As much as I love visiting major cities like San Francisco, relaxing outdoorsy retreats in the wild tend to take precedence whenever I’m planning domestic travel. Who doesn’t feel better after a long weekend spent enjoying Continue reading
Category Archives: The Outdoors
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Springtime Along Skyline Drive
A few weeks ago, I moved from Washington, D.C. to Denver, Colorado. I couldn’t be more excited about the change, especially since I’d been itching to relocate since I finished graduate school in December 2014. D.C. is a great city to visit, but unless you’re an ambitious party Continue reading
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U.S. National Parks Bucket List
Here in the United States, 2016 is the year to dive in to our National Parks System. Why now, exactly? Well, it just so happens that 2016 marks the National Parks Service’s centennial anniversary, and there will be celebrations taking place across in parks across the country Continue reading
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5 Places To Get A Nature Fix In Austin, Texas
Up until recently, Austin, Texas has managed to remain off the well-trodden tourist path. Nearby San Antonio, with its gorgeous River Walk and the Alamo, steals most of the attention that central Texas receives. That’s all set to change, however Continue reading
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Five Favorite Hikes of 2015
2015 has been an exciting year for me: I’ve visited nine new countries, finally made it to Niagara Falls, and fell head-over-heels in love with San Francisco. Seriously, in my fantasy life, I moved to the Bay Area months ago and now write this blog at small cafe in Sausalito. I can dream, right? Continue reading
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A Haunted Hike in Bergen, Norway
Witches, trolls, hiking, and a city of red roofs…why, I must be talking about Scandinavia! A seamless blend of urban life and nature, enchanting Bergen, Norway offers all of Scandinavia’s trademark classics to those who visit.. Coming from a whirlwind tour of Paris and London, Bergen felt like a radically different planet. I might have known all about Norway’s fjords, cliffs, and glaciers, but Norway’s delightful cities with earthy attractions surprised me. I hadn’t had any expectations for Bergen; after all, most travel to the region to tour the world-famous Sognefjord. Who knew its cities had so much nature to offer as well? Continue reading
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Under Orange Skies and Purple Clouds: Unforgettable Sunsets
I’m a sunset person, without a doubt. Since I’m a night owl who values sleep far too much to ever wake up to see the sunrise, I probably prefer sunsets by default. Even when I’m home, typing away in my home office, I always peek out my window at the end of the day, hoping to catch a glimpse of pink and orange reflecting on the Potomac. It should come as no surprise that some of the most memorable moments of vacations past are of sunsets. Here, I share with you some of the most memorable: Continue reading
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Five Green Getaways From Washington, D.C.
Whether you live in our nation’s capital and desperately need a day of fresh air or you’re an out-of-towner looking to put that final vacation day to good use, here is a list of my five favorite green getaways from Washington, D.C. Each destination is less than two hours away from downtown by car, and can easily be enjoyed in a day. Don’t forget to pack a water bottle!