One of the most spectacular drives in Colorado (and it takes a lot for me to say that – I’ve lived in Colorado for 27 years!) is over Independence Pass! It’s a beautiful drive during the summer as well (it closes for the winter season), but it’s extra special during the autumn when it’s speckled […]

October 10, 2017

Leaf Peeping over Independence Pass

1. Best Time to Visit The park is much busier in early May (even on a Thursday) than I anticipated. The busiest season is early March through fall. We arrived at the park around 11am and waited 30 minutes before entering (there’s only one entrance/exit to and from this park). Many of the pull-offs have […]

July 18, 2017

3 Tips for Your Visit to Arches National Park

With only a mountain pass between Vail and where I live, it’s fun to pop over and play tourist on occasion! As most people know, Vail is a skiing and winter hotspot – but it’s also a terrific summer destination. One could easily spend days in this area, with so many activities. Vail is easy […]

July 17, 2017

How to Spend a Summer Day in Vail Colorado

If you enjoy getting off the beaten path, Ameland is a great spot to visit when traveling in Europe. Ameland is in the Wadden Islands off the northern coast of The Netherlands. With it’s small size, abundance of nature/history, and easy access – it’s a hidden gem and an authentic taste of Europe for international […]

May 4, 2017

3 Days on Ameland in The Netherlands

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