Putting the SEA in Seattle

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If you would’ve told me a month ago I’d be on a boat in the dead of winter in the Pacific Northwest, I wouldn’t have believed you, but here we are. Having grown up on the lake, I’ve been a water baby since birth and even lifeguarded for six years. It seemed like Seattle and I were destined to be soul mates.

10+ Epic Colorado Winter Activities Beyond the Slopes

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It’s no secret that winter is not my favorite season. While most of my friends are busy racking up ski days and vertical feet like it’s going out of style, I’m counting down the days until summer returns and wondering if it’s socially…

The Best Day Trips from Denver

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It's no secret I have itchy feet syndrome bad. In fact, if I'm in the same place for too long, I start to experience the same symptoms as withdrawal --irritability, restlessness, trouble sleeping. While I love culture and will always be a city…

My Least Favorite Question

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When people meet me for the first time and find out what I do, they generally ask one of two questions: “What’s your favorite country?” or “What’s your favorite restaurant?” Travel is a topic I could talk about all day (and…

Wait…Why Don’t I Live in Cali Again?

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This week, I was blessed to spend some time in SoCal and explore the beautiful beach city of Redondo Beach. While I've been to LA plenty of times, this little gem just miles from LAX was new to me. It's a town stuck in a time capsule,…

Where the Locals Eat: Colorado Ski Town Edition

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Colorado ski resorts are notoriously expensive. With lift tickets running upwards of $100-150 a day, you’ll want to budget wherever you can. Be a savvy traveler and refuse to pay tourist prices at the see and be seen restaurants in town.…

Life Lessons from Warren Miller: Meeting a Mogul on his 90th Birthday

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There are certain moments in life you wouldn’t in your wildest dreams imagine putting on your bucket list. Celebrating Warren Miller’s 90th birthday with him? That was one of mine. Something I never could’ve seen coming. I…

The Best Weekend Getaways from Denver for Mountains, Hot Springs, and Supreme Southwest Adventure

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I've said plenty of times that people don't live in Colorado for Denver, they live there for easy access to the mountains and as a base for adventure. While I love playing in the city, there's nothing like getting outside, traversing nature…

Denver, Your Dining Sucks. Sincerely, a Real Foodie

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I'll let you in on a little secret. While I write for one of the biggest food publications in the Mile High, very little about the restaurants in Colorado impress me. I regard almost everything about my move to Denver as a life upgrade,…

The 3 Spots in Denver I Always Take People Who Visit Me

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While people usually come to Colorado for the mountains (hiking or skiing), I do get the occasional, make that frequent weekend guest on a desperate mission to escape the Chi-beria winter (yes, it is always warmer here). Then there are those…