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A Front Row Seat to the Manta Ray Ballet: Night Snorkeling with Mantas on Hawaii’s Big Island

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Adrienne

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One night earlier this month, I found myself up way past my bedtime, face down in surprisingly frigid Hawaiian waters, clinging to a lit-up surfboard and waiting for the evening’s guests of honor to show up. Those guests? The majestic … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, hawaii, outdoorsy, usa, wildlife

Hiking the Cinque Terre Part 2: Corniglia-Manarola-Riomaggiore

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Adrienne

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After spending a day doing the Sentiero Azzurro between Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza and Corniglia, we devoted our second full day in Cinque Terre to hiking between Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Since we were staying in Manarola, we hiked from … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Cinque Terre Part 1: Monterosso al Mare-Vernazza-Corniglia

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Adrienne

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There was really one and only one thing on our agenda in Cinque Terre: hiking! (Well, and eating, but eating is always on the agenda.) The region is famous for the footpaths connecting the five villages, especially the coastal Sentiero … Continue reading →

Posted in italy, outdoorsy

Fall Fun at Turkey Run State Park

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Adrienne

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Covered bridge over Sugar Creek

Indiana is gorgeous in the fall. The crisp weather, the color in the trees, the way the air smells after it rains – I love it all and it makes me want to get outside and explore. With our busy … Continue reading →

Posted in indiana, outdoorsy, pet-friendly, usa

Maya Bay: A Must-Visit in Thailand

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Adrienne

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Longtail boats in Maya Bay, Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

All the negative things you may have heard about Maya Bay are true. It is unequivocally touristy. It is expensive (for Southeast Asia) and time-consuming to reach. It is crowded, at times almost unbelievably so. And yet, I would put … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, outdoorsy, thailand

Exploring Thailand’s Ang Thong National Marine Park

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from Mae Koh

As soon as I saw photos of Ang Thong National Marine Park, I knew I had to see this archipelago of more than 40 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. Most people who visit Ang Thong do so on day … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, outdoorsy, thailand, wildlife

A Perfect Fall Weekend in Acadia National Park

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Adrienne

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View from Gorham Mountain Trail

I grew up visiting my grandparents every summer at their home in Trenton, Maine, right near Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Maybe it’s partly due to my sentimental attachment to the place, but I think Acadia is one … Continue reading →

Posted in maine, outdoorsy, pet-friendly, usa Tagged maine, national parks, outdoors, travel, united states

Five Great Weekend Road Trips from the Bay Area

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Adrienne

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Are you heading to Northern California for vacation and looking to venture beyond the city limits of San Francisco? Or a local who is looking for a long weekend getaway? Either the way, you’re in luck. The Bay Area is … Continue reading →

Posted in california, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa, wildlife Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Yosemite National Park

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Adrienne

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Upper Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

Of all the things I loved about living in the Bay Area, one of my very favorites was having Yosemite National Park only a few hours away by car. Yosemite is one of the US’s most stunning National Parks, in my … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, california, outdoorsy, usa Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

Five Things You Can’t Miss on Kauai

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Adrienne

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North shore of Kauai from a helicopter

If I were forced to pick a favorite Hawaiian island I would probably go with the Big Island, but Kauai is a close runner-up. The beauty of the Na Pali coast is unparalleled elsewhere in Hawaii, and it’s less touristy … Continue reading →

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