United States Travel Articles

How to Spend 2 Days in Athens, Greece

Posted on October 3, 2019December 19, 2020By Heather

When some friends of ours asked, “Do you want to go to Santorini with us in September?” the obvious answer was an immediate, obvious yes. … Continue ReadingHow to Spend 2 Days in Athens, Greece

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Quick Hits in Tacoma, Washington

Posted on August 24, 2019August 24, 2019By Heather

I spent a night in Tacoma, Washington passing through between Ashford and Mount Rainier on my way to Seattle to speak at a conference. If … Continue ReadingQuick Hits in Tacoma, Washington

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Camping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

Posted on August 23, 2019August 23, 2019By Heather

This Summit County, Colorado camping and hiking trip seemed like it had all the odds stacked against it from day one. It’s been more than … Continue ReadingCamping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

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Mount Rainier & Ashford, WA

Posted on August 11, 2019August 24, 2019By Heather

Mount Rainier has called to me since the first time I saw it with my own eyes nearly 15 years ago. I plan to hike … Continue ReadingMount Rainier & Ashford, WA

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Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

Posted on June 20, 2019June 21, 2019By Heather

My brother and I have been looking for a good excuse to use all the backpacking gear we invested in (hiking to the top of Pikes Peak was its inaugural journey), so we put a camping trip on the books for White Rock Mountain, Arkansas in the Ozark National Forest. … Read More >Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

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Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019By Heather

Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. I frequently visit the Pacific Northwest for work, and I always try to tack on … Continue ReadingVolunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

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San Diego Up Close

Posted on March 16, 2019March 16, 2019By Heather

I have already written an extensive post about recommendations for visiting San Diego, however I recently returned to speak at a conference, and want to … Continue ReadingSan Diego Up Close

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Where to Eat in Portland, Kennebunkport & Kennebunk in Maine

Posted on February 18, 2019February 18, 2019By Heather

It should be freezing cold and everything should be buried in snow. Instead the cobblestone streets of Old Port are wet with melting slush and … Continue ReadingWhere to Eat in Portland, Kennebunkport & Kennebunk in Maine

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Two-Day Business Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on November 4, 2018January 26, 2019By Heather

Boston, Massachusetts. One of the nation’s oldest cities. Pivotal place in the American Revolution. 2018 World Series champions. Destination of our short business trip to … Continue ReadingTwo-Day Business Trip to Boston, Massachusetts

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Small Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Posted on October 21, 2018October 21, 2018By Heather

Without fail, October through December every year is a madhouse for us. As if the holidays weren’t enough, both of our jobs tend to ramp … Continue ReadingSmall Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS