5 Adventures in Peru

5 Adventures in Peru

After finishing grad school in 2008, I still wasn’t ready to face the real world and get a grown-up job. Instead, I decided to cash in some skymiles and head down south to Peru with a pilot friend, L, with whom I had worked over 

A travel log of an epic road trip through the South

A travel log of an epic road trip through the South

Let’s talk about road trips. I know they are not for everyone and some people go stir crazy if they are stuck in a car too long. But I love them. If done right, a road trip is one of the best ways to see 

Top Ten Things to do in Boise, Idaho

Top Ten Things to do in Boise, Idaho

As a proud Boisean, I am pleased to share my list of top ten things to do in Boise, Idaho. One of the first things I do when researching a place I’m going to visit is to try and find some must sees for that 

Exploring Alaska Part 2: Experiences

Exploring Alaska Part 2: Experiences

In the Part 1 of this discussion on Alaska, we recommended some places to visit if you are fortunate enough to visit this beautiful state. This post will talk about some fun Alaska experiences and adventures to have. In no particular order, here are a 

Exploring Alaska Part 1: Towns

Exploring Alaska Part 1: Towns

During the summers before and after I went to grad school, I spent the four months working at a helicopter company located next to Denali National Park in Alaska. It was glorious. I love Alaska; next to Idaho it is probably my favorite state. In 

Train Travel Tips for Two Weeks in Canada

Train Travel Tips for Two Weeks in Canada

Taking the train across Canada was a dream come true for me. I do not remember when I first learned that it is possible to ride a train across Canada, but I was young and it remained a dream of mine for many years. After 

Checking the Pendleton Round-Up off my bucket list

Checking the Pendleton Round-Up off my bucket list

The Pendleton Round-Up has been on my bucket list for years and I have finally checked it off! I am going to tell you all about it, but first, let’s talk for a minute about bucket lists. Now you may not be quite as obsessed 

A weekend in the North Cascades

A weekend in the North Cascades

As has been mentioned a time or two, I’m a bit of a fan of National Parks. Likewise, B and I are big fans of getting away for short weekend trips. These two likes came together last weekend when we ventured northwest to the North 

My own Roman Holiday

My own Roman Holiday

Last weekend I was feeling a bit nostalgic so I watched Roman Holiday on Netflix. In this movie, Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck spend a whirlwind day doing all the things Audrey wanted to do in the Eternal City. It made me think about my 

A Taste of New Mexico

A Taste of New Mexico

I was lucky enough to experience a New Mexico weekend getaway and I highly recommend you plan one yourself. I feel New Mexico is a gem and one of our most underrated states. So I suggest you visit before the secret gets out. You do