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…
The morning rafting the River Liffey started with pushing off the small inlet where we got into the raft and paddling out about 20 feet. I then realize how calm and slow moving the river currently is. As we waited for the second raft full of people to enter the river our guide wanted to…
The Turó de la Rovira heritage space opened in March 2011 after the restoration of the anti-aircraft bunkers. Known as Barcelona’s Bunkers del Carmel, the fortifications were built in 1837 during the Spanish Civil War. It was the perfect location to defend Barcelona and the shantytown Canons district. Large 105-mm cannons were installed to protect…
One of the busiest places in the Canadian Rockies is Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park. It is one of the most popular day hikes in the area. The scenic trail, with views of turquoise flowing water below canyon walls covered with tall evergreen trees, consists of the ‘Lower Falls’, the ‘Upper Falls’, and the ‘Ink…
The moment you open your vehicle door in the parking area, you immediately hear the sounds of the waterfalls at catarata llanos in Costa Rica. The walk from the parking lot to the base of the fall is about 7 minutes. The path is down a semi-steep hill with many tree roots and rocks, so…
I had the amazing opportunity to go to the Rio Celeste in Costa Rica. It is the most amazing and beautiful place I have ever been to. Rio Celeste or Celeste River is a river in Tenorio Volcano National Park. It is famous for its distinctive blue color and the stunning Celeste waterfall. Some people…