World of Waterfalls Blog

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Most recent blog posts (reverse chronological order):

Beckford’s Waterfall

Beckford’s Waterfall is really a waterfall lover’s excuse to explore the Palace of Monserrate and its gardens west of the well-touristed Sintra Centro.

Cascata de Fervenca

Cascata de Fervenca was one of the more attractive waterfalls in the Sintra area, but some urban neglect kind of made this excursion deceptively dangerous.

“Iberian Fringes” (Mainland Portugal – May 28, 2024 to June 18, 2024)

…it didn’t take long before the diesel nozzle started to spill out, which got onto my right leg in both the pants and the shirt as well as my cloth belt…

How To Revive Stinky Shoes After They Get Wet

Stinky shoes, especially after they’ve gotten wet, are tempting to throw away. But they need not go to waste and we share how to do that…

Stoddard Canyon Falls

Stoddard Canyon Falls is a 30-40ft waterfall with cascades further downstream. It blew up on the socials despite deceptively sketchy obstacles to negotiate.

“Scathed” (Stoddard Canyon Falls and San Antonio Falls – April 28, 2024)

However, in one sudden instant, I noticed that she stumbled forward and fell hard on the ground sprawling on her stomach. She sounded like she was in…

Greece 11-Day Spring Break Itinerary – March 27, 2024 to April 7, 2024

Our Greece Itinerary covered the Peloponnese and a couple of the Cyclades Islands in 11-12 days. It was part redux and part new adventures…

Routsouna’s Waterfall (Καταρράκτης Ρουτσουνας)

Routsouna’s Waterfall on Naxos Island is a rare waterfall in the famous Cyclades Islands of Greece, a group that includes the popular Mykonos and Santorini.

Valanaris Waterfall (Καταρράκτης Βαλανάρη)

The Valanari Waterfall was perhaps the closest waterfall to Athens that I’m aware of, which makes it all the more amazing that it’s still somewhat unknown.

Agoriani Waterfall (Καταρράκτης της Αγόριανης)

The Agoriani Waterfall sits in the village square of Eptalofos, whose proximity to Delphi and the Parnassos Ski Center means it’s gaining notoriety recently.

Nemouta Waterfalls (Καταρράκτης Νεμούτας)

Nemouta Waterfalls are a series of 3-5 or even 30 (depending on how ambitious you are) around the Erymanthos River near the villages of Nemouta and Elia.

Neda Waterfalls (Καταρράκτες Νέδα)

The popular Neda Waterfalls are a pair of gushing waterfalls on a tributary of the Neda River dropping a total of around 30-50m (depends on the source).

Polilimnio Waterfalls (Καταρράκτες της Πολυλίμνιο Μεσσηνίας)

The Polilimnio Waterfalls adventure has a little of everything for you with swimming holes for cooling off as well as scenic waterfalls for nice photo ops.

Kalamaris Waterfalls (Καταρράκτης Καλαμάρης)

The Kalamaris Waterfalls comprised a pair of twisting waterfalls making it a surprisingly tall attraction located near the coastal lagoon town of Gialova.

“Hell, Heaven, and Hellas” (Southern Greece – March 27, 2024 to April 7, 2024)

…at first we thought that B31 and B30 (both next door to each other) were for the same flight, but at some point, Tahia casually asked “What is Kos?”…

Bay Area 3-Day Parents Getaway Weekend Itinerary – March 8, 2024 to March 10, 2024

Our Bay Area Weekend Itinerary focused on Sonoma but did include a family visit in Burlingame and waterfalls along the California coast

“A Parental Getaway” (Sonoma and Central Coast, California – March 8, 2024 to March 10, 2024)

I think that effect kind of caught up to me because when we got back to the car… for our 6pm dinner, I definitely wasn’t coming in with an appetite…

“AR Consequences” (Upper Zuma Falls – March 3, 2024)

…it was still raining at home, which got everyone concerned about muddiness on the trail or landslides on the roads leading to the Santa Monica Mountains…

Unforgettable Stays: Our Top 11 Most Memorable Accommodations Around The World

In this post, we showcase the unforgettable stays that were as much a part of our travels as the waterfalls we chased over the years…

Italy 10-Day Thanksgiving Week Itinerary – November 15, 2023 to November 25, 2023

Our Italy Itinerary efficiently covered in 10-11 days what would we actually took more time to do on our first trip to Italy in 2013, and more