2025: Year of Travel in Review
2025: Low on blogging, still high on shenanigans! Here’s a wrap-up of where the year took me.
Year in Review: 2023 Travel
‘Tis the season to reflect, while also looking forward to 2024. Below are my five favorite destinations of 2023, plus five highlight experiences and a collection of photos from each trip I’ve taken. Cheers to 2023, and Happy New Year! 5 Highlight Experiences of 2023 January St. Thomas Alyeska Nordic Spa February Calisto Canyon Cabin …
Rainforests & Festivals: The Best of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in October
I’m of the mindset that a visit to a national park is always a good idea, so when a friend of mine was presenting at a conference in Seattle during the fall of 2022 and she and her husband had decided to extend their trip, we started tossing around ideas of where we should go …
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One Week in Mérida, Mexico
A friend from college wished me a happy birthday and then not so casually added, “Also, I’m probably moving to Germany, so you should come visit me in Mérida before I leave!” Done, and done. You don’t have to ask me twice! Erika grew up in Mexico, but she and I met in a painting …
A Week in Colorado: The Best of Both Worlds
I love Colorado for many of the same reasons that I love living in Alaska. Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure or hoping to spend some time in a vibrant city, Colorado has them both! Here’s how we spent a week in Denver, Vail, Boulder, and Rocky Mountain National Park during the summer of …
Kicking Off Summer in Cordova
Each summer I try to visit someplace in Alaska where I haven’t been before. The state is so large and there are so many remote nooks and crannies, it’s not difficult to find a new spot to go adventuring! The summer of 2022 took me to Cordova for the first time. My friend Liz and …
Spring in San Antonio: Making the Most of a Conference
Spring of 2023 gave me my first opportunity to visit Texas: the National Art Education Association conference was happening in San Antonio! While spring in Alaska can be beautiful, it is also frequently met with impatience on my part. It’s a great time to enjoy the snow in the sunshine, but while most other areas …
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Spring Break in the Desert: Four Outdoorsy Days near Vegas
When it comes to visiting Vegas, most people automatically think of casinos, shows, and the strip. What most people don’t realize is just how many amazing outdoor spaces are best accessed from Sin City! After visiting National Parks such as Arches and Joshua Tree, I quickly came to the conclusion that I love the desert. …
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My Top 25 Fairbanks Favorites: The Best of Interior Alaska
Chena! Just kidding, but isn’t that the first thing everybody says when you mention Fairbanks? “Oooh you just have to go to Chena Hot Springs!” While I don’t totally disagree, there is so much more to interior Alaska that is worth visiting! Fairbanks is located more or less in the geographic center of Alaska, which, …
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2022 Year of Travel in Review
2022 was probably my busiest year of travel yet! Below are my five favorite destinations of the year, plus five highlight experiences and a collection of photos from each trip. 5 Favorite Destinations of 2022 5 Highlight Experiences of 2022 January East Coast & Pittsburgh Cabo, Mexico February Seward Alyeska March Las Vegas Cali Fairbanks …