Author Archives: Megan Starr

Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan: A Travel Guide to the Famous Sunken Forest

Lake Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes in Kazakhstan Sunken forest blue lake

Kazakhstan is easily one of the most beautiful countries on the planet and the country constantly flies under the travel radar when it shouldn’t. Especially when places like Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan’s famous sunken forest, exist. This is a travel guide to Lake Kaindy, part of the Kolsai Lakes in southeastern Kazakhstan, discussing how to visit […]

Kirkjubøur, Faroe Islands: Experience History on Streymoy

Kirkjubour Faroe Islands travel guide

One place that you simply can’t leave off of your Faroe Islands itinerary is the historic village of Kirkjubøur on the island of Streymoy.  This gorgeous spot in the Faroes holds the key to the islands’ history and it is as beautiful as it is fascinating. Traveling to Kirkjubøur – A Practical Guide My initial […]

A Quick Planning and Travel Guide to La Fortuna, Costa Rica

La Fortuna, Costa Rica waterfall

La Fortuna, Costa Rica is definitely not off of the beaten path for travelers to Central America, that’s for sure.  Actually, I’ve been multiple times. People are simply in awe of the photos they see of Arenal Volcano and the local wildlife and book their trip there without another thought in mind.  I don’t really […]

19 Best Small Towns in Montana for a Weekend Getaway

Cooke City - Small towns in Montana (mkopka/Depositphotos)

Montana is a gorgeous state known for its unmatched snowy mountains and alpine hiking trails. There are also so many cute small towns in Montana worth visiting in addition to those mountains and trails! Every outdoor adventure lover needs to make a trip to this northern state at least once to experience the beauty Montana […]

Black Sand Euphoria in Tjornuvik, Faroe Islands

Tjørnuvik in the Faroe Islands on Streymoy

People that visit the Faroes tend to have a favorite island.   Perhaps that island is Kalsoy because of the Kallur Lighthouse and dramatic precipices that abound the place.  Or maybe their favorite is Mykines, where quizzical puffins roam around soaking up the salty, albeit unspoiled Faroese air. While all visitors claim a Faroese island […]