Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly at ease? The Great Okanagan Beer Festival is that kind of party. As I walked onto the grounds, the early summer sunshine warmed my shoulders, and a cooling breeze swept across the lake. The kegs were tapped, the band was playing, and the smokies were sizzling on the grill. Charles and I had left the kids at home, and it was time to enjoy ourselves. As I looked around at the hundreds of smiling faces around me, I was instantly at home. This was going to be a great day. It was our first year at the GOBF, and I was excited to take in all the fun (plus all that tasty food, beer and cider!). Great Okanagan Beer Festival (GOBF)Every year, the Great Okanagan Beer Festival puts on a heck of a great party in our beautiful home city of Kelowna, BC, Canada. The GOBF takes place in early May. It’s hosted by the fun folks at Gibbons Whistler, founders of the insanely popular Whistler Village Beer Festival. The GOBF features 60 breweries with over 120 varieties of craft beer and cider. No matter which way you calculate it, that’s a lot of delicious suds. You’ll find some of our favorite local breweries and restaurants at the Okanagan Beer Festival, like the Train Station Pub, Grimm’s Fine Foods, BNA Brewing, Tree Brewing, Freddy’s Brewpub, Okanagan Spring, Boundary Brewing Company, BC Tree Fruits Cider Co. and Wards Hard Cider, plus plenty of other great craft beer and cider brewers from all across Canada. Plus, there’s great food with food trucks and vendors galore. If you’re looking for something fun to do, there’s plenty of entertainment on site, including live bands up on the main stage. This year, there were four live bands for the main event, plus a DJ to keep the crowd going between sets. Depending on the year you go, the lineup will be different, but we enjoyed Red Chair, Lucky Monkey, The Hip Replacements (a Tragically Hip tribute band), and Hot Knox. In among the beer and cider tents, we found that a lot of local businesses had also shown up. All of them had something fun to do and many offered everything from free meals at local restaurants to hats, shirts and Frisbees. The games ranged from blackjack, to beanbag toss games, to axe throwing. Yep, you read that right… axe throwing. We had a blast trying a free round of axe throwing with Axe Monkeys, though I think we’re both going to need some coaching before we become axe throwing masters! All that axe throwing gave us an appetite, so we wandered over to the food trucks. Given that this is a Canadian Festival, you’d better bet there’s a poutine truck (Smoke’s Poutinerie), and a lot more too, including The Keg Steakhouse, The Grub Truck, Surfside California (with tacos!) and Thai on the Fly. Grimm’s Fine Foods BBQ made an especially tasty appearance, with mouthwatering smokies on a bun and ice cold drinks. GOBF fun around townThere’s a lot going on in the days and weeks leading up to the GOBF, with everything from yoga to bowling to Kelowna Craft Brewery tours. Pregame Brunch at the Train Station Pub with Grimm’s Fine FoodsWe were lucky enough to get a spot at one of our very favorite local pubs, the Train Station Pub for a Pregame Brunch presented by Grimm’s Fine Foods. The Train Station Pub is in a restored 1926 railway station, and is just a hop, skip, and jump from Waterfront Park where the GOBF main event is held. As well as great food, the Train Station Pub features their own craft beer as well as rotating favorite brews from around the area. Where’s the GOBF held?Every year, the Great Okanagan Beer Festival takes place at Waterfront Park on the shores of Okanagan Lake. There’s plenty of lush green grass, meandering paved pathways, a beautiful wooden boardwalk along the lake, and big trees scattered about for shade. Should you get General Admission or VIP Tickets to the Great Okanagan Beer Fest?What’s included in the GOBF General Admission ticket:
What’s included in the GOBF VIP ticket:
Love beer, cider, great food and awesome music? If you don’t have tickets, you can grab them here! Click here to see ticket prices and details. Looking for a Great Okanagan Beer Festival promo code? Check out the Gibbons Whistler Facebook page – you may get lucky! About Kelowna and the Okanagan ValleyKelowna is a small city perched on the shores of Okanagan Lake, with a population of just under 200,000 very lucky people. It is the largest city in the Okanagan Valley, which is a 200 kilometer (125 mile) valley surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, and with the deep, clear Okanagan Lake as its center. Kelowna (and the Okanagan Valley) is becoming rapidly known for it’s 300+ world class wineries with hundreds of fun things to do around town. The past few years there’s been a boom of local craft breweries (thus the GOBF) and locally made spirits as well. In the summer, the valley is home to apple, pear, peach and other fruit orchards, and sees an influx of tourists from Canada and all over the world. To get here, you can fly directly into the Kelowna International Airport, but many visitors prefer the scenic four hour drive from Vancouver. from The Barefoot Nomad http://www.thebarefootnomad.com/canada/a-locals-guide-to-the-great-okanagan-beer-festival-gobf-in-kelowna-bc-canada/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/174344261953
