There’s no guarantee your flight will take off, even if the forecast looks good. Wind can be a factor and the rule of thumb is that the balloons don’t fly when the wind is over 10mph. To avoid disappointment, plan for at least three mornings in Cappadocia and book a flight for the first morning […]
Author Archives: Penelope
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What to see and do with a 24 hour stop in Page, just a few minutes from the Utah border! Horseshoe Bend It is 100% worth it to be here for sunrise or sunset. Otherwise half of Horseshoe Bend will be in shade, making it hard to see the full canyon and bending Colorado River. […]
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Ticking off the “Mighty Five” National Parks in Utah is a worthwhile pursuit, but red rock fatigue will set in if you are just going to look at the views. Instead of being excited for a new park, it will feel like more of the same. Mix it up with some must-do activities within and […]
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Bryce National Park and Zion National Park are only a 1.5hr drive apart and are often paired together when visiting the area. Below are the best tips for how to spend your time in each. Bryce Bryce is the smallest National Park in Utah and can easily be experienced in 2 days max. Bryce is […]
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If you have limited time, below are the four things I would prioritize in Utah and Arizona along with suggestions and tips! Hoodoos in the Snow Bryce Canyon is one of the most populated hoodoo locations in the world. Hoodoos are irregular columns of rocks formed by weather and erosion. These sandstone rocks sit in […]
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The Town Moab is only 5 square miles, with about 5,000 residents. Stay at a hotel on North Main Street so that you can walk to cafes, restaurants and shops. The town is dwarfed by red rocks and the La Sur Mountains and is perfect for anyone seeking adventure in the middle of nowhere USA. […]
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Eight reasons why November – February is a fantastic time to travel to Utah (with a suggested side trip to Arizona). Less PeopleUtah’s national parks are some of the most popular in the country. For example: half a million people visit Zion every month from June-September. In the winter, it’s closer to 150K people a […]
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One of my favorite ways to escape the city and get some fresh air is by hiking. I got hooked on this activity when I lived in San Francisco, though New England has it’s own charm and impressive trails as well! The hikes below are short drives (within 2.5 hours) of Boston. I recommend AllTrails […]
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Eight Days Exploring Cairo, Aswan and Luxor with Intrepid Travel in October 2019 If you’re on the edge of booking an Egyptian trip or a Cairo-based tour, allow me to push you one way or other! Below is my very thorough take and experience on the Discover Egypt & Jordan Intrepid tour. I wouldn’t have […]
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My Experience in Egypt as a Solo, Blonde Female Traveler Egypt has a low crime rate, a strong police presence and screenings/ checkpoints throughout the country, yet it gets a bad rep. Since 2011, tourism numbers have plummeted, though it seems to be slowly picking up again. After having traveled in Egypt, I didn’t ever […]