Kevin and I have visited New York City countless times — doing the typical things like eating our way through Chinatown and taking in a Broadway show. We’ve also done plenty of walking tours covering everything from architecture to food. And of course, as a former NBC Page nearly 2…
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We just got back from spending 5 days in New Mexico, traveling from Albuquerque to Santa Fe. As usual, we put together a packed itinerary. Let’s just say, New Mexico didn’t disappoint on unique spots. There was our tour of the Very Large Array — the eerie backdrop for the…
Back roads can often lead to unexpected adventures. Venture off the freeway onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you’ll see what we mean. The historic area encompasses more than 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque to Santa Fe. Long empty highway from…
Santa Fe is such a relaxing place. But it can get a little hectic around some of the well-known tourists spots, especially in the summer. The crowds come out in mass to enjoy the gorgeous Santa Fe weather and all that southwestern food. That’s when we decided to compile a…
Santa Fe’s compact downtown is one of the best places to do an organized walking tour. There’s virtually no humidity and the weather in the summer is near perfect. After a quick Google search, I learned that Santa Fe typically has over 300 days of sunshine a year. But really,…
Kevin and I have been loving our time exploring Old Town Santa Fe. But we were ready to hit the high road from Santa Fe to Taos for a big road trip adventure. This is a full-day excursion with 7 total stops mapped out every 45 minutes or so. Meaning…Kevin,…
If there is one thing that Kevin and I love more than a food walking tour, it’s a biking tour. We think it’s one of the best ways to see a city and get some low-impact exercise all at once. And besides, after several days in Santa Fe, we could…
Kevin and I just got back from spending 5 days in New Mexico for the July 4th holiday. It was tough narrowing down what to do, especially since I kept coming up with one day trip after another. But one spot quickly topped my list — a day trip to…
Kevin and I were recently in San Francisco to celebrate our friend Brandon’s landmark 40th birthday. It was a pretty wild weekend between his birthday festivities and the fact that it was gay pride weekend — pretty much a national holiday in these parts! But despite all this, Kevin and…
During our two years living in San Francisco, Kevin and I visited Sonoma wine country on just three occasions. Kevin worked in Santa Rosa, so he never wanted to go over the weekend. But that wasn’t the only reason. We shared one car — a stick shift none-the-less. I had…