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from Extreme Hotels Cabarete https://extremehotels.com/its-all-about-kiting/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/174247801033 Standup Paddleboarding in CabareteEveryone can enjoy standup paddleboardingphotos by kiteboardingcabarete.com Stand Up Paddleboarding in Cabarete is a unique experience that almost everyone in the family can enjoy! When the wind and waves go into hiding, standup paddle boarding is a perfect alternative for any water sport enthusiast. By having to balance your whole body, standup paddle boarding gives you a great workout. Also, it gives you an opportunity to connect to the ocean surrounding you. When you are finally floating as light as a feather on top of water, you will hopefully find tranquility. Take a moment to look back at the sandy beach and really appreciate nature. Sometimes the water is smooth enough that a handful of people enjoy practicing yoga as they float on the water. However, paddleboarding is not limited to smooth waters, you can also surf waves! Because all of our suites have an ocean view, you will easily see right from your room when it’s time to paddleboard! You may ask, when is it a good time to go out with a paddleboard? Where do I get a paddleboard? We’re going to discuss all of the details in this blog so keep reading! Standup paddleboarding for the entire familyDue to the large size of the board, many times multiple family members can sit together. This is especially appealing to families with smaller children between the ages of 5-10. While wearing a lifejacket, moms and dads can paddle their way in smooth waters across the Cabarete Bay and back. No need to go far off shore because many times there is little shore break and small waves. This experience is a great way to connect while on vacation. We encourage that many of our romantic getaways include renting two boards and paddling out side by side. So many funny and beautiful memories waiting for you! The art of flat water standuppaddle boardingBalancing your body and gliding through the calm waters requires balance and a flat water board. A flat water board is better for open ocean paddling and downwinders. These boards slice through the water due to a pointed front (nose) and a little longer body. A beginner would lean towards a wider board meanwhile someone experienced would use a thinner board for racing through the water. Once you get a hang of it, advancing should be easy and it’s so beautiful to see the shimmering water all around you! Catching waves on a standup paddleboardSurfing on a standup paddleboard is generally practiced on a shorter board with pointed ends and more curvature than a flat water board. These boards are easier to maneuver and are slower in more turbulent waters. Meanwhile they aren’t as stable in flat water, so better rent one of these if you plan on only staying in the bigger waves. Surfing with a standup paddle board isn’t easy and does require some experience. Take your time and be prepared to have a few humbling experiences before catching a wave. Yoga on a standup paddleboardYoga on a standup paddle board may be for those a little more advance in balancing OR for those looking for an amazing experience. Don’t let the idea of yoga on a standup paddle board put you off! You never know how good you are at something until you try it and vacation should be packed full of new experiences. This unique experience is offered by one of our ladies who has been here so long she is considered a local, check out what Audrey has to offer. She probably has much more tips and tricks that we don’t know about for yoga on a standup paddle board. When, Where, and How?When is it a good time to do Standup paddleboarding? That’s a great question but it also just depends on different factors. Your skills and the experience you’d like to have play an important part in when to paddle out. You can really go out any time if you are an experienced surfer or if