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
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
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 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
To Cleveland! The land of endless sports disappointment and conversations about lake effect.
Merry MidWest Roadtrip Part I: North Shore of Lake Superior
The start of our midwest roadtrip: MN and Canada
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
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.
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.
Getting started on our bike trip!
We are off to Europe with a one way ticket to Paris and our bikes!
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.
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)
From CDMX to Denver to NC and back again! Our travels take us home and back out and about!
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
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
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 (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
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!
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
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!
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.
Our 14ers List
We have done a few 14ers, here are the info on which ones, and what approaches we took
Mt Bierstadt
Mt Bierstadt is one of the most accessible 14ers that exist, but expect the crowds that go along with it.
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 always on the way. This is a reminder to myself to take advantage of good times!