by Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Destinations, In Photos, Travel, Travel Tips
Stretching 150 km along the southern coast of Portugal, the Algarve is arguably one of the most beautiful and varied coastlines in the world.
You can find solitude on sandy islands, action-packed golden beaches with amazing nightlife, and the famous breathtaking cliff-backed shorelines that have taken over Instagram. There are also charming towns packed with cafes, restaurants, bars, shops, and lots of cobblestone streets to wander through when the sun goes down.
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Located just a few hours from Los Angeles, and a short drive from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is a popular destination for adventure-seekers and influencers alike.
This protected area is made up of rugged rocks, golden sand, cacti, and twisted Joshua Trees. The park is composed of both the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, and is a stunningly beautiful, desolate place webbed with hiking trails that appear and disappear in the shifting sands.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Destinations, In Photos, Travel, Travel Adventures, Travel Tips
Located on Whistlers Mountain, a short 7 km from Jasper, the tram can hold 26 passengers and takes 7 1/2 minutes to travel from the lower station (1,258m above sea level) to the upper station (2,263m above sea level).
If you want to experience amazing rocky mountain views (without having to hike for hours), this is the way to get them.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Destinations, In Photos, Travel, Travel Adventures
Though Canada’s east coast has been occupied and built up longer than most of Canada by outsiders who brought farming, building, and industry to the “New World”, there is still something raw, wild, and just beautiful about this part of the country.
Yes, a lot of that beauty is a result of human occupation, but there seems to be a symbiosis between the land and the people who live in it, and a respect for the roaring ocean that is always close by.
Read MoreI have always loved quotes — those one or two sentences that can shift your perspective, inspire you to say yes to an adventure, or pull you out of a funk.
These are some of my favorite travel quotes by writers, travellers, fictional characters, and people who just had something inspiring to say.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Travel, In Photos, Travel Adventures, Destinations
Portugal's capital city, Lisbon is enchanting with its maze of steep cobblestone streets, stunning tiled buildings, sun-drenched squares, outdoor cafes, and beautiful historic sites.
If you still need to be convinced that you should add this destination to your travel bucket list, what makes this city even more appealing is that fact that it is one of the most affordable places to visit in Europe (you can get a coffee and a croissant for 1 Euro!).
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Destinations, In Photos, Travel, Travel Adventures, Travel Tips
There's nothing like a good travel quote to inspire you to pack your bags and take off on an adventure!
I am a sucker for quotes of any kind, and you can usually find me with a pen in hand when I'm reading ready to underline a favourite quote or jot it down to reference later. It's amazing the power that one or two sentences can hold when you need a little inspiration.
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