Worn Down Soles

Trying to pronounce Austria in German is one of the hardest things to do, but that doesn't mean it isn't fun to try. And imagine that what is even better than trying to pronounce the country's name is visiting it. Austria is a land of vibrant colors and towering mountains. It contains some of the most peaceful cities I have ever visited.  Salzburg This city is famous for a multitude of reasons, none of which is due to the majestic sites the city offers. This town is famous for being the birthplace of the famous classical composer, Mozart, and the location of the town was also made famous by the 1965 hit movie The Sound of Music. If either Mozart or musicals entertain you, you can take specific tours around Salzburg that show key places from both Mozart's life or the movie. As much as I like music, when I travel I am much more interested in the sights places have to offer than what made the town famous.  Hallein Salt Mine: Image courtesy of Kris...

I do not deny that Germany produces some of the best chocolate in the world. It is so good that I devoted one very heavy carry-on bag solely to chocolate and Haribo gummies (because like the title insinuates Germany makes other good snacks). Looking past my stomach though, Germany, or as it's affectionately called by its natives Deutschland, has some amazing cities and sites to visit. My not so impartial view is that Hannover, Germany is one of the most underrated and best cities to visit. Located in the northwestern corner of Germany in the state of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), Hannover is the home to beautiful gardens and quirky statues. Der Rote Faden (The Red Thread): Video Courtesy of Discover Hannover On the streets of Hannover, a red line is painted which takes those who walk it all over the city to 36 different remarkable sites. This self-tour is a must do because it is a free and easy attraction that enables tourists to get a better feel of what the ...

Contrary to what the title of this post might lead you to believe, this is not an outlandish and increasingly ridiculous story about how my plane almost went down and I managed to survive (as terrifyingly cool as that story might have been). No. This is post is a journey around the wonderful island of Bermuda through the many magical places tourists can visit. It is less about surviving in the Bermuda Triangle and more about thriving in the Bermuda Triangle.  The Swizzle Inn: Image courtesy of djLicious The Swizzle Inn is a must visit watering hole. Their motto is "Swizzle Inn, Swagger Out", but it should really be Stagger Out. They are the original inventors of the Rum Swizzle. To understand how historic this is, it is important to grasp how much Bermuda loves rum. Most of the main drinks on the island contain rum. The two most famous drinks are  a Dark and Stormy (made with rum and ginger beer) and the aforementioned Rum Swizzle both of which contain rum. Ironical...

Imagine yourself hiking in a luscious green riverbed where the sun only shines four hours a day. You are surrounded on all sides by massive thousand foot cliffs which seem impossible to climb. Or are they? Located in the lower-left corner of Utah, a lesser known, but no less beautiful National Park exists: Zion National Park . Home to many wonderful and world famous hikes, Zion presents a unique opportunity to explore the West like never before. Unlike at the Grand Canyon where hiking paths start at the top of the canyon, here the multitude of hikes start at the base of the canyon, requiring hikers to climb up first. Honestly, this is the way you want to do it because this way you accomplish the hard part (climbing uphill) first, so by the time you are tired you get to do the easy part (hiking back down). While there are many hikes worth doing if you find yourself visiting this lovely park, there are two that you should put on your bucket list: The Narrows and Angel's Land...