David Gallo

Only an hour and a half from Bolzano, or an hour from Cortina d'Ampezzo, (my home base while in the Dolomites), Lago Di Braies is a must do half day trip. This popular destination is known for it's beautiful blue water and towering surrounding peaks and it does not disappoint. Most only see the photos of people canoeing around the lake, but what's little known is that you can circumnavigate the...

Plitvice Lakes National Park gets most of the hype in Croatia, and for good reason. It's stunning, yet overrun by tourists and swimming is not possible. As a result, Krka National Park is seriously an underrated gem in this country. Same beauty. Less tourists. More swimming. More fun. Although the park itself is quite large (142 sq km), the main hike to and around Skardinski Buk Waterfall isn't...

Storseterfossen is a must do if you find yourself in Geirangerfjord, Norway. Geirangerfjord is known for it's massive fjord walls, breathtaking cruises, and grand vistas, but one of the best treasures lies just outside of town in the Vesterås valley. To get to the trail head drive west, away from the fjord, up route 63. After a few switchbacks there will be a sign for Storseterfossen and take a...

If you map to Chapman Falls in East Haddam, CT, you will be brought to a parking lot opposite from the waterfall in Devil's Hopyard, a beautiful Connecticut state park. Once there, it's only a few minute walk down a very clear trail to the base of the 60 foot falls. There's plenty of room to set up a hammock and have a picnic, especially the upper portion of the falls. The best part of these fa...

This gorge is only 3.5km northwest of Lake Bled, Slovenia, making it a wonderful side trip in your Slovenian adventure. It offers lush green vegetation, clear blue water, and is easy enough for anyone to hike (even in sandals). The one meandering path from the parking lot is well maintained and follows the Radovna River as it snakes through the gorge. The Radovna carved out 160-330ft walls whic...