Things to do in Nova Scotia as you Road Trip Across the Province

August 16, 2021 43 Comments »

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Scenic routes, coastal access, the Bay of Fundy, and delicious seafood are just a few of the offerings that inspire people to travel to Nova Scotia. Throw in the adorable seaside towns and the abundance of hands-on experiences and things to do in Nova Scotia – and you’ve got an incredible vacation destination. When it […]

9 Surprises in Olde Town Arvada

July 8, 2021 8 Comments »

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The train doors opened up, I stepped off, and suddenly I was transported back in time. I had left the big towering buildings of Denver with crowds of people bustling around and arrived in historic Olde Town Arvada. My time machine only took 20 minutes! The first thing I noticed was the welcoming old-timey water […]

My Noom Success Story & 2023 Updates

June 1, 2021 25 Comments »

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My Noom success story started in early 2021 when I successfully lost 35 pounds. I’ve been able to keep it off and it’s now 2023. However Noom is constantly making improvements to their program, so I continue to use the app just to see the latest changes and to update this post with the most […]

Exploring the Culture of Wisconsin Supper Clubs

February 22, 2020 9 Comments »

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The most sought-after dining experiences these days offer a fusion of ingredients and flavors all artfully placed on a plate so beautiful you are afraid to touch it. However, there’s a quiet food renaissance happening in Wisconsin that is taking food back to its simple roots. Welcome to the phenomena of Wisconsin Supper Clubs. It’s […]

How to Experience New Orleans Off the Beaten Path

January 8, 2020 3 Comments »

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Compiled from multiple trips to NOLA, this New Orleans off-the-beaten-path guide will take you away from the lines and ordinary attractions, and help you find the local and unique things to do in the crescent city. I love to go out and explore a city to find hidden gems that haven’t been discovered yet! Actually, […]

Cincinnati Food You Have to Try

December 24, 2019 2 Comments »

Cincinnati Chili

Within just a few thousand feet I had a taste of Germany, Britain, Greece, and Belgium. And the most surprising thing is that all of this ethnic food and drink was found in Cincinnati! Findlay Market has over a century of Cincinnati food history and has been an institution in the Over the Rhine neighborhood […]

Go Barrel to Bar With this Kentucky Bourbon Experience

January 22, 2019 3 Comments »

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If you are the type of person who would travel to Louisville just to experience the Kentucky bourbon industry there, then you’ve probably already done your fair share of distillery tours. I was that person. I had been through the ‘This is how you distill liquor’ tour a million times and was looking for something […]

5 Unique Experiences on the Faroe Islands

December 6, 2018 9 Comments »

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I’m happy to report that after 12 years of traveling extensively, it’s still possible to have those days where a new place stuns you by it’s beauty, culture, and experiences. Today I landed in the Faroe Islands and fell in love. I had heard of the Faroe Islands before thanks to the incredible landscape photography […]