Total days: 5 days | Accommodations: Strater Hotel in Durango, New Sheridan Hotel in Telluride, cabin at Dunton Hot Springs | Transportation: Rented a car | Traveled with: Friends | Type of Trip: Hiking and scenic western sites | Highlights: hiking, Telluride gondola, hot springs dip, drinks at the Dunton Saloon DAY 1 At a glimpse: Exploring downtown DurangoTravel agenda: […]
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May
May
A resort playground and ritzy camping experience Dunton Hot Springs is one of the most unique settings I have ever been in. Dunton is a former mining town turned ghost town transformed incredible resort. Below is information on staying at the camp and what it’s like during a wedding. Click here for a long weekend […]
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May
May
Skip Zurich or Geneva and head to the Bernese Oberland region instead! Take the train to Interlaken and use as a home base to explore the quaint storybook Swiss villages that make this country so special. Reasons to visit below: Enchantment The small Bernese Oberland villages – some carless! – offer a real chance to […]
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May
May
Length of trip: 5 Days | Accommodations: 3 nights at hotel in Interlaken City, 1 night at hotel in Lauterbrunnen | Transportation: Walking in town, traveling via trains, ferries and cable cars| Traveled with: A girlfriend | Type of Trip: Emphasis on adventure, hiking and unique storybook towns along the way | Highlights: Canyoning, skydiving, train to Jungfraujoch and quaint mountain villages […]
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May
May
Preparing for the hike and tips along the way! The Tongariro Crossing is one of the World’s Most Epic Day Hikes according to National Geographic. Located on the North Island just below Taupo, Tongariro is a National Park and Dual World Heritage site featuring out-of-this-world volcanoes, craters, mineral springs, vivid green and blue lakes and […]
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Apr
Apr
Milford Sound was the highlight of our New Zealand trip. Not only do we recommend the drive there, but an overnight stay was the best decision we made. Here’s everything you need to know! The drive to Milford Sound is half the fun. From Queenstown, I recommend renting a car so you can stop at […]
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Apr
Apr
Total Days: 4 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in West Bay, Doha | Transportation: Taxis and some walking | Traveled: With a girlfriend| Type of Trip: Treating yourself to Middle Eastern culture and food | Highlights: Souks, Desert Safari, Al Thakira Mangroves Forest DAY 1 At a glimpse: A quintessential Doha dayTravel agenda: Once you’ve made […]
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Apr
Apr
Doha, the capital of Qatar, is the “little sister” city to Dubai. While Dubai offers ample accolades and record-breaking landmarks including the best hotel, tallest building and largest mall by total area, visitors in Doha won’t be disappointed with the Arabic-inspired architecture, waterfront sand dunes and authentic Middle-Eastern attractions. Not the largest in the world, […]
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Mar
Mar
Tips and interesting facts to read before traveling to Dubai or other parts of the UAE! Dubai is a show-off. The city currently holds the following records: tallest building, largest indoor ski resort, best hotel, largest flower garden, largest performing fountain and the list goes on. Residents are so wealthy they have buildings erected so […]
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Mar
Mar
Total Days: 6 Days | Accommodations: Hotel in Downtown Burj Dubai and Abu Dhabi | Transportation: Taxis mostly, a public bus to Abu Dhabi | Traveled: With a girlfriend| Type of Trip: Experiencing Middle Eastern culture, food and some striking landmarks | Highlights: Souks, Desert Safari, Mosques The slightly adjusted itinerary, with a reasonable amount of luxury, because it’s all relative when you’re in the city of opulence! If […]