Visiting Gardens of the Gods

Garden of the Gods is a park in Colorado Springs that is free to the public year-round. The park is famous for its red rocks that stand in beautiful and artistic formations. Due to its beautiful views and easy access, more than 2 million people visit Garden of the Gods yearly - making it the …

Climbing Pike’s Peak

Pike's Peak is one of the best known hikes in Colorado; a true gold mine for those wanting to climb a 14er. Ranked as a Class 1, Pike's Peak is perfect for mountaineers who want to gain experience climbing peaks without the danger that comes with a more technical climb. There are several routes up …

Driving Skyline Drive in Canon City, CO

Driving Skyline Drive in Canon City, Colorado: Skyline Drive is a unique road in southern Colorado that offers three miles of thrills along a razorback ridge in Canon City. The winding drive is one-way and very well maintained; we loved the chance to glimpse beautiful views of Canon City and Colorado's mountains. If you're visiting …

The final summit of Longs Peak was one of the most terrifying and exhilarating experiences of my life. I am incredibly thankful to have been able to have these memories but I still get chills thinking back to this day. After spending the night in Boulder Field, we began the last part of our summit …

Boulder Field – Spending the night in the shadow of Longs Peak

When we began planning our summit up Longs Peak, I knew that spending the night at Boulder Field was a "must" for me. Even though climbing the Keyhole Route in one day is a popular option, I was nervous about climbing in the dark and concerned that my legs wouldn't be strong enough to do …

Climbing Longs Peak

Climbing Longs Peak: Climbing Longs Peak has been on my bucket list ever since I first visited the Rockies. The thought of climbing such a famous and dangerous 14er added to the thrill and made me eager to see if I could make it to the top. As tempted as I was to climb it …

Pizza or Pasta in Rome? -Guide to our favorite eats!

One of the reasons that I was so excited to visit Rome was to try the delicious cuisine and experience the wonderful sidewalk cafe's and romantic restaurants that the city is so famous for. Before arriving in Rome, I made sure to research the best foods to try since I knew that we were only …

Exploring the Vatican City & Pizza Sandwiches in Rome

We had three days in Rome and our focus was on packing as many activities into each day as possible. Seeing the Vatican City was one of the highest sights on our list and we devoted nearly a full day to exploring it since there was just so much to see and do there. I …

A Day in Rome – Seeing the Colosseum & Eating Gelato

One of the places that I was most excited to visit during our time in Rome was the Colosseum. We lucked out and got absolutely perfect weather for our visit and were able to enjoy every minute of touring this beautiful landmark. The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater in Rome and was made to hold …

Navigating Public Transport in Athens & Walking Tour of the City

I was pleasantly surprised by the public transport available in Athens. We didn't rent a car but still found it quite possible to travel around and see most of the city on foot and with the help of local transportation. Here's a lineup of some of the options in Athens: Athens International Airport I loved …