Live in Colorado and want a "staycation"? Have a couple days in Denver to acclimate before hitting the higher elevations? The Mile-High City offers a walkable visit in this quintessentially Western metropolis. On a recent trip to Denver, my friend and I built our visit around a couple of themes: women's history and western art. … Continue reading Denver Staycation
Author: LauraH
Traveler, writer, photographer, historian.
I recently produced a documentary film about elected women in Colorado called Strong Sisters. Learn more at strongsisters.org.
Vacation on a plate
Want to travel the world and expose your kids to distant cultures, but don't have the money or vacation time? Everyone has their own timetable for living life, with obstacles like money, health issues, limited paid time off, and family obligations. But you can always find a way to broaden your experience and take a … Continue reading Vacation on a plate
Wintry Yellowstone on a Budget
Yellowstone is magical any time of the year, but winter offers unique delights. The challenge of visiting Yellowstone in the winter is making it affordable. Packages can run into the thousands of dollars for just a few days in the park. And, while I'm sure seeing Old Faithful, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, or … Continue reading Wintry Yellowstone on a Budget
Breckenridge in January
Breckenridge, Colorado is known as an adorable ski town that's especially popular as a family destination. It can also be pricey and crowded, especially during Spring Break season in March and on holiday weekends. If you have a little flexibility in your schedule, consider coming to Breck in January for one of its exciting winter … Continue reading Breckenridge in January
A Tale of Two Museum Visits
Having visited Washington, D.C. and its most classic sites several times in my life, I eagerly focused my recent visit on two newer museums - The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and the Newseum. It was the Best of Museums The National Museum of African American History and Culture is outstanding … Continue reading A Tale of Two Museum Visits
Air Quality travel struggles
When Americans travel abroad, one of the most common concerns is the quality of water in their destination country. But I have found that air quality can often be a bigger concern, mostly because it sneaks up on you and it can be difficult to avoid air pollution once you are on the ground in … Continue reading Air Quality travel struggles
Gaudi’s Barcelona
When my husband and I arrived in Barcelona, we had no solid plan and spent our first evening researching what to see. Because we've visited many museums, cathedrals, piazzas and castles, we decided the thing that would distinguish Barcelona for us would be to immerse ourselves in Antoni Gaudi's architecture. Gaudi was a genius and … Continue reading Gaudi’s Barcelona
Favorite Travel Moments of 2017
Backroads of Portugal Culturally rich, geographically beautiful, friendly and fun - the villages and countryside affirmed that the best thing we did in Portugal was get away from the cities and beach resorts. The cork tour at Herdade da Maroteira, staying at the Convento de São Paulo, devouring pasteis at Fabrica dos Pasteis in Evora, … Continue reading Favorite Travel Moments of 2017
A cork tour in Portugal
You know cork as the thing that stops up your wine bottle. But did you ever wonder where that cork came from? Portugal is the perfect place to learn more about cork. Portugal produces more cork than any other country in the world. A cork tree is a type of oak tree and the cork … Continue reading A cork tour in Portugal
My 5 Favorite Libraries
Travel to one of the great cities of the world, and you may find yourself playing tourist at a library. Travel through the back roads of America, and you should definitely stop at the local library for access to resources you can't find anywhere else. Libraries may seem like a thing of the past, but, … Continue reading My 5 Favorite Libraries
