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Taos, New Mexico Hiking – William’s Lake Trail

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...