Category: Travel

Street Cats of Athens

Athens, the capital city of Greece, is a place where street cats reign supreme. They can be seen on almost every corner, sunbathing on ancient ruins or searching for food scraps. These felines have become an integral part of the city’s landscape, bringing joy and companionship to many residents and visitors alike. Despite their stray status, the street cats of Athens are well-looked after by locals, with many offering food and water to help them survive. These cats have become an icon of Athens’ unique culture, making the city all the more charming.

Barcelona, Spain

I recently organized a team meetup in Barcelona for Jetpack Avalon. Barcelona is definitely a must-visit city with an impressive history, stunning architecture, and an amazing coastline. But if you’re going, don’t just stick to the city. We rented a very large airbnb in a small town called Alella, about 30 minutes drive from the airport.

We had the pleasure of exploring the city on multiple occasions, and we met with two other Jetpack teams who were also on meetups to take a tour of La Sagrada Familia. We also stayed well within our budget which allowed us to sample and enjoy some top quality Spanish food around the towns.

Badlands National Park

I’ve been looking forward to visiting this park for quite some time now, and it didn’t disappoint me. It was as beautiful as Canyonlands and Arches, but lacked the crowds, and had even a slight bit of charm over the others in ways that are difficult to explain.

I did a four mile hike from the Medicine Root Trail to the Castle Trail and back. I also did some driving and exploring some of the scenic overlooks, and visited the visitor center.

Wind Cave National Park

I got to Wind Cave late in the afternoon, and completely missed the opportunity to go on any of the cave tours, but I wasn’t disappointed in the above-ground experience of this park. I’ll make it a goal to return here one day and explore the caves.

As for the park on the surface, the nature was beautiful, and the wildlife was abundant. There were Pronghorn, Bison, Elk, and Praire Dogs everywhere!

I do regret not getting here in time to explore the caves, but I will definitely get back here some day.