Lisbon, Lagos, and Portimao…We’re in Portugal

Lisbon, Lagos, and Portimao…We’re in Portugal

Tyler and I are finishing up a delightful 2-ish weeks in Portugal. If you’re interested in our high- (and low-) lights, continue reading.

Malta Month of MERRY-ment - Part II

Malta Month of MERRY-ment - Part II

As our month in Malta comes to a close, we reflect on the things we learned and enjoyed about this historic island in the Mediterranean.

Malta Month of MERRY-ment - Part I

Malta Month of MERRY-ment - Part I

Hello friends and family from the Mediterranean!! After a wonderful holiday season, including a month with Tyler’s family in North Carolina and a month with my family in Colorado, Tyler and I are back out on our own and continuing to slow-travel. So far, 2023 is looking like the year of Europe.

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part 4: DC

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part 4: DC

Visiting friends, and riding bikes by a house on Pennsylvania Ave

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part 2: Michigan

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part 2: Michigan

Dropping in from Canada we got to experience a bit of the abandon mitten and meat the trolls that live in the main land mitten state.

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part 3: Cleveland

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part 3: Cleveland

To Cleveland! The land of endless sports disappointment and conversations about lake effect.

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part I: North Shore of Lake Superior

Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part I: North Shore of Lake Superior

The start of our midwest roadtrip: MN and Canada

Back to the states!

Back to the states!

Our bike ride in Europe is behind is (or on pause, only time will tell)

EV6 Germany 2022

EV6 Germany 2022

Our ride through Germany was amazing

Austria to visit Dylan

Austria to visit Dylan

Our bike ride ended in Germany, but luckily our trip still had a stop or two left in it.

Switzerland 2022 bike trip

Switzerland 2022 bike trip

We didn't spend much time in Switzerland on this trip, but what we saw was great!

EV6 France, and the first 500 miles of our journey are behind us.

EV6 France, and the first 500 miles of our journey are behind us.

From the town of Mulhouse we look back at our first 500 miles and call out some of the things we have enjoyed so far.

Eurovelo 3

Eurovelo 3

Our first leg of our bike trip is done! We took the EV3 from Paris to EV6.

Getting started on our bike trip!

Getting started on our bike trip!

We are off to Europe with a one way ticket to Paris and our bikes!

Queretaro

Queretaro

Queretaro is Pueblo Magicos in central Mexico where we got to spend a week. In addition to taking in wine, cheese, and beautiful aqueducts we took the week to plan our trip to Denver and the weeks following.

Puebla

Puebla

March 2022 in Puebla!

San Cristóbal de las Casas

San Cristóbal de las Casas

We spent the month of February 2022 in a high elevation town called San Cristobal de las Casas.

Mexico City Part Two (and a little NC and Denver)

Mexico City Part Two (and a little NC and Denver)

From CDMX to Denver to NC and back again! Our travels take us home and back out and about!

Mexico City Part One

Mexico City Part One

CDMX the city in the valley, 6th largest city in the world, and a great spot for us to call home for a few weeks!

Guadalajara Mexico 2021

Guadalajara Mexico 2021

Our next stop was the city of Guadalajara to Visit Freddy, Eme, Linc, Cal and all of Freddys family. We stayed with Freddys dad in Zapopan. The greater GDL metro area is 5m people and was founded in 1542.

Merida

Merida

Our next stop on our journey was the city of Merida, one of the most family friendly cities I have seen in my life.

Valladolid

Valladolid

Valladolid (Maya name Zací-Val) is a modern day quaint town in the state of Yucatan Mexico, but use to a early spanish town, and before that a booming Maya town. We stayed here for a week on our trip through Mexico!

Puerto Morelos

Puerto Morelos

We just finished our time in Porto Moralos and it was beautiful! We were joined on this section of the trip by Randi's Dad and spent a week relaxing on the beach!

Playa Del Carmen (Mexico 2021)

Playa Del Carmen (Mexico 2021)

Second stop in our trip!

Tulum! (Mexico 2021)

Tulum! (Mexico 2021)

Our first stop in our Mexico Journey 2021-22

Selling all our stuff!

Selling all our stuff!

Before our 2021+ Mexico trip we needed to slim down.

Shavano/Tabeguache Traverse

Shavano/Tabeguache Traverse

A lovely hike with a fun group of friends. Both peaks are class 2, largely due to the steep grade and rock-steps at the summits

Packing (Lite) List - for him

Packing (Lite) List - for him

Packing light can be hard, here is Tylers 2017 list

Packing (Lite) List - for her

Packing (Lite) List - for her

Packing lite can be hard, here is Randis 2017 list!

Mount of the Holy Cross

Mount of the Holy Cross

Mount of the Holy cross is a lovely 14er that can be done if you want to camp, or if you want to do it all in one go!

Missouri Mountain

Missouri Mountain

Enjoyable as an overnite trip for sure

Lost Creek Wilderness

Lost Creek Wilderness

Great backpacking location right on the colorado Trail accessible from denver

La Plata

La Plata

La Plata, sub 10 mile fourteener with easy parking and a fair bit of elevation...

Crested Butte to Crystal Mills via Schofield Pass

Crested Butte to Crystal Mills via Schofield Pass

the location. This hike is a difficult down then return uphill trek. The varied terrain, ranging from woods, aspens groves, canyons, and meadows make it well worth the journey.

Taking a sebatical

Taking a sebatical

Why Tyler isn't going to work for a bit.

Stuck in the snow after Mt. Democrat

Stuck in the snow after Mt. Democrat

The four pack followed by some 4wd.

White Ranch Open Space

White Ranch Open Space

White ranch is an easy and accessible hike close to denver.

Our 14ers List

Our 14ers List

We have done a few 14ers, here are the info on which ones, and what approaches we took

North Table Mountain

North Table Mountain

North Table is a very accessible Denver hike!

Mt Huron

Mt Huron

Our trip up Mt Huron

Mt Bierstadt

Mt Bierstadt

Mt Bierstadt is one of the most accessible 14ers that exist, but expect the crowds that go along with it.

Dalmatian Coast for the Frugal Traveler

Dalmatian Coast for the Frugal Traveler

My 2015 trip to Croatia was everything I hoped it could be!

Croatia (Dalmatia Region) - Plan Your Own Adventure

Croatia (Dalmatia Region) - Plan Your Own Adventure

Utilizing past experience of one frugal traveler, build your own Dalmatian Coast itinerary for a Croatian dream adventure.

A correction is coming

A correction is coming

A correction is always on the way. This is a reminder to myself to take advantage of good times!

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