Destinations

where we've been

Our Travel Map

Since 2016, we’ve been exploring together—racking up miles, stamps in our passports, and way too many brewery visits to count. The map below shows everywhere we’ve traveled as a couple (in green), plus the states Denise has explored solo (in yellow). Justin’s been to all 50 states, and we’re slowly working on getting Denise there too!

By the Numbers

     🗺️ States visited together: 31
     🌎 Countries explored: 9 (and counting)
     ✈️ Furthest north: Arctic Circle, Alaska
     🏖️ Most visited state: Florida. we keep going back for a reason!
    🎯 Next on our list: We are thinking about this now, check back soon
    🍺 Breweries visited: Over 300!!  Check the list here as this keeps growing

Recent Adventures

Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway
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Western Kansas Road Trip Itinerary
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Breathtaking aerial view of the Manhattan skyline with the Hudson River, showcasing New York City's dense architecture.
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International Adventures

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Day Trip from Edinburgh to Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & the Scottish Borders
When Justin suggested a day trip to Hadrian’s Wall from Edinburgh, I’ll admit, my knowledge...
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Our Stockton Dunes Quad Biking Adventure
The vast and ever-shifting landscape of the Stockton Sand Dunes in Port Stephens Australia is truly a...
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Climbing the Auckland Bridge
Fresh off the exhilarating high of our Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, but disappointed that the Brisbane...
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Climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge
As soon as we got off the train at Circular Quay in Sydney and walked outside, we were at the hub of...
Iguazu Falls
Experiencing Iguazú Falls from both Brazil and Argentina
I was in Brazil for a work trip in October 2013, and two coworkers and I decided we’d take a few...

Where We’ve Been: A Timeline

Wondering how we went from weekend road trips to chasing the midnight sun in Alaska? Here’s our journey, year by year. Places in italics are Denise’s solo adventures.

2016
  • Wyoming
  • Jan & March – New York
  • March – Seattle, WA
  • May – California
  • May – Pagosa Springs, CO & Taos, NM
  • June – Seattle, WA
  • July – Cruise
  • November - Belize
2017
  • March – San Diego, CA
  • June – Montana (Missoula, Bozeman)
  • June – Austin, TX
2018
  • March – Paint Mines, CO
  • April – Crested Butte, CO
  • April – Kansas City, MO
  • June – California
  • June – Chicago
  • July – Cruise
  • October – Frisco, CO
  • November – Spain
  • December – Los Angeles, CA
2019
  • March – London, England
  • March – Paris, France
  • May – Utah (Zion NP)
  • June – San Diego, CA
  • July – Sioux Falls, SD
  • August – Boston, MA
  • August – New York
  • December – New Orleans, LA
2020
  • February – New York
  • July – Crested Butte, CO
  • September – Road Trip South Dakota & Missouri
2021
  • March – Flagstaff, AZ
  • April – Kanab, UT
  • June – Florida
  • August – Sequoia NP
  • October – New York, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Portland
  • November - Hawaii
2022
  • March – Florida
  • May – Orange County, CA
  • May – New York
  • June – Boston
  • June – Sacramento, CA
  • July – Florida
  • September – Tulsa, OK & Arkansas Road Trip
  • November - Florida
2023
  • March – Manitou Springs, CO
  • April – Florida
  • May – New York
  • July – Scotland
  • August – Portland, OR
  • September – New York
  • October – Durango, CO
  • November – Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast) and New Zealand (North Island)
  • December - Florida
2024
  • February – New York
  • April – Albuquerque, NM
  • April -Dallas, TX
  • April – New York
  • July – Burlington, VT
  • July – Steamboat Springs, CO
  • October – San Antonio, TX
  • November – Road Trip – Florida, South Carolina, Georgia
2025
  • February - San Francisco, CA
  • May - Wyoming (2- Laramie, Casper)
  • May - Alaska
  • July - NY & FL
  • August - Ouray & Telluride, CO
  • August - North Platte, NE
  • Sept/Oct - Pensacola, FL and Mobile & Gulf Shores, AL
  • December - Key West, FL
2026
  • January - San Francisco, CA
  • June - Dodge City, KS
  • August - TBD