Unique Experiences

Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

Dinner in a Yurt: Our Honest Review of the Tennessee Pass Cookhouse

Some experiences you book because they’re objectively fine-dining perfection. Others you book because they’re unique, atmospheric, and you’re willing to pay a premium for the memory. The Tennessee Pass Cookhouse, just outside Leadville, Colorado, falls firmly into the second category for us — and that distinction is the most important thing to know if you’re […]

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Tanking the North Platte River

For about eight years now, a rather unique image has floated around in the back of our minds – a picture Justin stumbled upon in a magazine while we were making vision boards: people floating serenely down a river in what looked like a repurposed stock tank. It seemed utterly whimsical, perfectly quirky, and immediately

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My First Clothing-Optional Hot Springs Experience at Orvis (Ridgeway, CO)

I’m no stranger to the restorative power of hot springs. Over the years of living in Colorado, I’ve dipped into about ten different mineral-rich pools, from rustic riverside soaks to more developed resorts. Each one offers its unique charm. However, my recent visit to Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway, Colorado, marked a significant first: my

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A Walk on Matanuska Glacier

When you think Alaska, you think glaciers, mountains, wildlife. When I was doing research into what to do when Justin was at work, I saw about a dozen tours to the Matanuska Glacier. I wanted to do it, but I couldn’t do it without Justin. My first glacier was supposed to be with him. Once

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Witnessing a Rocket Launch

We visited the Kennedy Space Center in 2022 and was fascinated by the exhibits, wouldn’t it be neat to watch a launch? When it turned out that a rocket launch would be happening when we were in the general area, I knew that we had to go to watch. It was the SpaceX Falcon 9

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Climbing the Auckland Bridge

Fresh off the exhilarating high of our Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, but disappointed that the Brisbane Bridge Climb didn’t work out due to weather/lightning, we found ourselves in Auckland, New Zealand, and couldn’t resist the opportunity to experience another iconic bridge from a unique perspective. This time, it was the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and we

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Kanab UT KHill Hiking Trail Justin on ledge

8 Awesome Things to Do in Kanab, Utah

When we were planning this leg of our southwest road trip, one specific landscape kept calling our names: slot canyons. We wanted that classic Utah experience of wandering through deep, twisting, ribbon-like sandstone walls. As it turns out, Kanab is the ultimate basecamp for slot canyons. Positioned perfectly in southern Utah, it sits within striking

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Greenwich meridian line

Straddling Time: Why the Greenwich Meridian Line Is the Ultimate Geocentric Roadside Attraction

When you have a few days to explore London completely on your own, the world opens up well beyond the central tourist hubs. You don’t have to stay glued to the West End or the underground tube stations; instead, you can easily slip away for a quick, breezy half-day escape down the river. On the

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