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To travel and/or settle down

February 28, 2019 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Settle down and living on the edge

How do digital nomads combine their travels with settling down? Turns out that the majority stays in the same place from about 1 to 3 months. That sounds like settling down and enjoying daily routines & at the same time not having to give up travel.  Read more

Stay warm and cozy while camping ☃️🔥

February 28, 2019 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Stay warm and cozy while camping

If you’re planning a camping trip in cold areas and -like me- are not build for cold anything, make sure you come prepared. Really, preparation is the key. It’ll keep you warm and comfy and it’ll give you a much better travel experience. In the end of time, there’s nothing worse than being cold – if you’d ask me. Read more

Smoky Mountains and Gaitlinburg

December 23, 2018 By Nikki Leave a Comment

The Great Smoky Mountains

We spent two days in the Great Smoky Mountains (that got their name from the blueish smoky haze that’s always hanging over them) and Gaitlinburg, a cozy mountain village with a true Christmassy vibe during the winter season. Extra: A quick stop at the Natural Bridge in Virginia.  Read more

New Orleans & beignets

December 17, 2018 By Nikki Leave a Comment

New Orleans, Bourbon Street, Jazz Bar

Yes, beignets even had to be in the title. Not Bourbon Street, or the fact that jazz was born here, or voodoo, or that it’s the place where Mardi Gras is held. No, beignets. Read more

BBQ in Houston

December 17, 2018 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Triple J's Smokehouse, Houston, Texas, Store Front

Welcome to Texas baby! No visit to the Lone Star State is complete without some BBQ, and so we went and found it. Everything really IS bigger here. Read more

San Antonio, Texas

December 16, 2018 By Nikki Leave a Comment

An evening in San Antonio. First stop: The Alamo, where the well-known Battle of the Alamo took place. Second stop: the River walk, where we were the lucky spectators of the over 100.000 holiday lights. Read more

Carlsbad Caverns

December 14, 2018 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Carlsbad Caverns, Big Room

If I had to describe the Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico in one word: WAUW! Don’t forget to bring your America the Beautiful Pass if you got that. We start the 2 self-guided trails: The Natural Entrance and the Big Room – both 1.25 miles long. 750 feet underground (229 meters), the trails […]

Santa Fe

December 13, 2018 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Santa Fe, New Mexico

After one ICY night, we’re on our way to Carlsbad. Santa Fe is our main stop and its plaza and picture-worthy houses and galleries do not disappoint. Read more

How To Prepare For Your Road Trip?

December 9, 2018 By Nikki Leave a Comment

Prepare for a road trip

Time To Road Trip! Decided to hit the road? Whatever your destination, with the right preparation you’ll get there and enjoy the ride.  Read more

Red Rock Canyon Hikes, 2-3 Miles

December 6, 2018 By Nikki 2 Comments

Red Rock Canyon Scenic Drive

You’re gonna love these 2 to 3 mile Red Rock Canyon hikes. With the 13-mile Scenic Drive and a sunny afternoon ahead of you, you gotta pick your game. With the almost 30 hikes and trails the park has to offer, that’s not an easy choice. We’ll get you started! Read more

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