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How to Find a Mom Group in Albuquerque
I eventually found my mom group here in Albuquerque, and they've meant everything. But it took months, and I only managed it because I had the energy to keep looking. In Denmark, a nurse simply puts you in a group of six to eight mothers nearby who gave birth around the same time. Here, nobody mentioned anything of the kind. So I built it — a free tool for New Mexico moms that matches you with 6–8 local moms whose babies are close in age to yours. No app, no account, nothing
Aug 44 min read
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Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
Bucket List Item: Great Barrier Reef Snorkeling the Great Barrier Reef was on my mother’s bucket list for so long. Before she passed, she took us to Belize to do the reef there in its place. The flight was shorter and more doable. I like to think mom was smiling down on us as we explored the coral at the Great Barrier Reef! She was obsessed with coral and wanted to see the reef before it was destroyed by climate change. (Family trip to Belize, December 2017) We had only a few
Feb 21, 20215 min read
Barossa Valley Winery Day Trip from Adelaide, South Australia
The Barossa Valley is one of Australia’s oldest and most famous wine regions, housing some of its most renowned wineries. The valley is an hour’s drive northeast from the city of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley has a history that dates back to the 1800s where German migrants settled in the valley. The region is best known for its Shiraz and vines that are over 150 years old. The wines themselves boast rich notes of chocolate and spices. You’ll also find other grape varieties, in
Jan 24, 20214 min read
The Top Things to Do in Hobart, Tasmania
First Stop: Hobart, Tasmania Honestly, before this trip, there is no way I could have put Tasmania on a world map. During my time in Australian quarantine, I spent quite a bit of time watching kindergarten Australia geography videos, and I learned about Tasmania. Tasmania is the smallest Australian state and the only island state. It’s located southeast of the Australian mainland and is technically the 26th largest island in the world. Tasmania is a highly sought-after island
Jan 17, 20215 min read
11 Places to Visit in Denmark (That Aren't Copenhagen)
I adore Denmark and the many places that aren't Copenhagen (although I love Copenhagen).
Sep 12, 20205 min read
Visit New Orleans, Louisiana | Hometown Series with Addison
New Orleans, lovingly referred to as NOLA, has so much more to offer than just those icons features. Local, Addison Howenstine.
Aug 24, 20206 min read
Visit Talkeetna, Alaska | Hometown Series with Abby Borge
The more I travel, the more I love my hometown— Albuquerque, New Mexico. And this has inspired me to start this series, the hometown series. I will be interviewing people from around the world and asking them about their personal connections to their hometowns. A Local’s Guide to Talkeetna, Alaska | with Abby Meet my friend, Abigail Borge. We met freshman year in the dorms at Fort Lewis College, in Colorado. And truly, we've been inseparable ever since. Most recently, she was
Aug 18, 20205 min read
Ice Lake Colorado Hiking Trail Guide
Hiking Guide for Ice Lakes I have been to Ice Lake Basin in Silverton, Colorado, at least ten times. Living in Durango for six years allowed me to explore the San Juan Mountains. And this is one of my all-time favorite hikes in the area. Every time I take someone new up with me, it is a whole different experience. Not very many people know this, but there are a few other alpine lakes up by Ice Lake. My favorite next to Ice Lake is called Island Lake. In this post I'll cover:
Jul 18, 20204 min read
Six Things to do Peru | Peru Travel Tips
I had the pleasure of spending time in Peru with some close friends who are Peruvian. We had an exceptional, local first-hand experience.
Jun 21, 20204 min read
This Forest Spiral Path Lets You Walk Among Treetops in Denmark
Located in the Gisselfeld Klosters Skove forest this observation tower stands 148 feet above the ground and lets you cruise through the forest canopy on foot. On a sunny day, it is said that if you look North can see all the way to Copenhagen and Malmö. Furthermore, there are two other towers with similar heights located at the same location as well. The first one was built in 1892 by an Austrian company called "Gesellschaft für Bau und Betrieb von Ferienwohnungen" and has be
Apr 5, 20202 min read
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