If you’re looking for a place that feels like stepping into another time where every person at the coffee shop could be an artist, a poet, or just someone with the most fascinating story then Taos, New Mexico needs to be on your travel list. I’m not exaggerating when I say there’s no other small […]
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Pagosa Springs, Colorado
We visited Pagosa Springs, Colorado, my favorite hot springs ever! Hot springs are one of my the best places to visit while in the mountains; there is so much healing and relaxation they provide, and they’re often located in beautiful towns and places. There are wild hot springs that you have to hike to and […]
RMNP Bear Lake & Grand Lake
Waking up early is not a problem for me, as my body naturally wakes up at six o’clock a.m., and I am well-rested and always a morning person. I love mornings because they are a fresh new beginning to the day and whatever it may hold. This morning, our plan was to get to the […]
A Dreamy Day in Estes: Coffee, Trails, and The Stanley Hotel
As the sunset illuminated the evening sky, we sipped our last few drops of lavender-infused libations and made our way across the beautiful Thompson River walkway back to our cozy room. Fortunately, the entire day had been this dreamy, and it all started with an adorable little kiss on the nose from a Rottweiler at […]
Colorado Travel Journal – First Impressions of Estes Park
Colorado is a place I’ve visited often, and I keep going back because there always seems to be something new and exciting to discover in the Rocky Mountains. One place I had never been until recently was Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. This charming little mountain town sits right next to one of […]
Exploring Edinburgh on Foot: A Storybook Day of Leith, Stockbridge, Dean’s Village
We woke up the next morning, and I wish I could say we felt super refreshed—but the night was rough. It had been one of the hottest days of the summer in Edinburgh, and there was no A/C. Our windows opened into a courtyard with absolutely no breeze. When we stayed at St. Blanes House, […]
Edinburgh Scotland – Princess Street, Grass Market, New Town & Old Town
Did someone say “breath of fresh air”? This is exactly how Edinburgh makes me feel! The blend of ancient streets, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes is like nowhere else. Discover the magic of the UK’s most enchanting city. You are walking up the steps from the train station off of Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland […]
Travel To Scotland – Isle of Butte
The unattainable beauty of Scotland is truly awe inspiring first to the eyes, then to the heart andspirit. As the hills rise up from the sea and the mossy green color covering the trees and thestacked rock fences. It was easy to feel a sense of coming home a familiar feeling down deep inyour bones. […]
Introduction About Sammy’s Travel Blog
Growing up in a small town, I always had a big imagination. The countryside of Eastern Oklahoma was beautiful in its own way—with green rolling hills, the Illinois River, and Lake Tenkiller as our summer refuge. But even as a kid, my mind would wander far beyond those places. As a rancher’s daughter, my world […]