Every July 4th across America cities go all out to celebrate the nation’s birthday. From Washington, DC to Denver, Nashville to San Francisco, these destinations go all out when it comes to Independence Day parties. Denver The Mile High City is hopping around the 4th of July with numerous events and fireworks shows. The city … More Across America: Cities That Go All Out To Celebrate July 4th
Winter has finally descended on Denver. Okay, it’s not terrible, but it’s definitely cold. And the days are still really short. Which makes my Seasonal Affective Disorder activate and I get down and just want to hibernate. That’s when I know it’s time to travel somewhere warm and rejuvenate with a much needed dose of … More Barefoot in the Bahamas: Weekend Escape to Melia Nassau Beach – All Inclusive
Okay y’all. I’m going to take the plunge — why is this so hard for me??? — and just do a true old school handwritten journal style post. One where I don’t really care if anyone reads it. It’s more for me. A stream of thoughts. To remember how I felt in this exact moment. … More Counting Down the Days until South Africa, Costa Rica & Nicaragua Travel with a side of Washington, DC + Mama Said Eat
I love Harare, Zimbabwe. It has felt like a second home since I spent a semester living with a family there during a Colorado College study abroad program at the University of Zimbabwe (not to go off on a tangent… but, for my picks on the best study abroad experiences in the US, check out … More 48 Hours in Harare: How to Hang Out in Zimbabwe’s Capital City
When it comes to dog friendly hotels in Denver, Bobbi recommends the luxe Hotel Teatro in the downtown Theater District, because dogs sleep free with humans, and she can book a canine massage. Here she reviews the hotel with big brother Duke. … More Dogs Stay Free at Denver’s Hotel Teatro
On many Maasai Mara safaris in Kenya, visiting a traditional Maasai village is a highlighted experience – in fact, I think they funnel all the tourists to the same village. Even so, there is nothing “touristy” about the experience. Going there was one of the most memory-searing travel experiences I’ve had on this planet, … More A Bracelet & A Note: The One Where I’m Asked Out By a Maasai Warrior (Sorta)
Madagascar is one of the most fascinating destinations I’ve been lucky enough to explore. It was also the most difficult travel I ever did, although I think this had more to do with the fact that I was researching a Lonely Planet travel guide to the country, had to communicate entirely in French and had … More Talking Taboo in Madagascar
