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Destinations: Tenerife

Our final destination was to Los Gigantes, a town which features 500-meter-high cliffs known as “Acantilados de Los Gigantes” or the "Cliffs of the Giants." The cliffs are really a sight to behold and seems almost unreal. The town, has a city feel with its many restaurants and stores. You can find anything from clothing to food of many cultures including, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, Italian and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

Unfortunately, the cable car station, meant to take us to Mount Teide’s peak, was closed due current weather conditions. Our drive wasn’t in vain though, we spent a couple hours exploring Teide National Park, which surrounds Mount Teide. The Mount Teide/Teide National Park area was really interesting because unlike the other locations we visited, its scenery was made up mostly of rocks and shrubs. It was also much colder than the rest of the island because of the elevation, so I suggest bringing a light jacket such as fleece if you decide to visit this location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

On day two we decided to visit Mount Teide an active volcano and UNESCO World Heritage site. Our heads were literally in the clouds during the drive there. It was amazing to see the large rock formations being eaten by the slow-moving clouds. It was both chilling and beautiful at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

On day two we decided to visit Mount Teide an active volcano and UNESCO World Heritage site. Our heads were literally in the clouds during the drive there. It was amazing to see the large rock formations being eaten by the slow-moving clouds. It was both chilling and beautiful at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

On day two we decided to visit Mount Teide an active volcano and UNESCO World Heritage site. Our heads were literally in the clouds during the drive there. It was amazing to see the large rock formations being eaten by the slow-moving clouds. It was both chilling and beautiful at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

To complete the first day of our vacation, we decided to visit Playa de Almáciga. Much like Masca, the drive to Almáciga beach was a bit scary, but was accompanied by the most stunning views. We caught ourselves stopping numerous times to take in the landscape and take too many photos. After multiple stops we finally got to the beach. Unfortunately, the water was too rough to get in so we took a lot more photos and watched the sun set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

Unfortunately, the cable car station, meant to take us to Mount Teide’s peak, was closed due current weather conditions. Our drive wasn’t in vain though, we spent a couple hours exploring Teide National Park, which surrounds Mount Teide. The Mount Teide/Teide National Park area was really interesting because unlike the other locations we visited, its scenery was made up mostly of rocks and shrubs. It was also much colder than the rest of the island because of the elevation, so I suggest bringing a light jacket such as fleece if you decide to visit this location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

To complete the first day of our vacation, we decided to visit Playa de Almáciga. Much like Masca, the drive to Almáciga beach was a bit scary, but was accompanied by the most stunning views. We caught ourselves stopping numerous times to take in the landscape and take too many photos. After multiple stops we finally got to the beach. Unfortunately, the water was too rough to get in so we took a lot more photos and watched the sun set. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

Next on our itinerary was Parque del Drago located next to the Church of San Marcos in the municipality of Icod de los Vinos. In the garden stands a more than 16-meter-high dragon tree, referred to locally as “El Drago Milenario” or the “Thousand-Year-Old Dragon.” Although you can pay an entry fee to get up close and personal with this giant, we opted to view the tree from the plaza besides the Church of San Marcos, where you can get a full view of the garden for free. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

The first stop of our trip was to picturesque Masca. Despite a well-established road system, the drive to Masca was a bit daunting due to the road’s windy nature. Unless you’re used to driving through mountains, I suggest taking it slow and steady. Once we reached the village, located at the foot of Teno Massif, one of Tenerife’s three volcanic formations, we came to the unanimous decision that the drive was well worth it—it was gorgeous! In addition to the beautiful landscape, the village offers a variety of cafes and restaurants. If you do get the chance to visit, I suggest giving their cactus lemonade a try. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Tenerife

The first stop of our trip was to picturesque Masca. Despite a well-established road system, the drive to Masca was a bit daunting due to the road’s windy nature. Unless you’re used to driving through mountains, I suggest taking it slow and steady. Once we reached the village, located at the foot of Teno Massif, one of Tenerife’s three volcanic formations, we came to the unanimous decision that the drive was well worth it—it was gorgeous! In addition to the beautiful landscape, the village offers a variety of cafes and restaurants. If you do get the chance to visit, I suggest giving their cactus lemonade a try. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Aviano F-16s train in joint exercise

A 510th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon, departs for exercise Ramstein Dust II-16 on Nov. 21, 2016 at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The exercise was conducted at the Deployable Air Command and Control Centre headquartered at Poggio Renatico, Italy. The exercise demonstrated the DACCC’s ability to deploy with operational capability and provide tactical control of live air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Areca T. Bell)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

As soon as I arrived I was hit with the stunning views of mountains and the historic Largo Di Braies Hotel, which was built alongside the lake more than 110 years ago. The hotel is the starting point for all the adventures the mountain has to offer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

I managed to escape the fog and get back on the path back to the lake below. All-in-all, the journey was probably one of the most challenging hikes I’ve ever encountered but one of the greatest days spent during my time stationed in Italy. Lake Braies is the perfect destination for any adventurer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

About 1,500 meters up, I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a cold, wet bench to rest at. It offered a spectacular view of the lake and valley below. I was so tired I actually dozed off for about 10 minutes and was surprised to wake up to a completely different scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

In came the rolling fog through the various valleys that made up the region. I felt like I woke up in a completely different spot on the map. After observing the view for a few minutes, and as the fog started rising, I got to hiking again, worried the fog might swallow me off the trail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

Sure enough, fog is a faster hiker than me. It’s hard to hike fast when you’re a photojournalist surrounded by beautiful landscapes. I could have sat on the mountain side forever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

I immediately regretted bringing 55 pounds of camera gear as I started the climb. I just got over a 95 percent on my physical training test, and I think my ego got the best of me when I made that decision. The sounds of nature easily distract you from all the pain and agony as you make the 2,810 meter climb. If you find yourself taking a lot of breaks, so did I. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

Before I embarked on the climb to the Seekofel Peak, I created my own cairns. Cairns are used for a variety of purposes that date back to prehistoric times. Many hikers create them along paths with low visibility or poorly placed trail markers. I liked to think of it as good luck before I hiked this snow-covered trail into the fog. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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Destinations: Lake Braies

You can choose to go around the lake to the left or right. The left offers a more challenging climb, while the right is more level and is a straight shot to the other side where the beach and other trails are located. In the wintertime the area is known for its snowy hikes and big tire bike rides. I chose to hike to the left of the Seekofel Peak, which is just a 10 hour roundtrip hike from the hotel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory W. Bush)

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