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…

Surviving the Dating Scene in Denver: The Do’s and Don’ts for Mixing and Mingling in the Mile High

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While far less superficial than boys in the Midwest, the dating scene in Denver presents a whole different set of challenges (beyond the growing lumbersexual movement - is it really that hard to invest in a razor?). Everyone here…

The Best Chicago Bars in Denver

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One of our regular jokes is that Denver is where all good Midwesterners come to die happy because there are A LOT of us out here. When the Blackhawks, Bears or Cubs (yes, I’ve even been dragged to a Scrubs game) come to town, it more often…

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How to Go to Hawaii for Less than $1000 the Week of Christmas

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The stereotypical honeymoon getaway, a lot of people write off Hawaii for being too expensive, something they wouldn’t be able to afford or somewhere they have to save for a special occasion. Not true. As long as you do a little bit of  homework…

3 Must-See Attractions in Hawaii and 2 You Can Skip

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Planning a trip to Hawaii can often seem overwhelming between the price, the countless attractions, and deciding which islands to visit. Some people will argue that Oahu is the best island to visit for first-timers, while others may…