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5 Things to do on a Weekend in Taos

Posted on March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 by forrealrobin

Located just two hours north of Albuquerque, Taos is a perfect getaway for the weekend with plenty of things to do. Here are my top 5 things to do on a trip to Taos. The Gorge Bridge Located just outside of downtown Taos, this bridge stretches over the Rio Grande Gorge, and you can walk…

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5 Things to Do in White Sands National Park

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by forrealrobin

The next stop on our road trip was White Sands National Park, a recent addition to the National Park family, as it was upgraded from a monument in 2019. What to Expect: About the Park  White Sands National Park is one of the world’s largest gypsum dune fields and is unlike anything I have ever…

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My Comprehensive Guide to Balloon Fiesta from a “Local’s” First Experience

Posted on September 30, 2019October 1, 2019 by forrealrobin

I had lived in Albuquerque for just a year before I experienced the wonder that is the International Balloon Fiesta. And now that I have seen it, this event adds a whole new level of charm to Albuquerque that I was completely unaware of before. In anticipation of the fiesta starting this Saturday, here is…

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Lake Powell/Page, Arizona

Posted on August 31, 2019August 31, 2019 by forrealrobin

The Story After an eventful morning at Antelope Canyon, we decided to spend the afternoon lounging lakeside at Wahweap Beach.  The views are stunning and the water felt amazingly cool and crisp, but it dropped off pretty severely right from shore which freaked me out. After a perfect afternoon of chip eating, swimming, napping, and…

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Antelope Canyon

Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by forrealrobin

The Story The morning was magic, even though we had barely slept due to a fellow camper wandering about the grounds at 3:30am declaring how he couldn’t go on due to intense heartbreak…Thank you, but go away. We all have problems, yet you are the only one alerting the entire campground about it. Anyways, we…

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Southwest Road Trip Day 1: Horseshoe Bend

Posted on June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 by forrealrobin

We (my dear friend Nikki and I) left Albuquerque early in the morning for Lake Powell, AZ, the first stop of my 3 week road trip through the Southwest. It was about 2.5 hours to Window Rock, where we stopped for a quick detour to appreciate a giant hole in the rock, the Navajo code…

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A Long Weekend in Denver

Posted on April 26, 2019May 27, 2019 by forrealrobin

Last year for my spring break, I had the privilege of popping up to Denver for a few days to visit my dear friend Nikki, and I would now like to talk about how wonderful this mile-high city is and how you should definitely visit some day if you can. What to Do in the…

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How A Cab Ride in Africa Changed My Life

Posted on April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 by forrealrobin

I had always dreamed of going to Morocco; something about the red sands of the Sahara, the vibrant patterns of the mosaics, and the hustle and bustle of the souks called to me. But two weeks in Morocco was a hard sell for some of my friends who couldn’t get the time off work, so…

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Albuquerque Aquarium

Posted on April 2, 2019April 11, 2019 by forrealrobin

Today I am going to talk about an aquarium in the middle of the desert, because that is funny to me. But however bizarre, the Albuquerque Aquarium provides a nice little taste of the sea if you just need to escape the dryness of the desert for a moment. You can’t deny that the aquarium…

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Inspiration Point Santa Barbara

Posted on March 25, 2019April 26, 2019 by forrealrobin

Last week I had the privilege of spending my spring break in beautiful Santa Barbara, where I was born and raised. One of my favorite things to do is play tourist in my hometown; it is always fun to find hidden gems in the place you grew up. It is crazy to think that I…

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