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Road Trip: Sands, Stalagmites and Snow in New Mexico

New Mexico is the stuff that road trip dreams are made of. Long stretches of lunar-like landscapes with distant peaks that always feel slightly out of reach, the kind of warm heat that you want to sink into and stay in a while. It’s a place for the adventurous, yes, but also the laid-back. Perfect…

Road Rules: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus

As we begin to navigate the new normal, travelers must take extra precautions when planning road trips. Despite the pandemic, Americans’ wanderlust has not waned. In many cases, it has intensified following weeks, if not months, of stay at home orders. Believing their cars will be safe cocoons from the virus, an estimated 680 million…

Would I rent an RV again?

Each summer our family leaves town for a bit to explore, unwind and enjoy a vacation together. When it came time to plan our trip for our summer getaway for 2020, things were a bit different, thanks to COVID-19. In the past, we have had a good idea for our summer plans well in advance,…

Going Solo

I promised myself a couple of years ago that when I had the funds, any ounce of desire (which is always), and available time off from work, I’d get out of town. For some, it feels as if everything must align perfectly in order to make travel happen; that stress weighs heavy when trying to…

Four Trip Ideas for Next Weekend

Itching to get away, even if it’s only for a weekend? Here are some amazing long-weekend trip ideas that require ZERO research! Make your inner foodie happy or escape to nature with one of these incredible guides! This adventure is perfect for: backpacking, nature-lovers, foodies, a romantic getaway or wellness/rejuvenating. Budget: $$, $$$ Places included in…

Clean-crafted wine: Is that really a thing and why you should care?

Did you know that the average mass-produced bottle of wine can contain up to 16 grams of added sugar?  Yikes! That’s more than a glazed donut.  While we are certainly not suggesting you should drink alcohol on a regular basis, we want to share with you what may be in the wine you’re drinking and…