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Seeking Out Art in Las Vegas

Usually, when you want to see artwork in a city, you head to the nearest museum. Las Vegas is definitely not an ordinary travel destination and that goes for their art, too. Though you can visit their museums, you don't have to if you're hoping to look at some fantastic artwork of all kinds. The city has a special relationship with local artists and showcase them everywhere they can. It's great, because they bring the art to you instead of the other way around. Everywhere you look, you'l...

See More with the Las Vegas Explorer Pass

Earlier this month we made our annual trip to Las Vegas for NBA Summer League games, to see family and do some sightseeing. We had a spare pair of Explorer Passes from Smart Destinations to amp up our trip and do some touristy things in addition to the other stuff we had plans. If you haven't used Smart Destinations for their Go Cards, then you really should. Do more for less and skip the ticket lines for the most part, which are two awesome things. 

We used Explorer Passes last year as w...

Why TSA PreCheck is THE BEST

I have 5 weeks of travel this year, three of which will start and end at the airport. Last year we made the decision to sign up for TSA PreCheck (shown everywhere as Preü), because as much fun as it is to stand in line with a hundred other people and take half the stuff out of my bag and take off my shoes and get x-rayed, we decided we traveled enough to spend the $85 each to apply for it. 

Listen, I understand why the TSA exists and why the procedures are so important. The above inconven...

How to Make Friends when Traveling Solo

Traveling alone doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be lonely. There are travelers and friendly people all over and if you want to meet them, you only need to seek them out and be open to new experiences. Don’t live your vacation life in a bubble. Get out and have fun while making new friends along the way.

Solo travel has become very popular. People are leaving their lives behind and traveling full-time and just as many are taking relaxing getaways alone in order to have a little me time. If you’...

Super Useful Travel Posts

Happy Friday, Everybody! There's a lot of strife happening in the world today, but that shouldn't stop you from traveling. In fact, now is actually the best time to travel,  especially to the UK with the pound hitting a 30-year low. It matches the rate of the Euro now. Woo! Of course, if you can't get out of the country, there's plenty of awesome places to check out in North America, too. 


Let's look at why you should keep your passport looking as new as possible. If there are too ma...

Montana in Pictures

So, my time in Montana was spent doing more than what I've shown you in my last blog posts. Even though I was only there for 4 days, I saw quite a bit and wanted to share some extra pics with you. These are some of my favorites random ones that didn't seem to fit anywhere else. If you want to check out my previous posts, scroll down to the bottom.

Live bridge, so animals can cross over the highway safely.
A potty stop along Flathead Lake.




The old theater that has now been turned into a church: F...

Exploring Glacier National Park

Let me first say, I’m not really an outdoorsy person. I like to be outside and I like to walk around town, plus I like to see animals and different landscapes, but I am not a hiker, camper (anymore) or someone who enjoys doing too much rigorous exercise to get joy out of life. Sure, I like to go bike riding, but not mountain biking or climbing hills. I want there to be an end point, a purpose to my journey. Like, I’ll gladly go on a 4 mile walk to get to a restaurant or to landmark. I don’t w...

Kids Can Enjoy Vegas Too

It’s called Sin City for a reason, but Las Vegas is not just for grown-ups. You don’t have to bet against the house to be a big winner. Away from the casinos and hotel pools there is a jackpot of family fun just waiting to be had.

Seigfried & Roy Secret Garden and Dolphin HabitatThere’s so much kid-friendly fun happening right on The Strip. The Mirage is home to the big cat collection of magic act Seigfried & Roy. Walk through at your own pace, admiring the tigers, panthers and other f...

Kalispell's Culture and History

So many people I've talked to lately have been singing the praises of Glacier National Park and the beauty of Montana. They aren't wrong. In fact, Big Sky Country has a lot going for it and I'm glad I was able to take the time to drive through the country and explore some of it. While you could spend the money to stay in Glacier and totally immerse yourself in nature, I prefer the day trip aspect and being able to do non-outdoorsy stuff too. I mean, staying in Kalispell is like a world away a...

Discovering Outdoor Kalispell

My trip to Kalispell last month was chock full of fun activities, including lots of outdoor fun. I enjoyed my short visit and hope to make it back to see more in the future. Let me help you make the decision to add Kalispell, Montana to your travel wish list. In case you worry that the small town doesn't have much to offer, remember that their motto is "Discovery in every direction." They aren't wrong, as there are plenty of things to do within 10 miles of downtown, so you can easily fil...