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26 Unique Things to Do in Denver Colorado From a Local

March 29, 2023 16 Comments »

things to do in Denver

Since moving here, I’ve discovered so many unique things to do in Denver every day. This isn’t your normal best-of sightseeing in Denver bucket list (no AI here!); you’ll find things that aren’t listed on any other list of Denver activities. I don’t like to follow the crowd – and giving you a list of […]

Heritage Adventurer:  A New Era for Heritage Expeditions

March 21, 2023 No Comments »

heritage adventurer expedition ship

I’m going to share something with you that I probably shouldn’t admit. After years of exploring the far corners of the world and working with various companies, I have a few favorite travel companies. I suppose much like parents – a travel writer is not supposed to have their favorites, but I do – cuz […]

Hiking Packing List: Essential Hiking Gear for Any Hike

March 17, 2023 10 Comments »

hiking packing list

There are many kinds of hiking – day hikes, multi-day hikes, long-distance hiking, circuit hiking, pilgrimages, hut-to-hut hikes, bushwalking, thru-hikes, and more. I’ve done and enjoyed them all. Over the years, I’ve gotten a lot of practice at packing the perfect hiking gear for the specific hike I’ve got planned. Now I’ve finally put all […]

Hike the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites with a Group

February 28, 2023 2 Comments »

alta via 1 group hike

As I started the climb up the Alta Via 1 trail from Brais Lake, my body was anxious with excitement – the kind of excitement you get when you start an epic journey. This was the beginning of a day of lots of elevation gain, I just hoped that I was in good enough shape […]

Take This Oregon Road Trip Filled with Adventures

February 3, 2023 1 Comment »

Oregon coast road trip

When you think of iconic American road trips, Oregon might not be the first state that comes to mind. But why not take the ‘road trip’ less traveled – ha…see what I did there? This Oregon road trip is a must for anyone looking for breathtaking scenery, small towns, and outdoor adventure – all with […]

Year in Review Travel Videos

December 23, 2022 16 Comments »

Travel insurance claims

For the last 16 years I’ve been creating holiday wrap up videos in place of sending holiday cards. This is one tradition I’ve been able to keep up since I started traveling in 2006. It’s great to have all of my year in review travel videos all in the same place! Each year I have […]