A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
I have spent a lot of time in the Blue Mountains of Australia, and they are one of my favorite places in the whole country. I wanted to share my Blue Mountains Itinerary and guide for the perfect Blue Mountains weekend away to help you fall in love with this magical place too, so here […] Read more…
If you are visiting or live in Sydney and want to experience autumn colors, you can’t beat a Blue Mountains autumn day out! The Blue Mountains are one of those places that I keep returning to again and again. I just love it up there. It can easily be visited on a day trip, but […] Read more…
I may be a North Island girl but that doesn’t mean that I don’t appreciate the incredible landscapes of the South Island too, and there are some Otago Towns in particular that I love visiting. While the North Island is all about the Maori and Pacific Island culture, volcanoes, natural hot springs, and beautiful stretches […] Read more…
The best Mount Cook Hike that is relatively easy and stunningly beautiful? Definitely the gorgeous Hooker Valley Track! I had wanted to visit Mount Cook for ages but for some reason, I hadn’t quite made it there. But last spring during my South Island road trip with my Dad, the timing was finally right. Along […] Read more…
If you are looking for a stunning and not particularly hard day hike in the Wanaka area, I highly recommend hiking the Rob Roy Glacier Track in Mount Aspiring National Park – here is everything you need to know… Of the 14 National Parks in New Zealand, Mount Aspiring National Park has got to be […] Read more…
When most people think of Mexico they think of dazzling turquoise waters, white sands, tropical weather, delicious food, and ruins hidden in the jungle. That is how I pictured Mexico before I visited. It turned out to be all of those things but also so much more. Looking through my Lonely Planet at the various […] Read more…
Wondering what fall hike in Banff National Park is the best? In my opinion, it is the Larch Valley hike including Sentinel Pass in the Moraine Lake area of the park. Make sure you don’t miss this Moraine Lake hike in fall! It was during my third visit to the Canadian Rockies that I finally […] Read more…
Want to find out more about which Grampians walks you should do and what it is like to camp there? Then read on! I hadn’t heard of the Grampians before moving to Australia. Like most attractions in Victoria (apart from the Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, and Phillip Island), this National Park is virtually unknown to […] Read more…
Looking for a scenic Vancouver day hike that isn’t too far from the city? Then check out my experience doing the Garibaldi Lake Hike – a stunning hike to a beautiful turquoise lake. There are many, many beautiful hikes around Vancouver, one of the reasons I love this city so much. Over the years I […] Read more…
Looking for Sitka hiking trails during your time in Sitka, Alaska? Then Mount Verstovia is the one you should do! “Oh, it’s pretty easy.” I should have known better. When it comes to hiking in Alaska, what is rated as easy to an Alaskan can be the most grueling endurance test to anyone else. They […] Read more…