At the intersection of language, travel, and adventure.
Ireland is a country with a rich archaeological history. Many cultures and peoples have made their home on the Emerald Isle, from the Neolithic settlers and the Celts to the Vikings, Normans and English. With such a deep history, there’s a lot for archaeologists and historians to dissect. (And if you’re curious what it’s like…
Bus Tours are a great way to explore Edinburgh. On my recent trip to Ireland and Scotland, I spent two nights in Edinburgh. While looking around for a way to see as much of the city as possible in my short time there, I found these bus tours, and I’m glad I went! There were…
I have been traveling through Ireland and Scotland for the last week. So far, it’s been everything I thought it would be and more! One of my favorite parts of the trip, though, was seeing some of the great coastal wonders of the island, like the Cliffs of Moher and the Giant’s Causeway. Cliffs of…
Getting lost, whether in a city or in the wilderness, isn’t a fun experience. You’re disoriented, you don’t know where anything is, and there could be danger around any turn. But what if it could be fun? As I get ready to go on a trip to Ireland at the end of this week, I…
After wading through a river with a rope as a handhold and swimming into a dark cave, I never would have expected the spiritually sobering experience that I had within the ATM Caves. Crawling past the remains of human desperation and suffering that happened so long ago their bones are covered with limestone is an…
Camping has been a big part of my life for many years. Trips to Yellowstone, Glacier, Bryce Canyon, and Zion have made important memories for me. I’ve made even more great memories camping in local areas, and even camping while headed to other destinations. Camping, if approached properly, can be a great experience for anyone….
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is a beautiful town. The lake and mountains create idyllic scenes as you drive around the shore, explore downtown, or admire the view from the window of the CDA Resort. But there’s a part that’s not often talked about: the public art and statues in Downtown CDA In the last 20 years,…
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho is a popular tourist destination year-round. It’s also my home town. If you’re planning to visit here, you can find plenty to do during any part of the season. There’s Downtown CDA’s Sherman Avenue, Tubbs’ Hill, and the boardwalk, as well as camping, hiking, and plenty of other outdoor activities. I’ll try…
When most people visit Belize, it’s for one of two things: diving, or Mayan ruins. In San Ignacio, though, there are a lot of places to visit that can bring you closer to the culture of Belize. There are a couple of awe-inspiring Mayan ruins to see in the city, too. Here are a few…
As I mentioned in my last post, I attended BVAR, an archaeology field school in San Ignacio, Belize. For information on what a field school is like, read that post. This will be more of a reflection on my experience as a whole. Soon, I’ll post about the places I traveled to on weekends. When…