As the winds shifted it was time to raise the sails to propel the boat towards the open sea. Within a few seconds, we raised the mainsail and we were off. The sailboat leaned starboard (to the right side) so much that it appeared I was now standing straight up. However, seconds before I was…
Standing about 200 meters or roughly 650 feet above the sea you will be mesmerized as you look out over one of the seven natural wonders of Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher. Followed by the beauty of Burren National Park, where some people call the Cliffs there the “mini-cliffs.” The National Park is home to…
Aviva Stadium is one of many stadiums around the world which had received criticism before it was even built. However, this criticism was an unusual one. Many people thought the stadium was just too small, with a current capacity of 51,700 people. Supporters felt with the large international audience and games it should have been…
The smell of salt water with the occasional waft of bird poop along with the noisy seabird colony hit you to bring you back to reality. Standing on a plank of wood strung between wires with only another single thick cable to hold onto, to say the views are stunning is an understatement. Swinging 100…
The beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park Costa Rica was listed in Forbes Magazine as one of the top 12 of the World’s Most Beautiful National Parks. Manuel Antonio is one of 27 Costa Rica National Parks. Established in 1972, it is one of the smallest national parks in the country. However, it receives approximately 150,000 visitors a…
Standing 17 stories above the ground on an outdoor platform is not for everyone. Climbing up over 90 steps to the top of Croke Park Stadium you will see the city of Dublin with 360° unobstructed views. The third largest stadium in Europe contains a pitch that is almost double the size of an American…