Mountains

We wanted to go on an adventure

Met a friend there who had flown from the states. We had both heard amazing things about this destination, and knew it was not as popular as other Euro destinations, so we figured we would give it a bash!

Switzerland will eat your budget alive, so I did it the only cheap way there is - a friend with a car and no plan. Five days got me a lake so clear you can see the statue on the bottom, a village you can't drive to, a rainbow in the Rhine Falls and a casino that has since shut down (not my fault).

One tunnel under the Alps and Switzerland turns Italian - palm trees, lasagna by the lake and river water so green it looks fake. Everyone does Zurich and the mountains and never goes south, which is exactly why you should.

Surrounded by majestic alpine giants, Mestia is the gateway to a hiker’s playground in Georgia’s Caucasus Mountains. Snow-capped peaks, dense forests, mighty glaciers, verdant hills, rushing rivers, and medieval stone towers decorate the landscape in this nature lover’s paradise. Hiking from village to village introduces you to the nurturing hospitality of this gorgeous, remote region of Georgia.

Wanted to take a hike so I booked the cheapest one way flight from NYC with a mountain.

The Scottish Western Isles - particularly Isle of Skye - tend to show up on everyones bucket list. They are wild, rugged, otherworldy, and a nature-lover's playgorund. Being so close by, we decided to take a trip when our best friend from the States visted us here in Scotland.

I traveled to Switzerland because I wanted to have a different kind of trip, focused on nature, hiking, mountains, and lakes. Visiting Switzerland had been a dream of mine for a long time, and I was excited to finally explore its beautiful landscapes in person.

Paphos was our first trip together, so we were looking for something affordable for the end of October. We wanted to travel during the low season, but still hoped to find a place warm enough to enjoy the sea. That’s how we ended up choosing Paphos and it turned out to be a great decision!

Everyone tells you to skip Panajachel and stay in San Marcos or San Pedro instead. I based myself in Pana for three days, took the boat out every morning, and got the painted houses, the art galleries and the best view on the lake without packing up once.