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Make Lake Havasu Your Surprising Holiday Destination

Adventure Travel, Arizona, Beach Trips and Ideas, Near & Far, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do, USA, Winter Travel
They say, “The best summer you’ll spend is a winter in Havasu.” While the city certainly lives up to its reputation as one of the craziest spring break destinations in the U.S., in the offseason, the city is a quiet reprieve while the rest of the country is blanketed by snow.
December 6, 2018
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Quintessential Colorado Hikes You Need To Do

Adventure Travel, Boulder, Colorado, Denver, Hiking, Mountain Adventures, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Summer Travel, Uncategorized, USA
Outdoor recreation is a major draw for visitors to Colorado, with hiking one of the area’s most accessible attractions. From scaling epic peaks to easy “walks in the park,” green space, aspen forests, and an entire mountain playground…
December 5, 2018
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“That’s So Boulder,” The City That Became It’s Own Best Adjective

Boulder, Colorado, Denver, Foodie Travel Experiences, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Popular Posts, Restaurants, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides
“That’s so Boulder” is a phrase you’ll commonly hear wandering the streets of Boulder as interesting characters and WTF moments abound. In fact, I can’t think of another destination that’s as much an adjective as it is a place.
November 20, 2018
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Brazosport – Five Destinations for the Price of One

Beach Trips and Ideas, North America, Texas, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides
A conglomerate of communities that includes Clute, Freeport, Lake Jackson, Quintana, and Surfside Beach, Brazosport is a region on the Texas Gulf Coast and an easy beach getaway from Houston.
November 8, 2018
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Why Corpus Christi Should Be Your Next Gulf Coast Beach Getaway

Beach Trips and Ideas, Fall Travel Ideas, Near & Far, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Summer Travel, Texas, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides
Corpus Christi can seem a little anticlimactic upon arrival because unlike most beach towns, there’s no obvious boardwalk or touristy area. It’s enormous and encompasses multiple beaches, cities, and habitats. Once you get a lay of the land and stop to marvel at just how massive it truly is, you'll begin to appreciate just how much room you have to play.
November 8, 2018
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Uncover the Best of Texas on a Scavenger Hunt Through Baytown

Near & Far, North America, Texas, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides
A place for experiential travelers to check some unique items off their bucket list, this waterfront city is a literal treasure trove of attractions from annual grape stomps to legal drag racing.
November 7, 2018
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The Ultimate Guide to Colorado Springs – Must Do Attractions and Insider Tips

Colorado, Denver, Mountain Adventures, Outdoor Adventures, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides
As Colorado’s second largest city, the Springs  is a little over an hour away but feels far removed from the chaos and urban sprawl.
October 22, 2018
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What Can’t You Do (or Eat) in Spokane?

Fall Travel Ideas, Near & Far, North America, Things to Do, USA, Washington, Weekend Guides
Spokane is one of those cities you don’t hear a lot about. In fact, you could say it’s unspoken, really. But as Washington’s second largest city (after Seattle), it’s one of those places that under promises and over delivers.
October 17, 2018
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A Self-Care Checklist You Can Use to be a Happier and Healthier Person

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Self-care isn’t all face masks and bubble baths—sometimes it’s boundaries, breathwork, and saying no without guilt. Content Produced in Partnership with MINDBODY I’ve long documented my struggle with maintaining fitness and nutrition…
October 10, 2018
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It’d be a Big Little Lie to Say I’m Not Completely Obsessed with Monterey

Accommodations, Beach Trips and Ideas, California, Luxury Travel, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides
Monterey has become a sort of refuge for those seeking something – direction, inspiration, a sign. People return year after year in hopes of finding meaning in the place where the ocean blends effortlessly into the sky.
October 9, 2018
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When my third grade teacher told me I should be a writer, I laughed because that was so basic. After all, my best friend was aspiring to be a princess. Lo and behold, 20 years later, here I am, biting my tongue.

A Chicago native, a Denverite by choice, an accidental Texan, and now in Kansas City, I've made it my mission to see as much of the world as possible because life is short, but sweet for certain. Thanks for following the (mis)adventures.

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