you’re still learning, early mornings before the waves grow and the wind picks up is probably ideal. Where can I standup paddleboard? The schools in the area can provide directions on where the safest areas to paddle board are. Cabarete has great options for a wide variety of aquatic sports so keep in mind there could be other people out on the water windsurfing or kiteboarding. To avoid any incidents, your instructor should provide details on areas that are considered better for standup paddle boarding, but if not, make some friends and ask. How can I get a paddleboard? Here are a list of surf schools that provide Standup Paddle boards. Schools will guide you where to go and when is the best time for you according to your skill levels. Cabarete Beach Area: Kite Beach Area: Encuentro Area: Cabarete has a wide variety of watersports to choose from and if this is something that interests you, let us help you plan your next vacation. Not only do we offer fully equipped suites right in the center of Cabarete, we also offer great advice and many more tips for this town in our Cabarete City Guide. We want you to enjoy it as much as we do! Did we forget to mention your favorite place to rent a paddleboard in Cabarete? Shout it out in the comments!Local Business Spotlight: Chino Surf School CabareteStaff | Activites For Kids in Cabarete, Cabarete Surfing, Things to Do in Cabarete | No CommentsLocal Business Spotlight: Chino Surf School Cabarete One of the first Surf Schools in Playa Encuentro Cabarete is a water sports wonderland where you can kiteboard, windsurf, scuba dive, paddle… Surfing For Kids in Cabarete, Dominican RepublicTracy | Activites For Kids in Cabarete, Cabarete Surfing | No CommentsSurfing For Kids in Cabarete, Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a perfect vacation destination for solo travelers, couples, friends, families, and groups. But if you’re visiting Cabarete with kids… Video: 2016 MaiTai Cabarete Freestyle Invitational RecapTracy | Cabarete Kiteboarding, Cabarete Surfing, Cabarete Videos | No Comments2016 MaiTai Cabarete Freestyle Invitational Recap and activities guide The WKL MaiTai Cabarete Freestyle Invitational has left a lasting impression worldwide! The professional kiteboarding event was a collaboration between… The post Standup Paddleboarding in Cabarete appeared first on Better Than a Hotel – Cabarete Palm Beach Condos. from Better Than a Hotel – Cabarete Palm Beach Condos https://cabaretecondos.com/standup-paddleboarding-cabarete/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/174169282743 Standup Paddleboarding in CabareteEveryone can enjoy standup paddleboardingphotos by kiteboardingcabarete.com Stand Up Paddleboarding in Cabarete is a unique experience that almost everyone in the family can enjoy! When the wind and waves go into hiding, standup paddle boarding is a perfect alternative for any water sport enthusiast. By having to balance your whole body, standup paddle boarding gives you a great workout. Also, it gives you an opportunity to connect to the ocean surrounding you. When you are finally floating as light as a feather on top of water, you will hopefully find tranquility. Take a moment to look back at the sandy beach and really appreciate nature. Sometimes the water is smooth enough that a handful of people enjoy practicing yoga as they float on the water. However, paddleboarding is not limited to smooth waters, you can also surf waves! Because all of our suites have an ocean view, you will easily see right from your room when it’s time to paddleboard! You may ask, when is it a good time to go out with a paddleboard? Where do I get a paddleboard? We’re going to discuss all of the details in this blog so keep reading! Standup paddleboarding for the entire familyDue to the large size of the board, many times multiple family members can sit together. This is especially appealing to families with smaller children between the ages of 5-10. While wearing a lifejacket, moms and dads can paddle their way in smooth waters across the Cabarete Bay and back. No need to go far off shore because many times there is little shore break and small waves. This experience is a great way to connect while on vacation. We encourage that many of our romantic getaways include renting two boards and paddling out side by side. So many funny and beautiful memories waiting for you! The art of flat water standuppaddle boardingBalancing your body and gliding through the calm waters requires balance and a flat water board. A flat water board is better for open ocean paddling and downwinders. These boards slice through the water due to a pointed front (nose) and