Carry-On Only Travel Made Easy: The Two-Bag Setup I Use
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Carry-On Only Travel Made Easy: The Two-Bag Setup I Use

If you’re a carry-on only traveler, or want to be one, having the right luggage and daypack can make all the difference. Whether it’s a 1-night business trip, weekend getaway or longer trip, Gregory Packs Quadro Pro Hardcase 22″ and Rhune 28L Daypack are my ultimate travel essentials. These two pieces offer the perfect balance … Continue reading

Girls Weekend in Big Bend: What to do in Terlingua, Texas
3 Day Getaways / Explore Texas

Girls Weekend in Big Bend: What to do in Terlingua, Texas

The first time I escaped to the West Texas desert I was hooked. My friend Carroll introduced me to the magical corner of the country on a multi-day road trip I dubbed 2 Chicks, 5 Days, 1001 miles. Since then I’ve been back a couple of times, including this weekend getaway with Carol and another … Continue reading

Rest and Relaxation Weekend at The Broadmoor
3 Day Getaways / Explore Colorado / Hot Spots To Stay

Rest and Relaxation Weekend at The Broadmoor

When my friend Lisa planned a girls weekend at The Broadmoor for part of her 50th birthday celebration I was all in. I had a pretty intense travel and writing schedule for a few weeks and this was to be a weekend of R&R with some gal pals. It was my light at the end … Continue reading

The Edge of Wild in Bachelor Gulch
3 Day Getaways / Explore Colorado / Hot Spots To Stay

The Edge of Wild in Bachelor Gulch

Where do you go to get away from your “go mode?”  Where do you go to recharge your batteries, maybe find a little adventure, lose track of time, and let go of your daily insanity?  I was desperately seeking a solo weekend to do all of those.  Where did I go?  To the edge of … Continue reading

3 Favorite Colorado Road Trips From Denver (All Under 2 Hours)
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3 Favorite Colorado Road Trips From Denver (All Under 2 Hours)

Colorado road trips from Denver don’t require long drives to feel like a true escape. Within two hours, you can trade city streets for mountain views, historic downtowns, and wide-open spaces that define the state’s outdoor spirit. Here are three of my favorite Colorado road trips from Denver. These easy, rewarding getaways are great places … Continue reading

The Seduction of Scottsdale:  How to Spend 48 Hours in this Sultry Arizona Destination
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The Seduction of Scottsdale: How to Spend 48 Hours in this Sultry Arizona Destination

There’s something sexy about the desert.  I’ve often heard the allure of the desert is as enticing as a drug.  Perhaps it’s the sultry hot days as the brown of the earth morphs into the blue of the sky as heat waves blur the distance.  It could be the ruggedness of the landscape.  Maybe it’s … Continue reading