Quick: does the Netherlands have a royal family? If so, do they exercise any real power? Do the royals live in Amsterdam, the nation’s capital city, or in the Hague, where the Dutch democratically-elected legislature meets to discuss issues of national importance? Continue reading
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Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park: Beautiful Big Sur
I have to preface this entire article with a small, yet important, disclaimer: I grew up spending summers in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Kevin’s childhood home was roughly twenty minutes away from Washington State’s famous Snoqualmie Falls. Continue reading
Snow Lake Photo Gallery
Yesterday, I published a full-length article about my adventure to western Washington’s breathtaking Snow Lake. I mentioned how I now consider this incredible locale to be one of my favorite spots in the world – and I’m not exaggerating. Now, considering how much I love Snow Lake, it shouldn’t Continue reading
Western Washington’s Snow Lake
As a professional traveler, I’m often asked the following question: what’s your favorite place you’ve ever traveled to? It’s a tough one, to be sure, especially at this point in my career having visited so many incredible destinations. That being said, there have been a few spots Continue reading
Photo of the Week: October 3, 2016
This weekend brought such incredible weather – eighty degrees and sunshine! – that Kevin and I had an adventure on both Saturday and Sunday, which made the typically tricky task of selecting a photo to feature for this segment Continue reading
September 2016 in Photos
Alas, with the start of October, summer is officially completely over. While Kevin and I did not enjoy any overnight adventures this past month, we certainly made good use of Colorado’s sunny weather and seemingly endless array of parks and open spaces. Even though we’ve lived in the Denver area Continue reading
Eight Hours in San Antonio, Texas
Let me start by saying my day in San Antonio, Texas was an utter whirlwind. I added the city to Kevin’s and my central Texan itinerary thanks to a singular text from my uncle, who lived in the Lone Star state for the better part of the last decade. “You guys should check out San Antonio! Continue reading
Late Summer at White Ranch Park
As a resident of the Denver area, I wish I could write a love letter to the Jefferson County Open Space system. The county manages a plethora of beautiful parks largely off the tourist radar, thus offering locals tranquil hiking opportunities without having to make the trek Continue reading
Glasgow Cathedral: A Modern City’s Homage to the Past
Built in the 1200s, Glasgow Cathedral epitomizes the Gothic side of the deeply historic Scottish city it services. Glasgow is changing rapidly, making it one of the more exciting and up-and-coming European metropolises, but on occasion it can be rewarding to visit a relic of a bygone era. Continue reading
Photo of the Week: September 26, 2016
Autumn has officially arrived here in the Denver area, and while I know I lamented the onset of my least favorite season last week (allergies nonstop), I must admit my hike this weekend at Meyer Ranch Open Space heightened my appreciation for this time of year. Continue reading
