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A Dramatic Hike to Katholiko Bay on Crete, Greece

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A Dramatic Hike to Katholiko Bay on Crete, Greece

Sometimes I randomly pick adventures to go on without doing much research in advance. This has it’s benefits and its drawbacks!

The first adventure Carolina and I went on outside of Chania was one of these unresearched occasions. I thought we would go on a short, meandering hike to a beautiful, ocean chasm for a nice swim on a hot day. In reality, it was a sun-soaked and complicated path down to unknowingly treacherous waters!

While this hike to Katholiko Bay had some difficult twists and dramatic turns, I still can’t wait to share all the beautiful scenery, the ancient ruins, the cool caves, and the turquoise waters we encountered. In the end, I highly recommend this hike but definitely pay attention to some of the lessons I learned!

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Literally Off The Beaten Path: Wekiwa Springs Park, Florida

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Literally Off The Beaten Path: Wekiwa Springs Park, Florida

While visiting Orlando for a conference, I decided to take a little detour for a nature fix. Wekiwa Springs State Park is one of many parks with springs in the area surrounding Orlando. It looked like the perfect place to enjoy a couple of hours in the sun.

This park has much to do including camping, swimming, kayaking, and what I decided to do on my trip—get lost hiking!

Well, I didn’t exactly get lost, but I did end up going down a trail that was once a trail but is no longer! I went literally off the beaten path. Oops! I guess Google maps isn’t always the most accurate about its park trails.

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