a little longer body. A beginner would lean towards a wider board meanwhile someone experienced would use a thinner board for racing through the water. Once you get a hang of it, advancing should be easy and it’s so beautiful to see the shimmering water all around you! Catching waves on a standup paddleboardSurfing on a standup paddleboard is generally practiced on a shorter board with pointed ends and more curvature than a flat water board. These boards are easier to maneuver and are slower in more turbulent waters. Meanwhile they aren’t as stable in flat water, so better rent one of these if you plan on only staying in the bigger waves. Surfing with a standup paddle board isn’t easy and does require some experience. Take your time and be prepared to have a few humbling experiences before catching a wave. Yoga on a standup paddleboardYoga on a standup paddle board may be for those a little more advance in balancing OR for those looking for an amazing experience. Don’t let the idea of yoga on a standup paddle board put you off! You never know how good you are at something until you try it and vacation should be packed full of new experiences. This unique experience is offered by one of our ladies who has been here so long she is considered a local, check out what Audrey has to offer. She probably has much more tips and tricks that we don’t know about for yoga on a standup paddle board. When, Where, and How?When is it a good time to do Standup paddleboarding? That’s a great question but it also just depends on different factors. Your skills and the experience you’d like to have play an important part in when to paddle out. You can really go out any time if you are an experienced surfer or if you’re still learning, early mornings before the waves grow and the wind picks up is probably ideal. Where can I standup paddleboard? The schools in the area can provide directions on where the safest areas to paddle board are. Cabarete has great options for a wide variety of aquatic sports so keep in mind there could be other people out on the water windsurfing or kiteboarding. To avoid any incidents, your instructor should provide details on areas that are considered better for standup paddle boarding, but if not, make some friends and ask. How can I get a paddleboard? Here are a list of surf schools that provide Standup Paddle boards. Schools will guide you where to go and when is the best time for you according to your skill levels. Cabarete Beach Area: Kite Beach Area: Encuentro Area: Cabarete has a wide variety of watersports to choose from and if this is something that interests you, let us help you plan your next vacation. Not only do we offer fully equipped suites right in the center of Cabarete, we also offer great advice and many more tips for this town in our Cabarete City Guide. We want you to enjoy it as much as we do! Did we forget to mention your favorite place to rent a paddleboard in Cabarete? Shout it out in the comments!Local Business Spotlight: Chino Surf School CabareteStaff | Activites For Kids in Cabarete, Cabarete Surfing, Things to Do in Cabarete | No CommentsLocal Business Spotlight: Chino Surf School Cabarete One of the first Surf Schools in Playa Encuentro Cabarete is a water sports wonderland where you can kiteboard, windsurf, scuba dive, paddle… Surfing For Kids in Cabarete, Dominican RepublicTracy | Activites For Kids in Cabarete, Cabarete Surfing | No CommentsSurfing For Kids in Cabarete, Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a perfect vacation destination for solo travelers, couples, friends, families, and groups. But if you’re visiting Cabarete with kids… Video: 2016 MaiTai Cabarete Freestyle Invitational RecapTracy | Cabarete Kiteboarding, Cabarete Surfing, Cabarete Videos | No Comments2016 MaiTai Cabarete Freestyle Invitational Recap and activities guide The WKL MaiTai Cabarete Freestyle Invitational has left a lasting impression worldwide! The professional kiteboarding event was a collaboration between… The post Standup Paddleboarding in Cabarete appeared first on Better Than a Hotel – Cabarete Palm Beach Condos. from Better Than a Hotel – Cabarete Palm Beach Condos https://cabaretecondos.com/standup-paddleboarding-cabarete/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/174168939688 Enjoy Mother’s Day with a special brunch at the Beach Club at Sea Horse Ranch this weekend, Sunday, May 27th, 2018, from 11 am – 2:30 pm. Mother’s Day in the Dominican Republic is celebrated on the last Sunday of May, so we invite you to join us for this festive celebration. There will be a delicious selection of food and drinks, a boutique artisan market, photo booth and kid-zone. Price: 25usd per person, children 12 and under 14usd, and children under 4 are free. For more details and reservations, contact The Beach Club at (809) 571-4995. The post Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Beach Club appeared first on Sea Horse Ranch. from Sea Horse Ranch https://sea-horse-ranch.com/celebrate-mothers-day-beach-club/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/174124522133 Disclosure: I have partnered with both YMC and 1in8HaveIt and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Do you get migraines? I do. I’m one of the unlucky ones who suffer from migraines and I know I’m not alone. 