One of our favorite ways to explore a new place is by doing a biking or walking tour. It combines our favorite things — burning off all the food we eat on vacation, and exploring places often not listed in our well-worn Lonely Planet guidebook. But more importantly — it…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
So it’s going to sounds weird, but our latest 2 day road trip adventure was pretty much inspired (okay, completely!) by my computer’s desktop wallpaper. You’ve all seen the shot, I’m sure. It’s that unmistakable river bend known as horseshoe canyon. But to me, it resembles an island on some…
Milford Sound is remote. Very remote. It’s here that you’ll find New Zealand scenery on a scale you’ve likely never experienced. But is it worth the 4+ hour drive ONE WAY from Queenstown just to see nature? In short, yes. As I told Kevin, it would be like flying halfway…
Let’s face it. I’ve never been into science fiction or fantasy. I haven’t read a single Harry Potter novel and couldn’t even begin to fake knowing the plotline for Lord of the Rings (other than it involves a ring… And a gremlin-like creature who constantly says, “my precious”). And yes,…
