I have a confession – sometimes I go to cities just to eat. Denver is one of those places where you hear about the restaurants before you arrive, and want to go back again just for the food. I can say that I was not disappointed. The Mile High City, as it’s called (due to the elevation, not the fact…
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Recent Travels
Skiing Colorado: Vail & Breckenridge
Let me start this post with a disclaimer – I’m not an expert skier nor do I have much experience with ski destinations. So I’m going to consider this a guide for first timers in Colorado. My brother and sister visit Vail every year for some West Coast skiing, which everyone admits is far superior to our “little” mountains on…
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What to Read: Top Books for Travelers
In need of a good book for your next trip? For all of the book-loving travelers, or traveling book nerds, here are my recent picks for what to read – from classics to new to coming-to-the-big-screen. These aren’t about travel per se, but they contain an element of culture, history, and exploration that most travelers will appreciate. I’ve read and…
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Quebec City – A taste of Europe in North America
When we think of a winter getaway we’re usually looking at deals to the Caribbean. But your social feeds have probably been crowded with the charming winter pictures that look straight out of a European winter wonderland. But wait, it’s actually on our continent! Our neighbor to the north! Quebec is creeping up the lists on several blogs and travel…
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Stallions & Bourbon in Lexington, Kentucky
I recently visited some family that moved down to Lexington, Kentucky. It’s probably not a place at the top of most people’s bucket list, but it’s one of those cities that is a pleasant surprise of amazing landscapes, delicious food, and some of the friendliest people you’ll meet. My relatives planned an activity-filled weekend that was an excellent introduction to…
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Lokal Hotel: a review of “invisible service”, a trend that may be here to stay
I once explained the concept of Airbnb to some Gen-X co-workers. They were appalled by the idea. I argued with them – “It’s just like when you rent a beach house for the week with your family!” They weren’t having it. “You guys are the Uber generation,” one told me. “You’re always getting in each other’s’ cars, sleeping in each…
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What to Wear (and Pack) in Morocco
Figuring out what to pack for a trip to Morocco can be quite challenging. As a female traveler, respect for the Muslim culture meant dressing conservatively, but traveling in the 80-degree weather in fall meant balancing that with being comfortable walking around outside (including a trip to the Sahara Desert). So, what, as a Westerner, should one plan to wear…
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