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Snow-Capped Bryce, Majestic Zion, and the Vastness of Death Valley

We rented an Airbnb in Orderville, a charming little town in Utah, conveniently located between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. Although the town was small, it had everything we needed, and we loved its rustic charm. Our Airbnb was right next to the Family Dollar, which turned out to Read more…

By Claudia, 3 monthsFebruary 22, 2025 ago
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Taking the Scenic Route Through Arizona’s Most Stunning Landscapes

We left Twentynine Palms after falling deeply in love with the area and set off toward Arizona, specifically Tucson. It was a few hours’ drive, Ricky had picked out a book for us to listen to during this Southwest trip—A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson. Highly recommended! Read more…

By Claudia, 3 monthsFebruary 22, 2025 ago
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Why This Alaskan Cruise Was the Perfect End to a Busy Summer

Back in December, we were trying to figure out our summer travel plans and knew we wanted to include a cruise. Neither Ricky nor I had ever really been interested in cruises—probably because I enjoy planning our itineraries, and a cruise takes some of that freedom away. However, we had Read more…

By Claudia, 3 monthsFebruary 19, 2025 ago
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How We Drove the Ring Road in Record Time (and Lived to Tell the Tale)!

Our second summer trip took us to breathtaking Iceland! While staying in an old wagon in Mountain Home, AR, we scored a mistake fare from Going—Detroit to Iceland for just $250 roundtrip. We already had two trips planned, but after checking our schedules, we made it work! We flew to Read more…

By Claudia, 3 monthsFebruary 9, 2025 ago
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Snorkeling with Sharks? Yes. Surviving Quito Airport? Barely.

After an exhausting but absolutely amazing week in Peru, we packed up and made our way to our last South American stop—Ecuador! Planning Ecuador was tough because we had two tempting options: explore all of mainland Ecuador or spend most of our time in the Galápagos Islands. After a ton Read more…

By Claudia, 3 monthsFebruary 8, 2025 ago
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Peruvian Horizons: Backpacking Adventures in the Soul of South America

After an incredible, relaxing, and memorable week in Colombia, we jetted off to Peru! We began our Peruvian adventure in the city of Lima, which we initially thought would just be a convenient stopover. Instead, it turned into a delightful experience, reconnecting with old friends and discovering the city’s charm. Read more…

By Claudia, 8 monthsSeptember 28, 2024 ago
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Medellín Magic And Coastal Relaxation: Our Colombian Experience

I’m leaving my 20s the way I entered them—by traveling! This summer has been non-stop travel since early June, and I can’t wait to put it all into words. First things first, people always ask me how we travel so much, and it’s all thanks to Going! A few years Read more…

By Claudia, 10 monthsJuly 30, 2024 ago
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I’m goin’ to Jackson, I’m gonna “tic” around

Ricky came up with the title for this blog post, so I didn’t even bother brainstorming any alternatives. The trip I want to share, Jackson & NOLA, is definitely one from the archives. Meaning the details might not be as vivid because my memory sometimes makes me feel older than Read more…

By Claudia, 2 yearsOctober 4, 2023 ago
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Tourette’s on Stage: My Experience at a Music Festival

Honestly, I am still learning so many things about my Tourette’s and how it manifests. There will probably not be a time in my life when I don’t learn something new about my TS. This past year, I have been trying to be more aware of the situations that worsen Read more…

By Claudia, 2 yearsSeptember 12, 2023 ago
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Savoring Seattle and Beyond: A Journey through the Pacific Northwest

Time to dive into the whirlwind adventure that was our recent trip to the Pacific Northwest. Picture this: It’s mid-December, and I’ve just been handed the pink slip from my job. Talk about a holiday surprise! So, naturally, I’m in dire need of some cheering up (and that’s putting it Read more…

By Claudia, 2 yearsAugust 7, 2023 ago
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