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
After completing our visit to Hampi, we boarded a train to Mysore, from where our four-day road trip through Coorg (Kodagu) began. Covering nearly 350 km by road, this journey offered a delightful blend of spirituality, scenic landscapes, waterfalls, wildlife, and the rich coffee country of Karnataka. Our itinerary included the Golden Temple at Bylakuppe,… 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
We spent four memorable days in Aruba over the Memorial Day weekend in May 2025, enjoying a mix of adventure and relaxation. Itinerary Overview Arikok National Park Jeep Tour Since regular vehicles aren’t suitable for the rugged terrain of Arikok National Park, we opted for a guided Jeep tour through Viator. The entire experience, including… Continue reading
Itinerary:Day 1: Landed in Bhavnagar airport and drove to Koliaak Nishkalank Mahadev MandirDay 2: Drive to Sasan Gir, visit Somnath TempleDay 3: GIR National Park (Lion Safari), Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Dwarka, and Beyt Dwarka (by boat)Day 4: Drive to Jamnagar Airport We visited Gir National Park in December 2022, combining the trip with visits to the… Continue reading
After flying from BWI to Kalispell (via Denver) and driving to the park’s Visitor Center, we began a short yet memorable exploration of Glacier National Park, Montana Spanning the Continental Divide, Glacier is especially renowned for the legendary Going-to-the-Sun Road. Day 1 – August 5, 2021 Lake McDonald Our first stop was Lake McDonald, the… Continue reading