Posts Tagged ‘outdoors’
Discover New York: A Day Trip Escape To Bear Mountain [Photo Essay]
Despite living in New York City I do own a car. Actually, let me rephrase that. I pay for a car; however, because in the one month I kept it here I racked up $400 in red light camera and parking tickets I decided to store it at my parent’s house on nearby Long Island.…Read more...
An Enchanting Nara Deer Experience In Japan
By Jessie Festa. A big thank you to the Japan National Tourism Organization for sponsoring my trip! Visiting Japan? In Nara, Japan’s Nara Park, you’ll be truly immersed in a fantasy-like world — beginning with over 1,000 friendly deer. Being from Long Island where it’s forbidden to touch and feed wild deer, it was amazing…Read more...
Strolling Through 5,000 Shinto Gates At Fushimi Inari Shrine In Kyoto, Japan
*My trip to Japan’s Kansai Region was sponsored by the Japan National Tourism Organization. All opinions are 100% my own. Kyoto, Japan, is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one of which is the Fushimi Inari Taisha (Shrine)—not to mention the #1 Kyoto Attraction on TripAdvisor. You can reach the site—open daily from 7am…Read more...
Notes On Responsible Tourism And Inca Trail Porters
“But I already paid $600 for the tour. Now I have to give more money? I don’t have it.” “Can I maybe give $20 instead? I know they suggested more, but I think this is fine.” “I already paid $70 for the porter services. Tipping is optional.” These were the types of statements coming from…Read more...
Kyoto Day Trip: Amanohashidate, Japan’s Scenic Sandbar
While Kyoto, Japan, has much to offer travelers, a scenic day trip option is Amanohashidate. Also known as “The Bridge to Heaven,” it’s touted as one of Japan’s three most scenic areas. This is due to the 2.2-mile (3.6-kilometer) natural sand bridge covered in pine trees that sits in the Sea of Japan, set against…Read more...
Photo Essay: A Day Trip To The Columbia River Gorge From Portland, Orgeon
Located just 40 minutes outside of Portland, Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge is worth a day trip. On a recent jaunt to this uber-sustainable destination, I escaped from the city to immerse myself in nature through a hiking trip with First Nature ([email protected]). Free farmer’s market sampling, foraging, waterfalls, waterfront picnicking, and beer tasting were…Read more...
Trinidad And Tobago’s Best Outdoor Experiences
Planning a trip to Trinidad and Tobago? These two sister islands have very different personalities, allowing you to visit one Caribbean destination while having two very different experiences. To help you plan your itinerary, here are some unforgettable things to do in Trinidad and Tobago whether you’re traveling in a group or having a solo…Read more...
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