Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, is a fascinating city. It's perched right on the border between Western and Eastern Europe and with that comes a complicated history.
Until the late 1980s Hungry was communist, not moving to a democratic government until 1989. There is also a heavy influence from ancient Roman and Turkish occupation that has led to an interesting mix of architecture, culture, and historic spots to visit.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Travel, Adventure, Destinations, Travel Adventures, Travel Tips
The West Coast Trail will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I embarked on this epic 75 km trek with a group of fellow trekkers that included my dad, my best friend and her dad, and three of our dads' friends. We had no idea, standing at the trail head in Port Renfrew on our first day, the adventures that would befall us, the amount of mud that would be caked on our clothing, how much our hip bones would hurt every morning, and how absolutely unforgettable every moment would be.
Read MoreI’ll never forget my first deep-water dive.
We had spent a few days in a classroom, reading the PADI certification book, going nowhere near water. When we were finally able to get into the ocean with our equipment, it was shallow water only, while we got used to breathing through a regulator with a heavy oxygen tank strapped to our backs.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Travel, Travel Adventures, Travel Tips
While there are multiple hikes throughout the park, the three that I have selected to feature in this article are open year-round (though in the winter, it is recommended that you use snowshoes or cross-country skis rather than hiking boots!), and I have personally hiked them all at different times of the year.
Read MoreWhile there are tourist sites, museums, art galleries, and more to see on Oahu, my favorite things to do on the island involve slowing down, taking advantage of the weather, and generally chilling out.
Read MoreThe Royal Mile (you guessed it, it is literally a mile long) in Edinburgh, Scotland earned its regal nickname in the 16th century when the King and his procession used it to travel between the castle on one end, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse on the other.
Read Moreby Lindsay Shapka in Adventure, Destinations, Travel, Travel Adventures
Winters are long and cold, and I find myself dreaming of the beach for most of the year (who am I kidding, ALL of the year).
There are so many incredible tropical locations to explore in the world, but when the warm weather hits, the beaches in the US are well worth a visit.
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