Tag: Travel
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Travel Log: Cross-Country Road Trip Days 6-7
On day 6 of the road trip we sadly said goodbye to Yellowstone National Park and kicked off another long drive to Devil’s Tower KOA with no real stops other than to charge the car along the way. The KOA at Devil’s Tower is awesome – highly recommend. We had a beautiful, unobstructed view of…
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5 Compact Games Perfect for Travel
If you love travel or even just hitting up bars or parks with friends having a few board games that can fit in a small bag or purse can come in handy. Personally I always bring at least 1 game with me to picnics, weekend trips, and long plane/train rides. Below are my favorite compact…
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Travel Log: Cross-Country Road Trip Day 5
To kick off the day we went from our Lake Yellowstone area cabin to the lakefront for some views. Lake Yellowstone is massive and super gorgeous. From there we headed in the direction of Canyon Village with stops at Mud Volcano, Sulphur Caldron, and Hayden Valley along the way. Mud Volcano area turned out to…
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Travel Log: Cross-Country Road Trip Day 4
In the morning we packed up camp and did one final hike in the Grand Tetons before heading to Yellowstone. The hike we did was xx Loop and it was a nice easy and flat 2 miles starting from Colter Bay Visitor Center, which is basically right on the way out of the park! I’d…
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Travel Log: Cross-Country Road Trip Day 3
Day 3 was spent entirely in Grand Tetons National Park. We got up bright and early to get to Jenny Lake before the parking lot filled (pro-tip: definitely get there early!). From the visitor center we took the park offered 10 minute ferry across the lake for $12 each. This cuts about 2 mi off…
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Travel Log: Cross-Country Road Trip Days 1-2
Travel Log posts are my version of a travel diary so I can record what my latest adventures were and anyone interested can follow along live. For the next two weeks my husband and I will be driving from west to east across the country! The plan is to stop as many national parks and…
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A Night in a Cliff-Hanging Capsule: Skylodge Adventure Suites Experience
Ever wonder what it would be like to sleep suspended on the side of a mountain? Neither had I! But then I saw Skylodge Adventure Suites while planning a trip to Peru and just couldn’t resist trying such a rare experience. Skylodge runs a set of completely transparent pods suspended 400 meters (1.3k feet) up…
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Several Amazing Food-Filled Days in Lima
Before going to Peru I had a surprising number of people tell me that Lima wasn’t worth spending much time in — the impression I got was it was just my entry and exit to Peru instead of a destination unto itself. However, I figured if I was going to see Peru I should give…
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How To: Hike Internationally
Most people when they think of international travel dream of seeing the Eiffel Tower or the Great Wall, but seeing only these items might mean missing out on some cool experiences! From hiking out to Machu Picchu to planning a short trail outside Taipei, fitting a hike in when traveling internationally can give you a…
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Top 5 Things To Do in Mexico City
Mexico City is the largest city in North America so naturally there are a million things to choose from when visiting. With only a long weekend to spend, here are the best things I did while there and what I’d recommend to anyone planning a trip. EAT ALL THE TACOS (and a million other foods)…
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