During our Seven-day journey through Sri Lanka, we included two safari trips to Yala National Park—one in the evening and another the following morning. Yala is one of Sri Lanka’s best-known wildlife destinations and is particularly famous for its leopard sightings. Our Safari Experience We arranged our Jeep safaris through our cab rental company, Less… Continue reading
After exploring the dramatic landscapes of Zion National Park, we continued our Utah National Parks road trip to Bryce Canyon National Park. The scenery changed dramatically. While Zion is known for its towering cliffs and deep canyon walls, Bryce Canyon is famous for something quite different—a spectacular collection of tall, slender rock formations called hoodoos…. Continue reading
After spending a couple of days exploring Dublin, we boarded the train to Killarney, the gateway to one of Ireland’s most celebrated natural treasures—Killarney National Park. Established as Ireland’s first national park, it is home to pristine lakes, oak tree forests, waterfalls, mountains, and historic estates. We spent the next 3 days exploring not only… Continue reading
We visited Great Smoky Mountains National Park twice—first in July 2021 during the Independence Day weekend and again in April 2022, this time accompanied by family members from all three generations. Across these visits, we explored scenic drives, waterfalls, peaceful forest trails, and historic areas within the park. The park’s easy accessibility and variety of… Continue reading
We visited Yosemite National Park over a 2-day Memorial Day weekend trip in May 2022, staying at Yosemite Gatekeeper’s Lodge in El Portal, a convenient place just a few miles from the park. Day 1 We started early from San Francisco and drove to Yosemite. Our first stop was Bridalveil Fall near Tunnel View. The… Continue reading
We visited Rocky Mountain National Park twice—first in June 2023 as part of our Colorado national parks trip, and again in May 2025. Visit 1 – June 2023 (2½ Days in the Park) Bear Lake Trail (0.7 mile) This easy walk around Bear Lake offered peaceful views of the surrounding mountains reflected in the water…. Continue reading
Zion National Park was the first major stop on our memorable road trip covering the five Utah national parks, Death Valley National Park, and Antelope Canyon. After flying into Las Vegas, we drove to Springdale, the little town just outside Zion, where we stayed overnight before beginning our exploration. Day 1 Zion Visitor Center &… Continue reading
We had visited Grand Teton National Park twice so far. Our first visit was in August 2021. Our second visit was in June 2025. Both trips offered different experiences. August 2021 Visit (1½ Days) Day 1 We stopped at several scenic lookouts inside the park. Each viewpoint offered clear views of the Teton Range. We… Continue reading
A Combined 1½-Day Itinerary from Our 2021 and 2022 Visits Visit 1 – September 10, 2021 Drive from Seattle A scenic drive from Seattle brought us to Mount Rainier National Park, with the mountain dominating the skyline as we approached. Henry Jackson Visitor Center / Paradise Our first stop was Paradise, known for its meadows… Continue reading
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, offered us one of the most professionally managed safari experiences in India. We visited this park in Oct 2025. Located about two hours’ drive from Mysuru, this reserve forms part of the Nilgiri forest range, which also includes Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Wayanad sanctuaries. Booking the… Continue reading