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What They Don’t Tell You About the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal

Adventure Travel, Asia, Hiking, Mountain Adventures, Near & Far, Nepal, Outdoor Adventures, WTF Travel Experiences, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
More than just a trail to the top of the world—the Everest Basecamp Trek tests your limits, rewards your soul, and humbles you with every step. Nepal is often portrayed as this mystical land where people go to discover their true selves…
April 12, 2018
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The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip: Explore the Best of the Southwest Driving from Denver to Albuquerque

Colorado, Denver, New Mexico, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, USA
Teeming with views, hues, and sunshine for days, the Southwest was made for road trips. Desertscapes beckon as cactuses and towering rock formations make you feel small and slightly insignificant. Open roads tempt with possibilities and…
April 11, 2018
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5 Places to Get Seriously off the Grid in Ruidoso

Near & Far, New Mexico, Outdoor Adventures, USA
If you're looking for things to do in Ruidoso, simply turn to the outdoors. When's the last time you sat and listened to nature? Like really listened?
April 1, 2018
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Skiing in Germany Means Extreme Tobogganing, A Secret Igloo Hotel, and Views for Days

Germany, Mountain Adventures, Near & Far, Ski, Winter Travel
Clouds below, peaks beyond—Zugspitze doesn’t just offer a view, it delivers a full-blown altitude attitude. When most people think of Germany, their mind immediately goes to castles, Christmas markets, and Oktoberfest. But Germany is…
March 30, 2018
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The Ultimate Boise Food Guide – the Best Boise Restaurants for Every Occasion

Foodie Travel Experiences, Idaho, Restaurants, USA
Boise's food scene is surprising.. and extends well beyond the humble potato. Recently, Vogue reported that Boise was on the brink of a culinary revolution. Primed to be the next Seattle or Portland, Idaho's capital is the more neighborhoody,…
March 29, 2018
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Your Essential Colorado Food Bucket List: 50 Things You Must Eat and Drink in Denver

Colorado, Denver, Foodie Travel Experiences, Restaurants, USA
Colorado food isn't boring: the Linger rooftop is an iconic "eatuary" in a former mortuary space. I’ve written a lot about the Denver dining scene and one thing’s for sure -- it’s not is boring. Eater called Colorado the world of new…
March 25, 2018
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Myrtle Beach Safari is a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience to Hold Baby Tigers (As Seen on Tiger King)

Safari, South Carolina, Uncategorized, USA, WTF Travel Experiences, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
Myrtle Beach Safari was famously featured in Tiger King. There are certain experiences that are so bucket list worthy they’re virtually life changing. Interacting with exotic animals is one of those things. While you may think you need…
March 20, 2018
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The Ultimate Adult Spring Break in Myrtle Beach

Beach Trips and Ideas, Near & Far, Safari, South Carolina, Spring Travel, Things to Do, USA
Remember the days when you got two weeks off in December, a week off in March, and two whole months for summer break without a care in the world? Yeah, me either. Those were the days.
March 20, 2018
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Livermore Valley: California’s Other Wine County You Need to Know About

California, Foodie Travel Experiences, USA, Weekend Guides
90% of wine made in the United States comes from California, but for some reason, you only hear about Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and a sprinkling of others.
March 14, 2018
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Why Yes, You Can Be Picnicking By a Glacier in Alaska Before Lunchtime

Alaska, Mountain Adventures, Near & Far, Ski, Things to Do, Uncategorized, USA, Weekend Guides, Winter Travel
Whether you think visiting Alaska in the winter is crazy awesome or just plain crazy (spoiler: it's not that much colder than the lower 48), there’s a huge misconception that it’s crazy far away.
February 24, 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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