Key West is more than just the end of U.S. 1—it’s a pocket-sized island crammed with more history, literary legends, and iconic bars than almost anywhere else in the country. Planning a full three-day escape (plus 2 travel days) here requires a good strategy, balancing the must-see historical tours with the necessary Key West traditions, […]
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When we started planning our Key West trip, I stumbled upon the Key Lime Pie Walking Tours. At first, I was intrigued—a guided tour dedicated entirely to this iconic Florida dessert? Sign me up! But when I saw the price tag, especially after we’d already splurged on other tours, we decided to create our own
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Like many of our trips, we love to eat local, so eating & drinking in Mobile was no different. We found a fantastic blend of high-end Southern cuisine, casual dining spots recommended by locals, and some breweries. Let us share the 6 Restaurants & 2 Breweries we went to. Click here to check out our
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Pensacola Day Trip: How to Maximize 24 Hours of History and Adventure with two places to eat Sometimes, the best adventures are the ones that pack a punch, and our recent Pensacola Day Trip was exactly that. In just 24 hours, we traded a lively street festival for a lighthouse climb and finished with a
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My First Time at a Buc-ee’s I hadn’t heard much about Buc-ee’s. Then, a store opened in Colorado in March 2024 and suddenly it seemed to be all anyone was talking about. Last fall on a road trip with Justin between Florida and South Carolina, we kept seeing the signs for a Buc-ee’s and decided
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Each year for our birthdays or anniversary we try to go out to a nice dinner. We’ve been to some great spots around Denver like Fruition (now closed), Borolo Grill, Venice (a great Italian place), and some interesting vegan places. But this year, for my birthday, a craving hit me that I just couldn’t ignore:
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Well folks, this post might not be as exciting as other food posts. The simple truth is, we found ourselves gravitating toward the same two spots in Ouray, and our other culinary excursions were a bit of a mixed bag. Ouray Dinners: The Outlaw & Ouray Brewery Ouray Brewery was a highlight, largely due to
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Back in early 2015, not long after I moved to Colorado, A girlfriend, brimming with excitement, insisted I experience this “Colorado institution,” a “must-go.” with her and her two young kids. I walked in with an open mind, but what I found was… bewildering. It was cafeteria-style back then – grab a tray, order your
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While I liked the feel of Fairbanks, a small town, I wasn’t loving the food. I am sure there are wonderful places and menu items places, just not really what I happened to order. Bahn Thai We heard that Fairbanks had a lot of Thai restaurants, its a common cuisine there. And there were for
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Lat65 – Our first day in Fairbanks we decided to walk to Lat65 to get some fresh air and the lay of the land. Lat65 had lots of seating, a good selection of beer, and BBQ. It looked like the area was either expanding or being remodeled. I ordered the Pilsner sunrise and Justin had the
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We enjoy eating out when we travel. We tried to utilize the hotel free breakfast for 60% of the time since food in Alaska tended to cost more. These are the places we went and what we thought — of course your experience my vary. Alaska Chopped and Chowdered – Justin got the Alaskan Rustic
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We made it to five breweries while in town. Onsite Brewery Company – We walked from our hotel to this mid-town climbing themed brewery. While it had both indoor and outdoor seating, it was a nice day and we took advantage of sitting outside on a picnic table. Denise ordered the Rappel Lager and Justin
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I was in San Francisco for work without Justin, when that happens, I tend to eat foods I know he doesn’t enjoy as much as me (such as Ethiopian (which I also had in SF, Indian, and Thai). I’m not really a fast food gal, but there are times when that is what is available,
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San Francisco’s culinary landscape is a melting pot of global flavors, and Oren’s Hummus has carved out a delicious niche with its authentic and vibrant Middle Eastern cuisine. On a recent visit with a friend, we decided to immerse ourselves in their offerings by ordering the sampler dish, a brilliant way to experience the breadth
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On a weeklong trip to Burlington & Winooski Vermont, we went to two standout restaurants in/near Burlington, VT that really stood out to me. Our House Bistro A small restaurant in Winooski made an impression. Nestled in the revitalized Winooski’s circle, this small restaurant fills up quickly. We were fortunate to be able to walk
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We finally made it to one of Manhattan’s most legendary dining rooms: the Russian Tea Room on 57th Street. Our yearly tradition of hitting a well-known NYC institution brought us here for a late dinner (sadly, no time for the famous High Tea!). The Vibe: Stepping inside is a truly transportive experience. The interior is everything you hear: ornate,
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Tulsa, Oklahoma, surprised us in many ways, and one of the most unexpected (and surprisingly delightful) discoveries was pickle pizza. Yes, you read that right. Pickles. On a pizza. Now, I’m a fan of a good briny bite, so when I spotted this intriguing concoction at ZaZa’s Pizzeria inside the bustling Mother Road Market, my
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I haven’t been to the World Trade Center area since September 11, 2002. The first decade I thought it would be too hard to go there, and the years since, I never made it a priority wondering how it would feel. I was in building 6 or 8 of the World Trade Center that day
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While my family doesn’t visit me that often, we’ve done a lot around Colorado. Coming up with new ideas is sometimes a challenge. But then I remembered the Hammond Candy Factory in north Denver that doesn’t require reservations and is free so it saved my tush by not planning in advance and balanced well with
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In town for a football game, we happened to walk by Legal Draft and decided to stop in for just one drink, due to time limitations. We were surprised with how big the place was, and later learned their distribution area is huge. A live band was playing good music and the atmosphere was happy.
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