by Kitty71 | Nov 3, 2023 | California, Day Trips, Nature, North America, USA
Are you looking for some time in nature in Northern San Diego County? Want to go hiking but not up for a huge challenge? Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is the place for you. This was my second visit at this park with its rare trees and I enjoyed it even more than...
by Kitty71 | Oct 27, 2023 | California, Nature, USA
Annie’s Canyon Trail is one of the main attractions in Solana Beach (at least according to TripAdvisor): A short hike through a slot canyon to a viewpoint over the San Elijo Lagoon. As we own a timeshare at Winner’s Circle Resort in Solana Beach we have...
by Kitty71 | Oct 10, 2023 | California, Day Trips, Nature, North America, USA
Encinitas, CA, offers not only one but two popular botanical gardens: the San Diego Botanic Garden and the Meditation Gardens of the Self-Realization Fellowship. So which one should you visit? During my recent trip to Southern California I visited both in one day and...
by Kitty71 | Jul 19, 2023 | Europe, Nature, Switzerland, Train Journeys
Are you planning a trip to Switzerland but are unsure which of the most iconic train journeys to take – Glacier Express or Bernina Express? During my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer I had a chance to try out both: the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St...
by Kitty71 | Jul 14, 2023 | Cruises, Europe, Nature, Portugal
Do you have a cruise stop in the Azores coming up? Are you wondering which excursion (if any) to pick? Not so long ago, I was in the same boat (or more accurately on the same ship). On my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway, Ponta Delgada was the first...
by Kitty71 | May 2, 2023 | Day Trips, Europe, France, Nature
You have probably seen pictures of Èze before – this beautiful medieval village is the subject of many postcards. Located about 8 km to the east of Nice, the town is a bucket-list destination on the Cote d’Azur. Èze is a staple on cruise excursions but...