1 in 8 people around the world get them regularly. The simple fact is, migraines are awful and as bad as they are at home, I think they’re even worse when you travel. At least at home I can minimize my exposure to the world and retreat to the comfort and safety of my room. Out on the road, my surroundings are harder to control and sometimes it takes a little work to find solace. In hindsight, I’ve spent more mornings than I like to admit lying in a hotel room, with the shades drawn, suffering through a migraine instead of having fun on vacation with the family. Imagine this: It’s our fist night in Madrid. We arrive in Spain just after supper, haul our far too heavy suitcases up the three sets of stairs to our rented apartment, and collapse into bed as we make plans for breakfast and a full day of sightseeing the next day. Then, boom. The next morning I wake up with a terrible migraine. No freshly baked croissants, no morning walks along charming cobblestone streets in the Centro, and no delicious churros con chocolate with the family. Instead, I’m holed up in our rented bedroom apartment with the shades drawn tightly. If I try to sit up, I feel nauseous and light headed, and there’s an ice pick poking at my sinuses. Unfortunately, this happens more than I wish. Even more unfortunately, I’m not alone in suffering through migraines. It’s estimated that nearly 2.7 million Canadians report living with migraines. Due to the use of over-the-counter medications, many people never seek help for their symptoms so, in all likelihood, this number is likely even higher. My migraine story in Madrid ended happily though. Charles and the kids ran out, grabbed me bottles of fruit juice and sports drinks, and after a few hours of rest, I was still shaky, but ready to explore the city. I was lucky that day. Migraines aren’t always so easy to get rid of. I’ve had plenty of travel days ruined by a bad migraine that wouldn’t go away.
I’ve had migraines for years now, but luckily they’ve usually been pretty manageable, with a few ugly exceptions. Not everyone’s so lucky. If you suffer from them regularly, don’t suffer through it alone. Seek help, there might be an underlying cause to them or at least a plan to manage them better. How I manage migraines on the roadOver the years, I’ve figured out a few things that help me manage migraines on the road or while at home. The most important one being the second a migraine hits me, I load up on liquids. For me, staying hydrated helps a ton and that alone can sometimes prevent a full blown migraine from hitting me. Unfortunately, standard over the counter medications aren’t much help. I may as well be taking candy for all the good they seem do when a full blown migraine hits me. At best, they take the edge off a little, but I can’t rely on them to get me back on my feet and exploring the world again. I also avoid triggers like red wine, too little food and lack of sleep when I feel a migraine might be at hand. The sleep portion can sometimes be hard when we’re on the road and I feel a migraine coming, but we slow down our pace and that, coupled with tons of liquids, seems to help. I also find a quiet, dark area to hide in free from all outside stimuli. That means putting down my phone, tablet or computer and turning the TV off. It might seem like non-productive time, but the sooner the migraine passes, the more quality time I can spend with the family seeing the sights while we travel or getting work done when we’re at home. It seems the more I can block out the outside world, the faster my migraine goes away, but that’s just what works for me. It seems like everyone’s migraines are a bit different in how it hits them, what triggers them and how they cope with migraines while traveling. Help from fellow migraine sufferersA little while ago I felt a migraine coming on, and asked our Twitter community what works best for them. There were some great answers, including lavender scent, sports drinks, and getting the right medication.
