Ancient ruins from a magnificent kingdom. Mountains rising over a lush, fertile valley. Colorfully dressed llamas. Welcome to tiny Ollantaytambo, Peru, a mouthful of a town with its own enormous archaeological site, but forever overlooked next to … [Read more...] about 10 Things to do in Ollantaytambo, Peru: The Ultimate Guide to Ollantaytambo
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The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries (By a Local)
Cleveland, Ohio: if you're anything like me, chances are you just started singing "Cleveland Rocks" in your head (anyone else grow up watching the Drew Carey show after school and not understanding most of it?) Although I grew up just a few hours … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Tour of Cleveland Breweries (By a Local)
10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Kathmandu, Nepal
Chaotic streets. Colorful markets. Ancient temples. Nestled in a valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks, the ancient city of Kathmandu is as spiritual as it is urban; a stupa or temple is around every corner, a hidden courtyard through every … [Read more...] about 10 Fascinating Places to Visit in Kathmandu, Nepal
Katy: My Incredible Grandmother, My Travel Muse
In early February of 2019, my grandmother Katy passed away. She was 93, so we can say things like "she lived a long and happy life" and "it was not unexpected" but it was unexpected, because up until she had a stroke, she was in damn near perfect … [Read more...] about Katy: My Incredible Grandmother, My Travel Muse
2019 in Review: The Year of “Yes”
Well hello, hello. Welcome to our 4th installment of annual Year in Review posts. This year, I am 30 and writing this while wearing a bathrobe and sitting at my desk in my home office, because I have both a home and an office now. Exciting! Pull … [Read more...] about 2019 in Review: The Year of “Yes”
The 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs
Snowy mountains. A giant, salty desert. Rugged terrain. Beehive decor. Wait, what? You might think you know Utah, but Salt Lake City is FULL of surprises. Take the beehives, for example. Why are there beehives on everything!? Well, … [Read more...] about The 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs