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48 Hours in Tahoe South: OMG Food, Fun and Fresh Pow

California, Mountain Adventures, Near & Far, Nevada, Outdoor Adventures, Ski, Things to Do, USA, Weekend Guides, Winter Travel
Most Coloradans don’t leave the state to ski, and why would you? We have 20+ resorts right here. But experiencing different mountains is the test of a true alpine lover. With direct flights from both Chicago and Denver, Tahoe South makes it easy to plan an epic ski weekend in Lake Tahoe.
February 15, 2018
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Fitness, Nutrition and Travel: Staying Healthy While Traveling is HARD

Anything Goes, Denver, Working in Travel
One of the biggest downsides about traveling all the time is the lack of consistency in the lifestyle. While I loathe routine, there’s something to be said about having a regimented diet, exercise, and hell, sleep. While your mind may despise monotony, your body seems to crave it.
February 7, 2018
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The Ultimate Banff Itinerary – Four Iconic Parks in Five Days (with Map!)

Canada, Instagram Travel, Mountain Adventures, National Parks, Near & Far, North America, Outdoor Adventures, Pics, Popular Posts, Road Trips and Weekend Getaways, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
Two provinces. Three girls. Four parks. Five days. If it sounds like a jigsaw puzzle figuring out this trip itinerary, I can assure you it was. Banff is on almost everyone’s bucket list and you could spend weeks combing through the…
February 7, 2018
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It Wasn’t the Midnight Train to Georgia, but I Did Take an Overnight Sleeper Train from Denver to Chicago – Curious What it Was Like?

Chicago, Travel Tips
Just a quick 18 hours from Denver's Union Station to Chicago's Union Station via Amtrak. For some reason, I've found that holiday travel brings out the worst in people. It’s supposed to be a time for cheer, but instead, the airport…
January 5, 2018
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The 2017 Year End Review: A Traveling (Wo)Man

Anything Goes
I’m not going to sugarcoat it: this year was tough. You likely wouldn’t know it from my stories or my feeds as I tend toward a sunny, glass-half-full disposition (and have a particular persona to maintain), but this year was harder…
December 30, 2017
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Taiwan is an Untapped Adventure Paradise

Adventure Travel, Asia, Outdoor Adventures, Taiwan
Taiwan has managed to fly under the radar so far, but savvy travelers are beginning to take notice as they look for more off-the-beaten-path destinations to adventure
December 29, 2017
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Hike to a Secret Tribal Village Hidden Deep Within Taroko Gorge National Park in Taiwan

Adventure Travel, Asia, Hiking, Mountain Adventures, Taiwan, WTF Travel Experiences, Yolo Bucket List Experiences
With almost 25% of the population indigenous, Taiwan is rich with tribal culture. There are 16 tribes spread around the country, six of which can be found in the Hualien area.
December 28, 2017
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The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide to Eating Your Way Around Taiwan – Everything to Eat in Asia

Asia, Foodie Travel Experiences, Taiwan
Asia has a lot of things going for it, but one of the biggest draws is the cuisine. Most foodies have indulged on Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and maybe even Korean and/or Vietnamese if you’re an adventurous eater, but a large majority of people haven’t had the joy of tasting Taiwanese.
December 22, 2017
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Macon me Crazy: 5 Reasons Southern Georgia is a Sweet Southern Getaway

Georgia, Near & Far, USA, Weekend Guides
An easy drive from Atlanta, Macon is a quick weekend road trip steeped in history and oozing with charm. Home to five colleges and more than 6,000 historic homes, the architecture is second to none, as are the culinary institutions, and musical influences.
December 20, 2017
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The Most Instagrammable Food & Drinks in Denver

Colorado, Denver, Foodie Travel Experiences, Instagram Travel, Restaurants, USA
Since the New York Times called Instagram the next generation travel guide, the social media app has become a go-to source for scouting out tasty food and drinks when traveling. Food porn has quickly become a way of life, and in the Mile High,…
December 1, 2017
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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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