Quick Trip Adventures

Things to do in Maui for a Quick Trip Adventure Aloha! Maui is an adventure filled beautiful island with thrilling hikes, kayaking, snorkeling, biking, surfing, the famous Road to Hana and more! Read on to find out how to make your own quick trip adventure. In Maui you’ll find crystal clear turquoise blue and warm waters with palm trees blowing in the breeze and mountains in the distance. This tro...

Things to do in the Hilton Head area for a quick trip adventure! Hilton Head is in South Carolina's "lowcountry" (low-lying coastal region). The native state of the area, with its abundant natural beauty, is maintained. This includes trees and pathways lined with enormous Cypress and Magnolia trees as well as lush vegetation. Salt marshes, freshwater marshes, wetland forests and tida...

Things to do in Lisbon, Portugal (and surrounding towns) for a quick trip adventure! Lisbon is a vibrant, welcoming, hilly city with amazing seafood! Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and known as the "city of seven hills" as there are 7 hills that surround the city. Many of the buildings and sidewalks are covered with colorful tiles throughout the narrow and winding cobble...

Netherlands/Holland - Ideas for a Quick Trip Discover the best activities and attractions in the Netherlands and Amsterdam. Explore the lush green fields, experience the bike culture, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. From visiting iconic landmarks like Anne Frank Haus and Van Gogh Museum to enjoying canal cruises and indulging in local cuisine, this guide has all the information you...

Québec City feels like a mini-Paris/London combo with a very friendly vibe! This romantic city’s charm is enhanced with the poetic sounds of French speakers within this historical walled city. The architecture is delightfully European as Québec City was built in the 1600s with lovely cobblestone streets, a funicular (cable car from the 1800s) linking the lower and upper grounds of the city and the...

A step-by-step guide on how to have a quick trip adventure in the quintessential alpine villages of Gimmelwald and Mürren, Switzerland. This podcast is also available in written form at ⁠ Quick Trip Adventures Gimmelwald and Mürren Travel Guide ⁠. See ⁠⁠quicktripadventures.com⁠⁠ for 3-5 day budget itineraries/guides for places all around the world!

A step-by-step guide on traveling to Patagonia and Hiking/Backpacking the W-Trek. Are you ready to hike the W Trek at Torres del Paine National Park in Patagonia, Chile? If you are up for an adventure at the bottom of the world with interesting and new landscapes at every turn, then the W trek at Torres del Paine is right for you! It's a solid 5 days of hiking, an intermediate level hike (~6-8...

Things to do in Banff, Alberta, Canada in the Winter Banff is an adorable ski town. One main road with lodges and restaurants all on and off the main street. Sweet mom and pop everything stores and restaurants all super well kept with friendly shopkeepers and wait staff. And mountain adventures just around the corner. This episode is available in written form at: ⁠ Quick Trip Adventures Banff Area...

Things to Do In and Around Copper Mountain Copper Mountain is a quaint ski village located right in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. There are loads of outdoor activities, along with cute shops, outdoor/indoor restaurants that overlook the mountain, and plenty of entertainment – all within walking distance of each other as well as close to many of the accommodations. Not too big and not too small...

Best Frankfurt Area Christmas Markets to Visit The lovely, small and historic villages in Germany put out the most magical Christmas markets with twinkling lights, mom and pop homemade goods, popular Glühwein (warm, mulled wine in collectible mugs) stands, carousels, nativities all on cobblestone streets surrounded by beautiful cathedrals. What can be more festive than that? Listen here for a guid...

How to See the Beautiful Sites in the Vancouver Area Check out the Vancouver, BC area for beauty and adventure! There is such diversity in this coastal, seaport area from a lively, cosmopolitan, clean Vancouver that’s super bike and pedestrian friendly to beautiful forests and shimmering seas surrounding the land on Vancouver Island (including Victoria) and Whistler. This episode is available in w...

Things to Do in the Alpine Villages of Kandersteg, Montreux and Zürich Switzerland in the summer and fall is magnificent! Alpine villages with blooming flowers and dark wooded chalets in every direction.  This episode is available in written form at: ⁠ Quick Trip Adventures Kandersteg, Montreux and Zürich Trip Guide⁠ See ⁠quicktripadventures.com⁠ for 3-5 day budget itineraries/guides for places al...

Lush green mountains with snow capped peaks leading down to fast running rivers and emerald colored valleys with long grasses flowing in the wind. Montana! So much beauty in one place filling up all the senses! Wildlife is abound – deer, peacocks, sheep, and even bears (more about that later). The rolling hillsides and babbling brooks are also scattered throughout this very alive landscape. This e...

When in Zermatt you actually feel immersed in all that is Switzerland. Zermatt is a well-kept Alpine village surrounded by majestic mountains with warm, traditional Swiss chalets abound. Narrow, windy roads are easily walkable throughout this relaxed and comfortable community. My experience was in winter (February), and I found Zermatt to be appealing for both outdoor adventurists and for those wh...

This seaside barrier island (home to Ocean Beach, Chadwick Beach, Ortley Beach, Lavallette, Normandy Beach and Seaside Heights) is perfect for those who love both the beauty of the ocean and the peacefulness of the bay, since you can easily walk from the ocean to the bay from almost any house on this “island.” Jammed with local hot spots – bakeries, ice cream shops, surf shops, delis, beach stores...

Gruene is a splendid, charming, rustic-yet-upscale Historic District (of New Braunfels) in the Texas Hill Country – less than an hour south of Austin. There’s a lot to do in Gruene (pronounced: “green”) for a long weekend or a couple of days: entertainment, shopping, antiquing, wine tasting and active options for all ages in this pleasant district that is very well-kept and surrounded by large, be...