by Justin
One of the most fun things I did in Crete was go on a guided hike through the Platania Gorge. This spectacular gorge has a lot to love about it, but there’s one thing in particular that sets it apart from the rest of Crete’s …
Point Reyes is an amazing place, with some of the most impressive biodiversity I have ever seen. Just by taking a quick drive along the main roads, you can tell it is a haven for nature. There are tons of birds, as well as a …
While Yellowstone is amazing and has the unique aspect of geysers, if you are just interested in wildlife, and can’t BEAR me talking about geysers, here are some wildlife posts just for you, fresh from Grand Teton National Park. Grand Teton National Park is an …
If you have been watching the news recently, you will know that Yellowstone was temporarily closed earlier this summer due to historic flooding. The park was closed down because these floods destroyed roads in the north loop. This closure drastically reduced the amount of visitors …
If you are looking for a fun, structured, guided photography trip, look no further than Krisztina’s trip to Bosque del Apache, New Mexico! She has been a friend of mine for some time, and is actually my photography mentor. The trip is geared towards photographers, …
San Juan Island is home to a diverse group of species and a lot of great spots to find them. Luckily, the small size of the island made it so that most of these spots were often less than a few minutes apart, so it …
As the San Juan Islands are known for whales, whale-watching is one of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of these islands! The islands have several different species of whales, like minke whales, humpbacks, and orcas! We used a company called Maya’s Legacy …
Located over the Salzach Valley, Hohenwerfen Castle is a large and imposing medieval fortress positioned like a sentry over the town of Werfen. Despite being so imposing, the castle is quite a magnificent site with its pinnacle towers jutting into the sky like arrows. The …
Hawk Watch is an incredible place to see spectacular birds of prey. Hawk Watch has been a subject of one of my previous posts: http://travelandtweets.com/2018/03/31/hawk-a-palooza/. One of my favorite birds this year (I didn’t have a single favorite because they are all so cool) was …
Spouting Horn is a natural formation of lava tubes that forces water to explode out of its natural pipelines. It also kind of sounds like a whale when it shoots water out (it also kind of looks like a whale spouting). This place has become …