Ushuaia, aka the “end of the world” is the Southern most point of South America and located on the Tierra del Fuego, and the Southern most city in the world. It is a beautiful little city located in the footsteps of mountains, right on the Beagle Channel, and also the launching point for many adventures, including hiking, site seeing, penguin viewings, and even cruises to Antarctica.
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5 Day Trips Leaving from Wexford, Ireland
Wexford, Ireland is on the beautiful Southeast coast of Ireland, and offers some truly spectacular beaches and coastline that go on for miles, that can be hard to find in the rest of Ireland. While there are endless things to do in Wexford, especially if you’re in the main town, there are plenty of day trips all around that are worth your while to explore. The easiest way to get around would be if you have your own car, but you can often schedule a tour or hire a driver as well to get you where you need to go. Having lived not far from Wexford town, I’ve made a list of my 5 favorite day trips that shouldn’t be missed!
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Hiking Skyline Trail, Mt. Rainier in October
Looking back at our most recent hikes has helped pass these days where we’re all stuck at home, National Parks are closed, and we can’t explore nature like we’d like to. When we moved out to Oregon last fall, one of the first hikes we did was up in Mount Rainier National Park, in Washington State. The trail we chose was the Skyline Trail, which is basically a big loop all around the famous Paradise Park, and is one of the best hikes for seeing the meadow as well as the views available at the 6,800 ft. peak, aptly named Panorama Point.
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The 5 Best Places to visit in Portland, Oregon
1.Forest Park. With over 5,000 acres to explore, Forest Park is an incredible escape from the Urban downtown of Portland. Bonus, you don’t need a car to access it from Portland, you can get there walking from the NW district. One minute you are walking around the suburbs of Portland, the next you are completely engulfed in the beauty of Nature with nothing but the sounds of the animals and wind whispering through the evergreens.
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The Benefits of Nature Walks
There’s no denying the sense of ease that washes over me when I step into the woods and absorb the energy of the quiet sounds and smells that come from mother nature. There are so many benefits of nature walks, some of which we probably aren’t even aware are happening!
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Self-Connecting during COVID-19
We are all starting to realize the seriousness of COVID-19, and while most people have started self-quarantining, it is also becoming mandatory in a lot of countries and cities around the world. So what to do in this time of isolation and confusion? Why not take a moment to connect with yourself and take a second to breathe and look internally?
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