Tag: beach

Wilderness Walks: Hiking the Kalalau Trail to Hanakapiai Beach

When I read that the Kalalau trail on Hawaii’s oldest island, Kauai, was listed as one of National Geographic’s World’s Best Hikes, I had already decided it was a must-do on our itinerary. We had heard that Kauai was less developed than the other Hawaiian islands and much better suited to those travelers wanting to be closer to pristine nature, untouched beaches and mountain ranges… Read more →

Photo Journey: Tarifa, Spain’s Windsurf Town

At the Southern-most point of the European continent where the Mediterranean sea and Atlantic Ocean meet, you will find the little coastal town of Tarifa – a beach-lovers paradise. Looking out across Gibraltar strait you can see Morocco in the distance, only a short one-hour ferry ride away. Known as one of the World’s Windsurfing hot-spots, its also a popular Summer vacation spot for locals. A peaceful rest stop if you’re driving along the Costa de… Read more →