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

Leadville UTV Tour
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long weekend in Leadville CO
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Van Gogh Immersive Experience
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Afternoon in Colorado Springs & Manitou Springs
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International Adventures

Fun Day Trip to the Rock of Gibraltar from Málaga
Fun Day Trip to the Rock of Gibraltar from Málaga
Crossing Borders: A Wild Day Trip to the Rock of Gibraltar from Málaga When you are bases in Málaga,...
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Day Trip from Edinburgh to Hadrian's Wall, Roman Britain & the Scottish Borders
When Justin suggested a day trip to Hadrian’s Wall from Edinburgh, I’ll admit, my knowledge...
Teatro Romano and Alcazaba in Málaga
Visiting the Teatro Romano and Alcazaba in Málaga: 2,000 Years in One Afternoon
During our 5 day stay in Malaga, we made sure we visited the Teatro Romano and Alcazaba in Málaga. There...
Southern Sky
Seeing the Southern Sky for the First Time
One of the most profound joys of travel is experiencing the world from a different perspective, and sometimes,...
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...

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
  • January - San Francisco, CA
  • June - Dodge City, KS
  • August - Leadville & Beaver Creek, CO
  • September - Dinosaur National Monument (pending)
  • November - TBD