A Day Trip to the Atlas Mountains

Rooted in the cliffs of the Atlas Mountains, Setti Fatma is worth the day trip for those visiting Marrakech. Known for its famous 7 Waterfalls hike and the breathtaking scenery of the Ourika Valley, Setti Fatma is the best nature escape from the busy and crowded streets of Marrakech.   Read more…

How to Survive on an Island: Madeira, Portugal

How to Survive on an Island: Madeira, Portugal Okay, so it’s not like spending time on an island is that bad. I mean come on, you’re surrounded by beautiful ocean views, sun, smiling people, and colorful scenery. People who live in sunny places such as islands are seen as happier Read more…

A Fall Weekend in Ribadeo, Galicia

A Fall Weekend in Ribadeo, Galicia Shortly after my return to Spain, I made a trip up to Ribadeo with my host family. Ribadeo is a small port village on the Cantabrian Sea in Northern Galicia. Although it is said the best time to visit Ribadeo is in the summer, Read more…

hiking, colorado, garden, travel, USA

Photo Blog: Colorado Springs, CO

After returning from Spain at the beginning of July, I was immediately back on the road with my sister and nephew to spend a week in Colorado with my aunt and uncle who had just recently moved there while I was abroad. We spent the week exploring Colorado Springs and Read more…