When you are in Banff and Jasper, you will be immediately struck with the impression that it could take a lifetime to take it all in—and you would be right. My wife and I spent seven days there in July, and we were simply overwhelmed by the possibilities. If you wish to maximize your experience, we have outlined 7 different offerings that run the gamut of summer outdoor activities. We promise that you will not be disappointed.
Roughly the size of Newfoundland, and with just over half its inhabitants, Iceland is Europe's most sparsely populated nation. This makes it a nature lover's dream of lava fields, glacial mountains, tumultuous rivers, slumbering volcanoes, and thunderous waterfalls. Deluxe adventures in a tiny package. And while the interior highlands of this far-flung island remain inhospitable and uninhabited, many of the nation's natural wonders are only a road trip and a stone's throw away.
Driving in Ireland is not for the faint of heart, but it does bring its own special rewards. Manipulating a stick shift with your left hand as you enter a roundabout on the opposite side of the road is actually the easy part. The harrowing portion comes as you hurtle down Ireland’s L roads, hemmed in by hedges on both sides and then encounter a cyclist at the same moment as a tour bus travelling toward you rounds the hairpin corner laughably rated at 100km/hour. Did we mention that Ireland’s L roads are only wide enough for a single vehicle?
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