Category: United States
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Exploring Oregon’s Wine Country
If you think about wine in the US your mind immediately goes to Sonoma, the Russian River…CALIFORNIA. And while some wineries pop up around the country, few have the prestige and influence as those California wines. As an admitted snob, I generally prefer European wines, largely as a reminder of some trip I was on.…
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Quick Guide to the Redwoods, California
Say the “redwoods” and a lot of people think of it as one zone, in one part of the country, with dense and amazing forests. The reality of the “redwoods” is that they are made up of numerous smaller forest clusters stretching from south of San Francisco to the Oregon border just north and northwest…
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Emerald Forest – Trinidad, California
Glamping has increased in popularity over the last decade and while it’s easy to “guffaw” at such ventures, I know first hand that their place in the travel world is here to stay. On our trip to Oregon and California, we wanted to check several boxes for experience and safety in this tumultuous time. We…
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Travel Planning in Covid-19 – Part 1
It’s easy to assume “everyone should just stay home right now”. But the truth is that many people have to travel due to family needs, emergencies, job requirements, and just a desire to get out. While staying home is the safest place for you to be right now, the fact is that we have to…
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2021 Travel – My Hopes (tentative)
Needless to say that 2020 was not the year that I had planned, especially when it came to travel. Yet, it came to be a year that I learned how to be more spontaneous and willing to take long drives for high rewards. It is the year that my Colorado bucket list became shorter, but…
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The Best Things About Using a Travel Advisor
… I was wrong about never using an expert. And I am here to say “swallow your ego and get an aid”.
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My Favorite Outdoor Gear – 2020
I like gear, clothes, things. I try hard to buy things that last a long time and that reduce my environmental impact. I like things that can take a beating and look good long term. Here is my favorite gear of this year! Outdoors Wantdo Packable Lightweight Coat I love the Wantdo jacket, I was…
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Hotel Stays in the Time of Covid-19 – What to Expect
Working in the travel industry means we are always on top of trends and changes in order to inform our clients on what is happening. This year has not changed that by any means, if anything we are more aware and involved with every change dealing with Covid-19 and an intense amount of natural disasters.…
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The Brown Palace – My Go To
The Brown Palace has always stood out to me as the epitome of elegance and fine hotels. As a child I grew up dreaming of staying the night there, of having high tea there, of having the disposable income and ability to enjoy such a stunning place. A part of me knew I would make…
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Maroon Bells – Need to Know
While it seems like it should be EASY to visit natural areas that are oh so picture perfect postcard lands, IT OFTEN IS NOT. The Maroon Bells is the perfect example of that complication and I am here to walk you through getting that awesome photo ad having a fantastic time. Due to overcrowding in…