Guatemala, to me, looked like something you'd see in a movie from the start. Rainforest and mountains covered in fog surrounding you. On our itinerary we had sceduled a short charter bus ride from our hotel in Belize to visit Tikal and the Mayan Ruins. This was part of my second trip with EF Ultimate … Continue reading Guatemala
Blue Lake
A couple hour drive and a 1 mile hike through a small, shrub covered path took us to a hidden lake called Blue Lake. The end of the drive took us up to Granite Peak to the Blue Lake trail head. From there we parked the car and started hiking. The hike took us up … Continue reading Blue Lake
Twin Falls
Another road trip but this time a lot shorter to Twin Falls Idaho to see Shoshone Falls. This "Niagra of the west" is 212 feet tall which is 45 feet higher than Niagra Falls. During the colder seasons, water covers the walkways and turns into a thick sheet of ice which is very tough to … Continue reading Twin Falls
British Columbia Canada
Early September a couple friends and I made an 11 or so hour trip across the boarder for their first time in another country, Canada. We kind of threw plans together and made the best of it. We were staying in Langley but planned on spending most of our time in Vancouver. The first full … Continue reading British Columbia Canada
Lake Tahoe
An hour or so drive from Reno, Nevada is all you need to get to the beautiful Lake Tahoe. The drive take you up and over Mt. Houghton and depending on the time of year it'll be covered in snow. On our drive there was plenty of snow and a lot of people around the … Continue reading Lake Tahoe
San Francisco
Recently I made the drive from Reno, Nevada to San Francisco, California. The drive was only about 3 and a half hours and full of mountains, water, and a bit of desert. Towards the end of the drive you come around a mountain and you are greeted by the Golden Gate Bridge. Once you cross … Continue reading San Francisco
Alaska
My first real experience travelling was when I went to visit a friend that lived in Alaska. Sure I had been a few places here and there with my family when I was younger but never had I been on a plane or went anywhere without my family travelling with me. Early in the morning I … Continue reading Alaska
Gifts for Travelers
With the holidays already here we are all trying to find gift for our friends and family. It can be tough finding the right gift so I am going to give you ideas for the traveler in your life. Click on the picture to shop for each item. What traveler doesn't need a travel pillow. … Continue reading Gifts for Travelers
Oregon Coast
A couple of months after i turned 18 and graduated high school I decided i wanted to go somewhere. I wasn't sure where so I asked one of my friends if he wanted to come with me and had any ideas of where to go. After looking a while for a place within driving distance … Continue reading Oregon Coast
Final Stop
The last stop on our journey led us through Alsace, France to Frankfurt, Germany. As we made our last long bus ride to our final destination, we took a detour from our planned route and landed in Alsace, France. As we hopped off the bus we were greeted by narrow cobblestone roads and colorful buildings … Continue reading Final Stop