At the southern end of Lake #Wanaka in new Zealand is a lonely willow tree that grows in the lake. #ThatWanakaTree has become a popular tourist destination and make the tree is one of the most photographed trees in all of New Zealand. #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

Pennsylvania has the longest and most varied fall foliage season in the world. Our Pittsburgh Fall Foliage Guide shows you the best places to view spectacular fall colors in the Pittsburgh area. #foliage #fallfoliage #fallcolors backpackandsnorkel.c...

#LongBienBridge is #Hanoi 's 'horizontal Eiffel Tower,' a symbol of resilience, and the best place to catch a legendary Red River sunset or sunrise. Go for the photos, stay for the untold stories! #Vietnam #VietnamHistory backpackandsnorkel.c...

Schenley Park is home to the Phipps Conservatory, pool, ice skating rink, golf course, various monuments and several miles of hiking and biking trails. It would almost have been a piece of real estate. Read more about it here: backpackandsnorkel.c...

Are you planning to see the World's Best #Snow And Ice #Festival in Harbin, #China? I tell you how to survive the brutal cold and enjoy the amazing snow and ice sculptures...especially at night when everything is beautifully illuminated. backpackandsnorkel.c...

#Peru has a lot more to offer than #MachuPicchu. It has tons of incredible historical sites like Salinas de Maras, Moray and Ollantaytambo and spectacular natural beauty. Check out the best things to see on our blog. #travel #travelblog #BUCKETLIST backpackandsnorkel.c...

Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture. #Pittsburgh backpackandsnorkel.c...

Marvel at the intricate carvings, vibrant dragons in the courtyard fountain, and the mix of Chinese & Vietnamese architecture at Hoi An's Cantonese Assembly Hall. #HoiAn #Vietnam #ChineseHeritage #Travel backpackandsnorkel.c...

#Rarotonga is the most popular #tourist #destination in the Cook Islands. It has wonderfully #turquoise waters, white sand #beaches and some good #swimming and #snorkeling. But there are many other things to see and do in Rarotonga. backpackandsnorkel.c...

St Anne�s Cathedral is the home of Black Santa, who sits on the steps the week before Christmas and accepts donations from people that pass by. #Belfast #NorthernIreland backpackandsnorkel.c...

No visit to #Kathmandu is complete without experiencing the wonderful Kathmandu Durbar Square. Our Self-Guided Walking Tour provides detailed information of all the monuments and #Temples in the Royal Quarter. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Have you ever traveled to a new place and you instantly knew it was your Personal #Paradise ? This happened to us with Isla Mujeres. Check out my blog to see what got us hooked. Have you been there? #Travel #traveltribe #BUCKETLIST #Mexico backpackandsnorkel.c...

Your best chance of seeing Kiwis in New Zealand is the National Kiwi Centre. It's a small indoor zoo with lots of native fish and it happens to have a few kiwis in a habitat where day and night are reversed as Kiwis are nocturnal. #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

Roatan is English speaking and right at the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef which guarantees excellent snorkeling and diving. But there is so much more. Check out the best things to see and do. How did you like it? backpackandsnorkel.c...

Kilkenny Castle in Ireland started out as a wooden castle in 1173and was transformed to a chateau in 1661 and abandoned in 1935. The castle is beautifully restored and definitely worth a visit. #KilkennyCastle #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...

Opened in 1888, Belfast Central Library is located in an impressive Victorian era building with a beautiful interior and display cases with maps from the early 1800s. #Belfast #NorthernIreland backpackandsnorkel.c...

St. Maarten is a popular destination for cruise ships and snowbirds. It has fabulous white sand beaches (some are clothes optional) and unbelievably turquoise waters. What do you like best? backpackandsnorkel.c...

There is no doubt about it, Grand Turk's main attractions are its fantastic white sand beaches! If you have some time to spare, go see the lighthouse and explore Cockburn's historic old town. What did you do in Grand Turk? backpackandsnorkel.c...

Kilkenny Castle in Ireland started out as a wooden castle in 1173and was transformed to a chateau in 1661 and abandoned in 1935. The castle is beautifully restored and definitely worth a visit. #KilkennyCastle #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...

Step inside Tan Ky Ancient House in Hoi An #Vietnam � a masterpiece of Vietnamese, Chinese, & Japanese architectural fusion. Built without a single nail about 200 years ago. #HoiAn #VietnamHeritage #Architecture #Travel backpackandsnorkel.c...

Explore the #Malecon in La Paz, #Mexico with us and learn about the captivating stories behind the many beautiful #Monuments . How did you like the malecon in La Paz, Mexico? #LaPaz backpackandsnorkel.c...

Discover the serenity of Lan Ha Bay #Vietnam with a cruise! Kayak through hidden lagoons & towering karst islands. Located right near popular #HaLongBay . #LanHaBay #VietnamCruise #CatBaIsland #HiddenGem #VietnamTravel #Travel backpackandsnorkel.c...

No, the Mexican-American War was not fought in Pittsburgh - the Mexican War Streets were developed during that time. You will find beautiful row houses, gardens, tree-lined streets and some of the best museums. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Derry is the only town with a completely intact city wall in Ireland and Northern Ireland. We provide a self-guided tour of Derry and a murals tour in Bogside that tells the story of The Troubles . #Derry #NorthernIreland backpackandsnorkel.c...

Close to the Auckland Airport and close to stores and restaurants, the New Zealand Auckland Airport Hotel helps you recover from a long flight. We liked this #hotel . Where do you stay in #Auckland ? #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

Are you up for an exciting activity that will have you laughing all the way? If so, then try #Zorb #Rotorua in New Zealand where you roll down a hill in a partly water filled transparent plastic ball. We found it to be Super-Fun! #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

#Holbox is an uncrowded #paradise located just 2.5h outside #Cancun , #Mexico . It has white sand #beaches , #turquoise water, #flamingos , beautiful #murals and much more. How did you like it? Here is what we did: #BucketList #travel backpackandsnorkel.c...

