Aurora is an Untapped Food Destination

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Home to over 250-independently owned ethnic restaurants, Aurora is just a twenty minute drive from Denver, but feels world's away.

Your National Park Bucket List: The Best Photo Ops & Expert Tips for Maximizing Your Trip

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Dubbed "America's Best Idea," one of my favorite summer activities is camping and hiking at the national parks. Officially, there are 59 national parks (not counting the state parks and other protected nature areas) spread across every…

The State That Surprised Me The Most

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You may recall last summer I fell so deeply in love with South Dakota I hightailed it there twice in two months. I fully believe it’s the most underrated state in the country and despite being home to one of the most visited…

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…