My sister was in the middle of a big road trip and made sure to stop in Denver to see me before heading home. We signed up for a class together, caught up, and honestly spent most of the visit just resting after two weeks of her being on the go. But on Saturday, after […]
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Nine years ago this month, Justin and I embarked on our first international trip together—an adventure that would define our shared love for exploration. Just a few days after exploring the charming ruins of Cahal Pech in Belize, we embarked on a highly anticipated bus tour for a day visit to Tikal from San Ignacio.
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It was today, nine years ago, that our adventure in Belize began with a captivating dive into ancient Maya history at Cahal Pech, just a stone’s throw from San Ignacio. Cahal Pech offered a charming and intimate introduction to the Maya world that was uniquely its own. Getting to Cahal Pech was wonderfully easy from
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If you are looking for the perfect blend of rich history and pristine white-sand beaches, this 7-day Southern Alabama itinerary is the ultimate guide to exploring Mobile and Gulf Shores. For our anniversary, we decided on a week-long escape to southern Alabama, splitting our time between the historic port city of Mobile and the sandy
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San Antonio is undeniably famous for its vibrant Riverwalk, a lively artery pulsing with culture and entertainment. But on our recent long weekend getaway, while we certainly enjoyed a stroll along its banks, we were determined to delve deeper into the city’s rich and pivotal history. Our focus? Stepping back in time through its remarkable
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We originally planned a casual walk at Petroglyph National Monument, just looking to enjoy the New Mexico sunshine and stretch our legs. But as is often the case in our National Parks, the plan changed the moment we saw a sign for a ranger-led walk at the visitor center. Having enjoyed all the ranger-led walks
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When Justin suggested a day trip to Hadrian’s Wall from Edinburgh, I’ll admit, my knowledge of its significance was minimal. I knew it was old, and… well, it was a wall. But trusting his passion for history and Rabbie’s reputation for excellent small-group tours, I signed us up for the “Hadrian’s Wall, Roman Britain &
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Nestled in eastern Oklahoma, the Spiro Mounds Archaeological Center offers a fascinating glimpse into a prehistoric American Indian culture that thrived in this region centuries ago. Our recent visit was a journey back in time, a chance to explore the remnants of a significant Mississippian Period site and learn about the Spiro people who built
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From the moment you arrive, New Orleans wraps itself around you — the smell of something frying nearby, the faint sound of a trumpet from a few blocks away, the iron-lace balconies casting shadows on streets that feel like they belong to another century. We spent a long weekend in New Orleans in December 2019,
The Ultimate 2 Days in Paris Must See Itinerary: Art, Icons, and Lessons in Gratitude There is a distinct magic to the European rail system. To be able to board a clean, fast, and incredibly affordable train in one country and step out into the heart of another just a couple of hours later is
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Chasing Clouds and Cabernet: A Magical Day Trip to Montserrat and Oller del Mas Looking back through our travel archives from 2018, there is one crisp autumn morning in Spain that stands completely frozen in time. It was a day where geography, history, and viticulture combined into a perfect, cinematic sensory experience. Leaving behind the
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