But what happens when sports drinks, over the counter medications, and avoiding triggers just isn’t enough to kill a migraine? Every case is so different that seeking out the help of your doctor is crucial. Take the test at www.1in8haveit.ca and learn more about migraines including common migraine triggers, early migraine warning signs and overall migraine awareness. from The Barefoot Nomad http://www.thebarefootnomad.com/travel-tips/how-i-manage-migraines-on-the-road/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/174026348438 Disclosure: I have partnered with both YMC and 1in8HaveIt and have received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Do you get migraines? I do. I’m one of the unlucky ones who suffer from migraines and I know I’m not alone. 1 in 8 people around the world get them regularly. The simple fact is, migraines are awful and as bad as they are at home, I think they’re even worse when you travel. At least at home I can minimize my exposure to the world and retreat to the comfort and safety of my room. Out on the road, my surroundings are harder to control and sometimes it takes a little work to find solace. In hindsight, I’ve spent more mornings than I like to admit lying in a hotel room, with the shades drawn, suffering through a migraine instead of having fun on vacation with the family. Imagine this: It’s our fist night in Madrid. We arrive in Spain just after supper, haul our far too heavy suitcases up the three sets of stairs to our rented apartment, and collapse into bed as we make plans for breakfast and a full day of sightseeing the next day. Then, boom. The next morning I wake up with a terrible migraine. No freshly baked croissants, no morning walks along charming cobblestone streets in the Centro, and no delicious churros con chocolate with the family. Instead, I’m holed up in our rented bedroom apartment with the shades drawn tightly. If I try to sit up, I feel nauseous and light headed, and there’s an ice pick poking at my sinuses. Unfortunately, this happens more than I wish. Even more unfortunately, I’m not alone in suffering through migraines. It’s estimated that nearly 2.7 million Canadians report living with migraines. Due to the use of over-the-counter medications, many people never seek help for their symptoms so, in all likelihood, this number is likely even higher. My migraine story in Madrid ended happily though. Charles and the kids ran out, grabbed me bottles of fruit juice and sports drinks, and after a few hours of rest, I was still shaky, but ready to explore the city. I was lucky that day. Migraines aren’t always so easy to get rid of. I’ve had plenty of travel days ruined by a bad migraine that wouldn’t go away.
I’ve had migraines for years now, but luckily they’ve usually been pretty manageable, with a few ugly exceptions. Not everyone’s so lucky. If you suffer from them regularly, don’t suffer through it alone. Seek help, there might be an underlying cause to them or at least a plan to manage them better. How I manage migraines on the roadOver the years, I’ve figured out a few things that help me manage migraines on the road or while at home. The most important one being the second a migraine hits me, I load up on liquids. For me, staying hydrated helps a ton and that alone can sometimes prevent a full blown migraine from hitting me. Unfortunately, standard over the counter medications aren’t much help. I may as well be taking candy for all the good they seem do when a full blown migraine hits me. At best, they take the edge off a little, but I can’t rely on them to get me back on my feet and exploring the world again. I also avoid triggers like red wine, too little food and lack of sleep when I feel a migraine might be at hand. The sleep portion can sometimes be hard when we’re on the road and I feel a migraine coming, but we slow down our pace and that, coupled with tons of liquids, seems to help. I also find a quiet, dark area to hide in free from all outside stimuli. That means putting down my phone, tablet or computer and turning the TV off. It might seem like non-productive time, but the sooner the migraine passes, the more quality time I can spend with the family seeing the sights while we travel or getting work done when we’re at home. It seems the more I can block out the outside world, the faster my migraine goes away, but that’s just what works for me. It seems like everyone’s migraines are a bit different in how it hits them, what triggers them and how they cope with migraines while traveling. Help from fellow migraine sufferersA little while ago I felt a migraine coming on, and asked our Twitter community what works best for them. There were some great answers, including lavender scent, sports drinks, and getting the right medication.
