Holy Monastery of Nicholas Anapausas For fans of the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, it will come as no surprise that Meteora in Greece was the inspiration and location for shooting scenes of the Eyrie, a lofty kingdom suspended in the sky, home to the Arryns. Meteora translates to “suspended in the sky” and is […]
Archives for June 2014
Sperry Top-Sider H2O Escape Gear Review: Shoes made for land and water!
H2O Escape Bungee Sneaker from Sperry Top-Sider Summer is already underway! What better time than now to explore new hiking trails and make the most of these long days filled with warm sunshine. Summer days in California can get really hot sometimes, so it’s fun to combine being outdoors with activities to cool off. I’m always up for some kayaking, white-water river rafting and jet-skiing. […]
Urban hiking in Greece: Hiking Fira to Oia in Santorini
View of Oia from the trail The Greek Islands are made for walking. So don’t forget to pack your hiking shoes when visiting Greece! You never know if you’ll blissfully lose yourself amongst the narrow cobblestone streets of Oia or set out on an early morning hike along the scenic 6 mile pedestrian trail which […]