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Walking in the Rain, Comfortably and Safely

How to Walk in the Rain Safely Enjoy Walking in the Rain As colder temperatures start returning across the U.S., so will our seasons' precipitation of rain, sleet, snow, and the hundreds of other nouns we use for the wet stuff. Regardless of the wetness, each type of...

5 Unusual Things to Do in Denver with Family Over Thanksgiving Week

Free Things to Do in Denver with Family During Thanksgiving My family joined me for Thanksgiving, and hosting fell into my lap. My sister and brother-in-law from Maine and my mother from Florida arrived with a week of "What are we doing today?" We are not a family who...

5 Unusual Things to Do Emerald Pools Zion National Park

5 Unusual Things to Do Emerald Pools Zion National Park

5 Unusual Things to Do at Emerald Pools in Zion National Park (note: this post was updated in 2022.) Zion National Park, a southwestern Utah must-stop, fashions gorgeous views and wild imaginations. Avoid the crowds by doing these 5 unusual things. Most folks will...

5 Unusual Things to Do in Monument Valley

5 Unusual Things to Do in Monument Valley

Five Unusual Things to Do in Monument Valley (note: this post was updated in 2022) Monument Valley, Utah, one of my most favorite places in the US, is often overlooked by travelers doing the great western park loop of our National Parks.  It shouldn't be. Monument...

How to Take a Free Walking Tour

How to Take a Free Walking Tour

"Free Walking Tours" Explained and Reviewed If you've traveled recently to major cities and you're a walker, you've likely come across the ubiquitous "Free Walking Tour." Although these tours are not necessarily all run by the same company, the business model is...

Save Money in Mexico through Time Share Presentation

Save Money in Mexico through Time Share Presentation

Save Money in Mexico through Time Share Presentation If you're getting ready to go to Mexico, especially Cancun or Cabo San Lucas, you've heard it from everyone--run as fast as you can from the Time Share Hawkers. But I'm here to tell you, they're your friends, and...

How to Get Married in Alaska on a Glacier

How to Get Married in Alaska on a Glacier

How to Get Married on a Glacier in Alaska (note: this post was updated in 2022) Steve and I dated for a year, then got engaged for a year, and then planned our wedding. For our fifth wedding (third for him, second for me) we refused to do things the way everyone else...

Galapagos for Cheaper: Hack the Galapagos

The Secrets to Doing the Galapagos for Cheaper I just got back from the Galapagos where we stayed for five days, and I have the secrets to how to do the Galapagos for cheap. You don't have to spend $4-5000 to enjoy the archipelago and see all the animals. No need to...