by Gator and Nuthin | Feb 17, 2020 | Baja, Destinations, Mexico, Travel Tips
Swimming with whale sharks in La Paz, Mexico Whale sharks are magnificent creatures. To see them up close is an awe-inspiring experience. Our time with the whales was among our favorite during our month in Baja. Strangely enough, they are neither whales nor sharks.... 
by Gator and Nuthin | Feb 15, 2020 | Destinations, Mexico, Travel Tips
We were only planning to stay in San Miguel de Allende, the locals call it SMA, for 3 days. As fate would have it, we ended up spending 10. SMA is a fascinating colonial city with cobblestone streets and towering cathedrals. The extensive expat community ensures that... 
by Gator and Nuthin | Feb 4, 2020 | Baja, Destinations, Mexico, Travel Tips
Grey whale watching in Guerro Negro Whales are among the most majestic animals on the planet. There are several species of whales that can be spotted off of the Baja Peninsula, but the grey whale is the most common. A relatively small species compared to other whales,... 
by Gator and Nuthin | Aug 4, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, France, Haute Route, Switzerland
The Haute Route is a series of backpacking trails that span from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland. Depending on which paths you take, the trail is roughly 120 miles long. We decided to backpack the entire route over 13 days. We flew into Geneva, Switzerland... 
by Gator and Nuthin | Aug 4, 2018 | Backpacking, Destinations, France, Haute Route, Switzerland
With our trusty guidebook in hand, we boarded the bus in Chamonix, France for our first day of hiking. The doors of the bus opened in Argentière, we stepped off and our adventure began. To find the trail the guidebook gave directions from the center of town – we had...
