One for me and one to share
This would be the second time on my trip that I was cursing myself for not bringing my wallet with me, while praying to God that Hugh Taylor Birch State Park took tap-to-pay at their main entrance and it wasn’t one of those parks where they asked you to leave cash in an envelope. I respect the honor system too much and wasn’t going to go in unless I could pay the $2 pedestrian fee. Of course, if I…
Other than getting me dinner as an apology for being late, I can’t remember why Keenan and I ended up walking in here in the first place. It reminded me somewhat of Avellutto’s in KC, albeit more upscale in its decor and more casual in its intent. We stared at the sandwiches, haphazardly yet expertly stacked in the display case, while the guy behind the counter spread tomato sauce on the fresh…
Full disclosure, I was invited to this event by my bestie Bailey (who in turn had an invite for her and a +1), which means I got to go for free! And if you’ve been here for a while, you know I greatly dislike receiving free things for the sake of maintaining journalistic integrity, but this opportunity was too delicious to pass up. I’ll always be 100% honest with my opinions though, and this here…
The PARTICULARS Price: from 112 USD p/night Amenities: Rooftop jacuzzi, self-check in, CityHost, Hangout, bluetooth speakers and mood lighting in every room, TVs in some, kimono robes for bathroom use. Location: Hverfisgata 46, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland Contact: reykjavik@cityhub.com Need to know: Getting to downtown Reykjavík from KEF airport is a whole journey in and of itself. Previous research…
The Taste of Pikes Peak event is back for 2025, now in its 28th year! And this time around not only were there over 80 different vendors, but the VIP area now includes a selection of vendors exclusive to that area. Smart move, TOPP. I hadn’t necessarily planned to attend, but Bailey is one lucky bitch and won a pair of tickets (go follow her at @eat.drink.bay) and was kind enough to invite me to…
Listen, I just wanted to take Kyleigh somewhere nice and somehow ended up picking up the most romantic date spot in the Springs. Or at least that’s what my friends said. Not that I really cared; we just wanted to treat ourselves to dinner. Once there, it actually wasn’t as romantic as my friends had suggested. The vibe is cozy and intimate for sure, but nowhere near what I was worriedly picturing…
Or as I like to call it, “Blossoms of Light: The Sequel, at the Denver Botanic Gardens’ less-known location”. Rounding out our little day of exploration, we pulled up to the unevenly lit parking lot of Chatfield Farms which for the longest time I argued was probably not as interesting as Denver Botanic Gardens’ main event, Blossoms of Light. And although it’s definitely less grand, it’s still a…
On today’s episode of “Unplanned Visits Are Often The Best Visits”: Everyone was hungry, but with only an hour-ish between the time we wrapped up at the Littleton Museum and the time we were supposed to enter Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms, we found the closest place that had a menu everyone could agree on. And it was a success! As we pull up, I’m shocked at how massive the campus is. There…
Get in, loser! We’re going to the Christmas market. Iconic words that echoed in my head as I rushed out of work and on my way to Denver, having mostly forgotten about our plan to go feast on German food. The line for the Denver Christkindlmarket wrapped around most of Civic Center Park, ending at the spot where you’d board the Bustang to head back to Colorado Springs. It moved fast enough though,…