Find a hidden gem at ?�nh �ng Voi Village Hall! Unlike temples guarded by lions, this one features stone elephants protecting the entrance. #HoiAn #VietnamCulture #Vietnam backpackandsnorkel.c...

#Patan Durbar Square in #Patan , #Kathmandu , #Nepal , is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a stunning collection of pagoda-style #Temple s, royal courtyards, & ancient shrines. Have you been there? backpackandsnorkel.c...

Belfast is one of the main attractions of Northern Ireland. There is so much to see that we created self-guided tours to see the highlights of Belfast in two days. #Belfast #NorthernIreland backpackandsnorkel.c...

We loved out #Moorea #island #tour by #boat . Our guide was #singing , showed us to open #coconuts and brought us to fantastic #swim and #snorkel spots with #stingrays and #sharks among #colorful #corals and #fish . backpackandsnorkel.c...

The #Atacama #Desert in #Chile has the world's highest elevation geysers and endless salt flats. #Laguna Tebinquinche is our favorite lagoon with turquoise water and white salt crystal outcrops. Here are the best tings to see and do: backpackandsnorkel.c...

Playa Agua Caliente (Hot Water Beach) is about 1h east of La Paz #Mexico in El Sargento. It has hot pools, good #snorkeling, and only very few visitors. We loved it, how did you like it? #LaPaz #ElSargento #hotpools backpackandsnorkel.c...

No visit to #Kathmandu is complete without experiencing the wonderful Kathmandu Durbar Square. Our Self-Guided Walking Tour provides detailed information of all the monuments and #Temples in the Royal Quarter. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Marvel at the ancient Chinese architecture, vibrant ceramic dioramas, & the iconic spiral incense coils at at Thien Hau Temple in #HCMC 's #Cholon (#Chinatown). #HoChiMinhCity #VietnamTemple #GoddessOfTheSea #Vietnam backpackandsnorkel.c...

Bich Dong Pagoda in Ninh Binh #Vietnam is a stunning three-tiered temple complex built right into a limestone cave. Climb to the top pagoda - a serene, must-see spot! #NinhBinh #BichDongPagoda #VietnamTravel backpackandsnorkel.c...

Glide through #TrangAn, the 'Halong Bay on Land', pass towering karsts, ancient temples, and mysterious water caves. A tranquil, unforgettable journey through #Vietnam 's stunning natural heritage. #NinhBinh #VietnamTravel #Travel backpackandsnorkel.c...

Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle is very walkable and many attractions are within walking distance from each other. This self-guided walking tour covers the highlights in architecture, history and culture. #Pittsburgh backpackandsnorkel.c...

Frick Park is Pittsburgh's largest municipal park. It is located on land that was donated to the City of Pittsburgh upon Henry Clay Frick's death. Have you ever visited this park? backpackandsnorkel.c...

#Aitutaki is known for its incredibly #turquoise #lagoon, deserted white sand #beaches and great #swimming and #snorkeling. Our Aitutaki Travel Guide has the best things to see and do in Aitutaki including non-beach activities. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Bunratty Castle in Ireland with its Folk Park village with buildings built in 19th century style, is absolutely worth a visit to experience life in the old times. How did you like it? #BunrattyCastle #Ireland backpackandsnorkel.c...

Kawakawa in New Zealand is known for the #Hundertwasser #Toilets and the oldest vintage railway of the North Island. Stop here to do your business in a public art building. #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...

St. Thomas is a popular port-of-call for cruise ships. It has beautiful beaches, turquoise water and lots of shopping. Magens Bay is one of the best beaches on the planet. Where do you go on St. Thomas? backpackandsnorkel.c...

#Tokyo 's Isetan Shinjuku Store is one of the legendary high end Japanese department stores where shopping experience and customer service are taken to incredible highs. On 10 floors you can find everything that you can even think of buying. backpackandsnorkel.c...

With its car-free main street, traditional architecture, and laid-back atmosphere, #Bandipur in #Nepal has become a popular stop for travelers seeking culture, history, and tranquility all in one place. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Join a guided tour to Espiritu Santo Island near La Paz, #Mexico and #snorkel with #sealions , explore deserted #beaches , see blue footed boobies and the occasional goat. How did you like it? #EspirituSanto #LaPaz backpackandsnorkel.c...#Mexico

North Beach is the largest beach in Burlington, VT and the only beach with active lifeguards in summer. We kayaked here in our inflatable kayak and really enjoyed the beauty of Lake Champlain. backpackandsnorkel.c...

Set sail for romance in #HoChiMinhCity ! The #SaigonRiver #DinnerCruise offers dazzling skyline views, cool river breezes, delicious Vietnamese cuisine & live music. #HCMC #VietnamNightlife #TravelVietnam #Vietnam backpackandsnorkel.c...#HoChiMinhCity

#Iceland is a rugged and beautiful country. Its volcanic origin gives rise to #lava fields, geysers, #waterfalls , lava tubes, #hotpools and beautiful #scenery . Here is a detailed itinerary for the Golden Circle and a Reykjavik walking tour. backpackandsnorkel.c...#Iceland

New Zealand's Charleston #GlowWorm #Cave #Rafting #Adventure is a combination of #spelunking , floating on an inner tube inside a cave with millions of glowworms and river rafting. How did you like it? #NewZealand backpackandsnorkel.c...#GlowWorm