Category: 2022
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3 Days in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico
WHERE I STAYED Santa Ana Hotel $26.30/night While luxury hotels have their appeal, I never feel like I can justify the price for how little time I spend in my hotel room. As long as the room is clean and has a private bathroom, I’m content. That being said, I’ve definitely stayed in my share…
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Weekend in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Almost a month after returning from Ghana, I was itching for another trip. My guiding light for choosing a destination is price. For less than $100 per person to fly roundtrip from Tijuana to Monterrey, it was a no brainer. So for a quick weekend at the end of February, Crystal and I found ourselves…
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Backpacking to Minaret Lake
Trailhead: Devil’s Postpile Length: 18 mi roundtrip Permit: Required for overnight Elevation gain: 2,500 ft We attempted this hike mid July 2022 for my third annual backpacking trip. My sister, Emily and friend, Sabrina, joined Crystal and me for their first time in the backcountry. Looking back, this may not have been the best choice…