Do the Research before you go…
So you can see, learn, and experience more while you’re there.
Go, Go, Do Spots
American Southwest
From kayaking the Colorado River, to sleeping in a Navajo Hogan in Monument Valley, to watching the stars in Canyonlands National Park, to digging for petrified wood in eastern Arizona, join us for road trips in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, and California.
Asia (Japan & Thailand)
We started with Tokyo but are expanding our Japan experience. Plus, (coming soon) join us for an amazing tour through Bangkok and the Krabi area. These two sneak peaks of very different parts of Asia are stunning.
Europe
Our experiences in Europe include typical tourist areas and those that don’t make a lot of standard lists. But all of the stops are rich in experiences and cuisine. Posts coming soon include Serbia, Greece, Istanbul and Iceland.
The Blog
How to Build an Amazing Trip: The Joy of Planning
Every once in a while I find a blogger who is a kindred spirit. I find someone like the Invisible Tourist whom I think I would be friends with, whom I want to hang out with, and whom I trust…
Hindsight Lessons: Travel Plans in Retrospect
Just planning a trip gives me a huge amount of joy. I love reading everything I can get my hands on before I set out, from novels set in the region to travel blogs. I find the “must see” sights…
A Day in Capitol Reef National Park: Canyons, Bridges, and Pie!
Thrilled to my toes with my night in Canyonlands, I headed toward Capitol Reef National Park. I’d have a full day in Capitol Reef, the only full day of my trip and I was excited to finally get to do…
Bryce Canyon Hike: The Quickest of Loops
I knew I had to get home, but Bryce called to me. I had just enough time to get in a quick Bryce Canyon Hike and I desperately wanted to have hiked all of Utah’s Mighty 5. When I was…
Reveling in Dark Skies: The Milky Way and Sunrise at Mesa Arch
I felt determined to see the Milky Way. After missing it in Monument Valley (both due to overcast weather and poor planning — why didn’t I think about moonlight?), I had a mission. But, how to do it? I thought…
An Evening Hiking in Arches National Monument
I knew this stop would be quick, but it was worth it for a bucket-list hike in a bucket-list park. Hiking in Arches has been on “must do” list for ages, but it’s just so far out of the way!…
Speed Running 4 of the “Mighty 5” of Utah’s National Parks
I’m sitting here munching on strawberry rhubarb pie that I picked on in Capitol Reef National Park on Saturday, just trying to remember every bit of my wild 40 hours speed running 4 of the big 5 of Utah’s National…