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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…
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Working Remotely in Mexico
I have spent several months working remotely from different cities in Mexico, and haven’t had any major problems so far. It has felt no different to me than working remotely in the US. Granted, most of the time I have been in larger cities, where the infrastructure is better. I have also been mostly in…
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Intercontinental Presidente Cozumel – May 2022
The Intercontinental Presidente Cozumel Resort & Spa is a hotel in Cozumel, located about 12 minutes south of the ferry terminal by taxi. Why Choose the Presidente If you’re looking for a different experience near the Riviera Maya but without sargassum, the west side of Cozumel is usually unaffected, especially south of town. There aren’t…
