manitou Springs at 5:30am. Even if you don't plan to hike all the way to the summit, it is still nice to leave early because the first section of ...
West Indian manatees can be seen in the warmer water of the springs during winter months. Unfortunately, we arrived in early spring and were told by the park ranger that we had missed the manatees by 2 days. Manatees or not, the freshwater spring is beautiful. There is a cave entrance at the bottom of the spring, making it a popular spot for scuba divers. The water is very clear and ...
White Sands National Monument has 10 primitive campsites that are accessible by hiking along a backcountry loop trail. In order to camp at White Sands, you must register and get a permit at the visitor center. Because it was the Sunday before Memorial Day, we arrived 45 minutes before the visitor center opened to make sure we ...
This is a 584-acre open space located behind The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. It consists of the Pulpit Rock area, Univ...
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