But what happens when sports drinks, over the counter medications, and avoiding triggers just isn’t enough to kill a migraine? Every case is so different that seeking out the help of your doctor is crucial. Take the test at www.1in8haveit.ca and learn more about migraines including common migraine triggers, early migraine warning signs and overall migraine awareness. from The Barefoot Nomad http://www.thebarefootnomad.com/travel-tips/how-i-manage-migraines-on-the-road/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/174026348438 from Extreme Hotels Cabarete https://extremehotels.com/cabarete-kids/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/173968378558 This guest post is brought to you by Anda Galffy of Travel Notes & Beyond, who shares here favorite things to do in Patagonia. Stretching across Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is the southernmost region of South America. Patagonia is huge in every way and it is home to some of the most incredible landscapes on this planet, including snow-capped mountains, dense forests, massive glaciers, roaring waterfalls and unbelievable wildlife. For an outdoor lover, Patagonia is an inexhaustible source beauty and adventure. There is so much to see and do here that you could easily spend months in Patagonia and still not see it all! Things To Do In PatagoniaWith that in mind, here are my recommendations for places to visit in Patagonia, on both the Chilean and Argentinian sides. Chilean PatagoniaHike in Torres del PaineThere is a reason why Torres del Paine National Park is considered one the world’s best backpacking and trekking destinations. The park is a maze of hiking trails varying from easy, to moderate and more difficult. If you feel more adventurous, you can choose to do one of the multi-day circuits that last anywhere from 4-9 days and take you all around the mountains. But if walking for 8 hours a day and sleeping in tents is not your cup of tea, you can take shorter day hikes and experience the beauty of Torres del Paine just the same. The good news is that you don’t need to be an experienced hiker to enjoy this park. Take a boat trip to Glacier GreyLocated inside Torres del Paine National Park, Glacier Grey is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field –one of the largest continental stretches of ice on the planet. Getting up close and personal with Glacier Grey is one of the highlights to any trip to Patagonia. As the boat gets closer to the glacier, you begin to appreciate the 40-meter high river of ice that rises above you. The blue tones of the ice are astonishing. You are so close to it that you can see the cracks in the ice wall and feel the cold air that surrounds it. Tour the Mylodon CaveThe Mylodon Cave (Cueva del Milodon) is located just a little outside Torres del Paine National Park. The cave was discovered in 1896 by the German explorer Eberhard Hermann who found inside the strange remains (fur and bones) of the extinct Mylodon sloth, hence the name of the cave. The cave is not very big, but it is really interesting to visit. Try horseback ridingOne of the best ways to view the scenery of Patagonia is by taking a guided tour on horseback. Many of the estancias (working farms) around Torres del Paine offer horseback riding excursions to the glaciers and in the foothills of the Cordillera Paine. You don’t need any particular skills to be able to ride one of these horses. The baqueanos(Patagonian cowboys) are excellent guides and will teach you a lot about horseback riding. Visiting one of these estancias is also a great opportunity to find out more about the culture and harsh realities of day by day life in Patagonia. Argentinean Patagonia – Los Glaciares National ParkVisit Perito Moreno GlacierPerito Moreno glacier is one of the biggest attractions in Argentinean Patagonia. Locate on the southern area of the Los Glaciares National Park, about 90 km away from El Calafate, this stunning 70-meters-thick slab of ice that spans over 121 square miles. Perito Moreno is famous for its dynamic changes. It grows in winter and recedes in summer, producing a cyclic phenomenon with spectacular ice falls from its front walls. If you only were to visit one glacier in your life, it should be Perito Moreno. There are several ways to experience the glacier. You can get up close with a boat tour and hear the loud noise made by the cracking ice falling into the water below. Or you can walk on the viewing platform leading up to different viewpoints. The platform