Itching to get out of the house, but hesitant to go someplace that had a lot of people, we decided to drive about 2 hours to Pawnee National Grassland (north of Ft. Morgan, East of Ft. Collins) and walk trail 601 to the Pawnee Buttes. Driving through the grasslands was not as exciting as I […]
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Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is a raw, dynamic landscape, a testament to the powerful forces that have shaped and continue to shape the very islands. Our day hike in Hawaii Volcanos National Park visit was a sensory experience unlike any other, a journey through steaming vents, stark lava fields, and lush rainforests, all under the
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Visiting Pearl Harbor is more than just a historical tour; it’s a deeply moving pilgrimage to a site that forever altered the course of history. On a recent visit to Oahu, we dedicated a day to experiencing this significant landmark, a place where the echoes of a tragic past resonate with a powerful message of remembrance, resilience,
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Is a Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford Tour Worth It? An Honest Review When you are planning a whirlwind trip to London, certain monuments feel completely non-negotiable. You see photos of ancient stones and historic universities on every travel blog, and you think to yourself: “I’m already there, I have to go see it.” That
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In 2016, we opened the Atlas Obsura book to find a nearby attraction to visit for the day. A little over 2 hours away was Buford, WY, a town with a population of 1 (until 2017). What does a town of one look like we wondered? We made plans to go check it out the
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Getting around Spain is incredibly easy. The country has an expansive, efficient network of trains to choose from, making ambitious day trips feel entirely within reach. While we were based down in Málaga, we decided to hop on a morning train and head inland for a day trip to Ronda. But like all travel adventures,
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Crossing Borders: A Wild Day Trip to the Rock of Gibraltar from Málaga When you are bases in Málaga, the allure of the Costa del Sol is undeniable. But just a couple of hours down the coast lies a literal change of country. A few days ago, we decided to swap our Spanish tapas for
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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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This was my first trip to Spain and I was excited, but also wished I spent a little time reviewing some Spanish words/phrases. Justin had a bit of a head start on me in the Spanish language department — I showed up knowing how to ask where the bathroom is, please, thank you, your welcome,
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Having spent only a short few months living in Colorado, it felt like every single person I met had the same piece of advice: have you done the Hanging Lake hike? Hearing the constant praise for this legendary spot, I finally decided to see it for myself on September 30, 2014. I woke up early,
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