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Greenwood Village
Because the Denver Tech Center is part of Greenwood Village, I have historically thought of them as one and the same. My impression of it has been more of a business area than a neighborhood. There are some great homes and green spaces here though. From where I usually stay at Boston Commons it is…
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Denver to Salt Lake City via Route 40 – July 2022
I decided to make my way to Salt Lake through the mountains, spending a couple of weeks rather than a day like I typically do. Usually, I go on I-80 through Wyoming, and occasionally on I-70. I think this is the first time I’ve gone (mostly) the whole way on Route 40. Technically I could…
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Park City
There’s a lot of open country on the drive from Steamboat to Heber City. I never cease to be amazed by the geology in Utah though. I didn’t stop at Dinosaur National Park on this trip, but I would recommend it if you haven’t been. Even just driving by you can see some cool geology…
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Steamboat Springs
I love driving over Rabbit Ears Pass on the way to Steamboat. I had originally planned to camp a night, but campgrounds were full and I opted for comfort instead. I booked a night at the Steamboat Springs Residence Inn using some points from my Marriott Bonvoy card. The room was great and the bed especially was very comfy.…
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Steamboat Lake
This is a great day trip from Steamboat. A friend of mine had camped there the year before I went and sent pictures that made me want to check it out. It’s a beautiful spot. There’s a nice little nature loop trail not far from the visitor’s center that was only a mile or so,…
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Granby
I have spent a good deal of time in Winter Park, but had only really passed through Granby before. Driving through Winter Park I happened upon the Jazz fest, where Chaka Khan was playing. The place was packed. I stayed 4 nights at The Inn at Silvercreek, which is a 70s-era resort with condos for rent.…
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City Park
City Park and the neighborhoods around it are great places to live or spend time in Denver. These areas feel a little less hipster to me than other neighborhoods like LOHI, LODO, or RINO. There seem to be more families, and people from different walks of life. City Park has been a fixture in Denver…
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Sargassum
If you’ve spent any time in the Riviera Maya, you’ve probably experienced the Red Sargassum seaweed that can pile up on the beaches, especially during the hottest parts of the year. It’s unsightly, a nuisance when swimming, and also stinks pretty bad when it piles up. Sargassum is algae. It’s a natural phenomenon and originates…
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North Beach
North Beach is the northernmost part of Miami Beach, located on the east coast of Florida about midway between the Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports. It’s not to be (but easily is) confused with the city of North Miami Beach, which is a little further north and west, and strangely doesn’t actually have any beaches…
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Isla Mujeres
The small island of Isla Mujeres is located northeast of Cancun. I had a fantastic time the first time I stayed there, and it felt like a little hidden gem. As time goes on there are more people and encroaching beach clubs, and the island is becoming more developed along the East side in particular.…
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Playa del Carmen
My favorite place for long stays in the Yucatan peninsula. It’s a bustling place, with plenty of things to do and many good options for AirBnBs. Visit April / May 2022 It was time for the beach again and I had wanted to see what Playa del Carmen would be like as a place to…