I’m obsessed with helicopters. They fascinate me, and I get very excited to be near them or fly in them. The trouble is, I’m not a fan of heights. Terrified might be a better word for it if I’m honest. But I continue to push myself in this direction,...
Have you ever seen the movie Oblivion? It’s a sci-fi Tom Cruise movie that was partially filmed in Iceland (I’ll watch anything that was filmed in Iceland). Anyway, the Westin Denver International Airport Hotel reminded me of the Sky Apartment in this...
Denver Union Station is a 150 year old icon, the city’s ground transportation hub, and my favorite Denver landmark. I’m enamored by train travel, and Union Station for train enthusiasts is nirvana. It’s simultaneously glamorous and functional. Formal...
Iceland’s lunar landscapes are mentioned in every guidebook. People talk about the terrain feeling like another planet, but I think it’s equally the lighting. The sky in Iceland is otherworldly. Blues, purples, oranges and yellows throughout the day are hypnotic. I...
If you only have a couple of days in Iceland (as many people do, due to Icelandair’s famous stopovers), there is one thing you have to do–go on a SuperJeep Tour. Hands down one of the best things I’ve ever done. My first tour with was the...
An Avalon Rhine River Cruise is a great way to see several destinations in one trip. You go from place to place in the comfort of your floating hotel without ever having to re-pack or schlep baggage. Your room goes where you go. This was my first experience river...