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Best photography locations in Reykjavik

Church in Reykjavik

With long days in the summer and stunning Northern Lights in the winter, coupled with dramatic landscapes and cute architecture Iceland is a photographer’s dream. The majority of Iceland’s photography locations are located outside the capital, Reykjavik, along the Golden Circle, by waterfalls, and the country’s neat natural formations. They don’t call it the Land

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Must-see travel destinations in the American Southwest

Grand Canyon

When I was a kid every spring break meant my sister and I were shipped off to our grandparents’ house near Phoenix, Arizona. Because of those vacations I have a special place in my heart for Arizona and the American Southwest.  With its rugged, expansive landscapes, dusty red rocks and unique geological formations, and the

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10 travel-related things to do while stuck inside

As we all do our part to slow the spread of Coronavirus and stay inside and away from others, that doesn’t mean we can’t still indulge in our love for travel! Now is the perfect time to stay home and do some research or relive your favorite travel memories as we keep a close watch

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Best cities in the US to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick's Day Chicago

March is the month of green, kisses, pinches, and lots of beer and whiskey – some of it Irish. Here in the US, we love adopting other culture’s holidays (especially if they involve drinking) and St. Patrick’s Day is no exception. In big cities around the country expect everyone to be decked out in green,

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Bucket list: Kenya

Flamingos in Kenya

I know I’ve written a bucket list for Africa in the past but this month I wanted to get a bit more specific and do a Kenya bucket list as Kenya’s definitely a destination in Africa I’ve got my eye on for a future trip for us. From the variety of safari options to the

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Top 10 Caribbean cruise destinations

Carnival cruise

Sun, surf, sand, and a tropical drink melting in your hand – sounds great, right? Well, it’s all waiting for you down in the Caribbean! With winter in full swing here in Denver, Rick and I were just counting down the days until our Caribbean cruise and it got me thinking of Caribbean cruise destinations

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A weekend getaway in Glenwood Springs

Hanging Lake in Colorado

Rick and I are pretty lucky to live in such a beautiful state with access to amazing hiking trails, world-class skiing, and more breweries than we could visit in our lifetimes.  This also means we have fun staycations just a few hours from our front door. One of my favorite weekend getaways from Denver has

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Bucket list: Scotland

Scotland landscape

We’re anxiously counting down to our next big Europe trip that’s happening this summer, where we’ll be checking out England, Scotland, and Ireland and I’m thrilled we’ll be able to cross two countries off of our travel bucket list! While we went to London just back in 2018, I’m super excited to see more of

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Exploring off the beaten path in Barcelona

Barcelona

Whether it’s your first visit or you’re coming back to Barcelona on a return trip, there’s always something new to see and do in this charming city. Filled with exciting experiences for first-time visitors, Barcelona also has a lot to offer seasoned travelers who are willing to go off the beaten path. If you want

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Free things to do in Barcelona

Barcelona street

Rick and I are dying to plan a return trip to Barcelona to explore more of its famous sights, taste more of its delicious food, and enjoy the vibrant, charming city to its fullest – as well as revisit some of Barcelona’s free activities. Trying to see and do everything in the city doesn’t have