gets quite close to the glacier, to the point that you can basically feel the cold air that surrounds it. But if you’re feeling truly adventurous, you can take a tour out onto the glacier to do some ice trekking. Drive (or bike) to Lago del DesiertoOne of the nicest roads to drive in southern Patagonia is the one from El Chaltén to Lago del Desierto. The road follows Rio de las Vueltas, passing spectacular waterfalls, pristine meadows and dense Lenga forests. The Fitz Roy peaks are in sight all along the way. Despite its name (that suggests a desert area) Lago del Desierty is actually surrounded by acres and acres of beautiful Lenga forest. Besides enjoying the scenery, you can also take a boat out onto the blue-green waters of the lake. Catamarans leave from the pier and journey across the lake, making trips that last about 45 minutes. Hike to Mirador Piedras BlancasThis is one of the most beautiful hikes you can do from the little village of El Chaltén. The trail head that starts at Hosteria El Pilar takes you to a beautiful mirador(vista point) that offers great views of the Piedras Blancas glacier. This is a moderate hike that goes mainly through a beautiful forest. If you to continue hiking past the mirador, the trail will take you to a gorgeous plain from where you can see the majestic peaks of the Fitz Roy mountain. This trail goes to the Campamento (campground) Poincenot and from there to the famous Laguna de Los Tres, but that is a difficult hike. Take a boat trip to Viedma GlacierThis ride will take you across Lake Viedma, passing by Mount Huemul and approaching the front wall of the Viedma glacier. The boats leave from the picturesque Bahía Túnel harbor, located in a natural protected bay, a few hundred meters away from the delta formed by the Túnel River. The harbor is only 17 Km south of El Chaltén. A Final NoteVisiting Patagonia was a dream come true. I still can’t get over it. The first sight of its gorgeous scenery literally took my breath away. Nothing can quite prepare you for your first glimpse of Patagonia. For no matter how many pictures you see or movies you watch, when you touch down in Patagonia you realize that no photo can do justice to this place. About the AuthorAnda Galffy is an award-winning travel writer and passionate photographer living in Southern California. She is the creator of Travel Notes & Beyond, a collection of travel stories from her wanderings around the world. Her posts focus primarily on the cultural aspect of a destination. She strives to inform, inspire and engage, by providing itinerary ideas and tips on exciting destinations. You can follow her on Facebook and Pinterest. from The Barefoot Nomad http://www.thebarefootnomad.com/south-america/things-to-do-in-patagonia/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/173930352318 The Dominican Republic is ranked among the top vacation destinations in the Caribbean, and offers one of the most historic and culturally rich locations available. With many options to explore throughout the country, it is the perfect island for family vacations. Sea Horse Ranch has amenities within the resort that appeal to a wide age group such as pony rides for young children, or hour and a half trail rides along the beach for the older kids. Tennis, swimming pools, and sandy beaches to explore are within the grounds, and the healthy, eclectic menu at The Beach Club restaurant has favorites for young and old. In the surrounding area of Puerto Plata, you can find adrenaline adventures such as waterfall cascading and a cable-car ride to the top of Mt. St. Isabel. The beautiful beaches of Cabarete offer numerous water sport activities such as surfing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddleboarding (SUP) and boogie boarding. Sosua bay offers pristine conditions for snorkeling, diving and boat tours. Zip Line adventures at Monkey Jungle are nearby in Sosua, and Ocean World Water Park in Puerto Plata provides all-day excitement. If you are in the mood to take it easy, you will find charming local boutiques for shopping, chaise lounges under palm trees for a siesta, and the chance to rejuvenate with yoga, spa treatments and massage. Join us and discover all that the Dominican Republic has to offer. The post Caribbean Family Vacations appeared first on Sea Horse Ranch. from Sea Horse Ranch https://sea-horse-ranch.com/caribbean-family-vacations/ via Tumblr https://cabaretedr.tumblr.com/post/173777731968 |
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