We spend an inordinate amount of time discovering the little corners or Colorado, finding roads we have never driven, town we never explored, roads we didn’t know existed. Here are some of our favorite road trips from Denver. 1. Stay in a Teeny Tiny House Next to an Undiscovered National Forest We originally intended […]
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10 Reasons to Go to Great Sand Dunes National Park Right Now
Little known fact – Colorado has sand dunes – and they are the tallest sand dunes in North America. They are an anomaly amongst the Rocky Mountains and one of the gems amongst Colorado’s four National Parks. Here are 10 reasons to plan your visit now: 1. Views from the Oasis Campground Note: There […]
Expat Q & A: Retiring Early & Living in Nicaragua
Amy and Darrell Bushnell had traveled a great deal and with every trip they were finding it harder and harder to return home. When they decided to retire early to another country sooner than they originally planned, they knew they were going to have to find a country that was easier on the wallet. They […]
10 Reasons to Go to Dinosaur National Monument Right Now
I have wanted to go to Dinosaur National Monument for 15 years. The six hourish drive from Denver makes it tough on typical two day weekends, BUT Memorial Day 2015 would prove to be the year we made it AND the kick off to the 2015 Camping Season. We opted for the Utah side as […]
56 of Denver Must-Try Food & Drinks
Looking for some of Denver’s best food and drink? The high end, the inexpensive, the rare, the entirely unique? Here are loads of options (all of which we have personally tasted, loved and feel strongly they are extremely worthy of mention.) Best Yucatan-ese Food Craving the traditional Mexican but maybe with a new spin? Give […]
10 Life Changing Quotes from Cheryl Strayed’s Wild
I, like, millions of others read Wild. I finished it emotionally exhausted, inspired, in awe and with many pages earmarked so I could savor Cheryl Strayed’s best quotes and nuggets of wisdom quickly in the days that come. The 10 Quotes that Will Change Your Life from Cheryl Strayed: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 […]