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Hey there! I’m a travel lover sharing real tips, hidden gems, and easy-to-follow itineraries for road trips, local adventures, and must-visit restaurants + coffee shops. If you love exploring new places without the overwhelm, you’ll feel right at home here. Follow along for inspiration, guides, and stories to plan your next trip with ease!

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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...

Pagosa Springs, Colorado

We visited Pagosa Springs, Colorado, my favorite hot springs ever! Hot springs are one of my the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Travel To Scotland – Isle of Butte

The unattainable beauty of Scotland is truly awe inspiring first to the eyes, then to the heart...

Introduction About Sammy’s Travel Blog

Growing up in a small town, I always had a big imagination. The countryside of Eastern Oklahoma was...