WINTER ACTIVITIES Ski or Board at one of the 14 ski resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe, with elite options like Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, Northstar and Homewood on the North side of the lake. Other mountain activities include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, tubing or Ice skating at Squaw rink for those interested. Apres Ski! […]
Tag Archives: adventure
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Feb
Feb
Fun facts and tips about road tripping through Nevada, Utah and Arizona, focusing on national parks and natural attractions. The “Mighty Five” are the five national parks in Utah: Zion, Bryce, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands. An entrance fee or annual pass is required to enter the parks, though most cars can get in for […]
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Dec
Dec
Good Stocking Stuffers that travelers and adventurers want and actually need! Mask holder: store your masks in a pouch or case for easy access and to keep them clean. Phone mount and charger for your car: because road trips are the new ideal way to travel. Buy one that can do both so you can […]
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Aug
Aug
Fun facts and interesting tidbits I learned from traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea, Petra and Madaba The streets of downtown Amman are lively with vendors, music and food. They spill onto the sidewalks and streets during the day and at night. In some stores, the price of an item will be written […]
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Aug
Aug
Essential items to pack and what to wear in Jordan I traveled to Jordan in October 2019, during the beginning of “winter.” It was in the 80s-90s during the day and 60s at night. My trip was organized through a tour with Intrepid. These are the items that were an absolute must! Pack these items: […]
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Aug
Aug
Traveling to Amman, Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea, Madaba and Jerash with Intrepid Travel Jordan was bundled with my Egyptian trip so I flew directly from Cairo International Airport. It’s a proud country with some of the most unique scenery in the world. That being said, Jordan has economic problems, a huge population of […]
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Jul
Jul
Take advantage of the lack of crowds and tourists and head to these spots this summer: Hudson River ParkBetween the West Side Highway and Hudson River lies the Hudson River Park. This 4+ mile riverfront park includes bike lanes, piers, gardens and is chock full of beautiful landscapes and new areas to explore. Though the pathway […]
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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
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 […]
07
May
May
Tips for rental cars and road trips in NZ! New Zealand was my first experience renting a car where residents (and visitors -some of whom don’t know what they are doing!) drive on the left side of the road. Here’s what I learned: It takes some getting used to. We booked a car on day […]