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

Meow Wolf Denver
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Alcatraz
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Great Sand Dunes
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International Adventures

visit to Tikal from San Ignacio
Day Trip: Amazing visit to Tikal from San Ignacio, Belize
Nine years ago this month, Justin and I embarked on our first international trip together—an adventure...
Cahal Pech
A Relaxing morning roaming Cahal Pech in San Ignacio, Belize
It was today, nine years ago, that our adventure in Belize began with a captivating dive into ancient...
Australia Itinerary Map
A 23-Day Adventure Through Australia and New Zealand
This is a post about our incredible 23-day journey through the stunning landscapes and vibrant cities...
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Glow Worm Kayaking Tour in Rotorua NZ
Sometimes, the most extraordinary experiences unfold in the quietest of settings. Our glow worm kayaking...
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Climbing the Auckland Bridge
Fresh off the exhilarating high of our Sydney Harbour Bridge climb, but disappointed that the Brisbane...

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
  • Coming soon