Happy 2020 everyone! I spent the days surrounding New Year's Eve in Cabo San Lucas with some friends and got some much needed relaxation after a busy holiday month at the office. We stayed at Bahia Hotel & Beach House, which turned out to be a really nice hotel. I booked the room based on … Continue reading Snapshots from Cabo
Category: Trip reports
Trip report: snowboarding in the Colorado rockies
One of my most consistent vacations since I was in my mid 20s is taking a week off each February and flying out to Colorado with my snowboard gear to spend several days on the mountain. Without proper planning, this type of vacation can get quite pricey. Skiing and snowboarding are inherently expensive hobbies, especially … Continue reading Trip report: snowboarding in the Colorado rockies
Review: Trafalgar Best of Egypt tour (Part 2 of 2)
Welcome to part 2 of my review of Trafalgar's Best of Egypt from late 2018. Here's a link to part 1 if you missed it. Day 5: Aswan & Island of Philae. The highlight of Day 5 was seeing the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae which required a short motorboat ride on the … Continue reading Review: Trafalgar Best of Egypt tour (Part 2 of 2)
Review: Trafalgar Best of Egypt tour (Part 1 of 2)
I'm a big fan of organized group tours. I do also enjoy visiting places on my own, especially countries with a minimal language barrier, but there's something to be said about paying a chunk of money and having no other responsibility except showing up on time. One area of the world where I don't feel … Continue reading Review: Trafalgar Best of Egypt tour (Part 1 of 2)
Trip report: JC Suites review & Hiking Mt Evans
One of my most consistent vacations each year is to take a week off and spend it in the Colorado mountains. I lived there for a while as both a child and adult and still have several friends who live in the state, so it's a convenient way to visit people and get some fun … Continue reading Trip report: JC Suites review & Hiking Mt Evans
Review: Stovepipe Wells Village in Death Valley
I recently spent some time in Death Valley National Park, and it was awesome. Unlike places like Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone, Death Valley doesn't get the massive density of visitors as the more popular parks, and this allows for a uniquely relaxed experience. Our first night there, Mrs. Lite Adventurer and I were … Continue reading Review: Stovepipe Wells Village in Death Valley
Best Friends Sanctuary
Mrs. Lite Adventurer and I were in the western United States a few years back doing a tour of some national parks in Utah and Arizona, and while driving from Bryce Canyon to Page, Arizona, we made an unexpected pit stop along the way that ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. … Continue reading Best Friends Sanctuary
Trip report: Key West after the storm
Last weekend I hung out in the adult Disney World known as Key West with Mrs. Lite Adventurer to celebrate our one year anniversary. We got married on the beach there a year ago, and while it was an awesome time, it was also very hectic as you can imagine with all the typical wedding … Continue reading Trip report: Key West after the storm
Great American Eclipse 2017
Just a quick post today from our day in Cleveland, Tennessee. We got lucky with clear skies, minimal traffic, and a great view of an extremely interesting phenomenon. About halfway into totality, a large flock of birds started freaking out and flew overhead (they're the many little dots in the picture below). The photo isn't … Continue reading Great American Eclipse 2017
Lite Adventurer’s Guide to Easter Island. Part 4: Sightseeing & photography tips
There's lots to do on Easter Island, and to see the essential highlights, you'll want to stay for a minimum of 3 nights and two full days. If you're a first time visitor and can swing at least a 5 day visit, that's ideal to see most of the island, but if your time is … Continue reading Lite Adventurer’s Guide to Easter Island. Part 4: Sightseeing & photography tips
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