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Pinnacle Peak Trail- Scottsdale

by Toccara & SamArizona, Explore The Outdoors November 30, 2014August 8, 20150 comments

Pinnacle Peak Trail is one of Scottsdale’s most popular hikes. It’s located within the 150-acre Pinnacle Peak Park. For a map of the park, click here. The peak rises to an elevation of 3,169 feet (966 m). Rock climbing skills are needed to reach the summit, so we simply stuck to the main trail! As with any desert …

Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour

by Toccara & SamArizona, Try Local Food November 29, 2014April 22, 20182 comments

Meet Zach! Zach is a super friendly, mega-informative guide with Arizona Food Tours. During a recent trip to Scottsdale, we joined up with Arizona Food Tours for a delectable journey to some of Old Town’s most notable dining establishments! Welcome to the Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour What we loved about this Scottsdale food tour was the …

Our Most Romantic Dining Experience

by Toccara & SamHawaii, Kauai, Try Local Food November 26, 2014May 4, 20161 comment

Just when we thought the mere fact of eating at Tidepools at the Grand Hyatt in Kauai would give us a nice, romantic dining experience, beautiful moments happened throughout the evening that made this our most romantic dining experience to date. We picked 6:15 pm for our reservation time so it would be around sunset, which …

Frontiers and The American Southwest

by Toccara & SamNotes From The Road November 26, 2014April 22, 2018Comments are Disabled

November 2014 The idea of a true frontier has always been romanticized and is almost always a false notion. What was a frontier to the American settler was actually home to the Tribes. Perhaps they are among the few who know what it means to walk a true frontier. The world is a busy place. …

A Rainy Day in Montmartre, Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 26, 2014November 25, 20142 comments

So, what do you do on a cold and rainy day in Paris? Best answer: visit museums! Unfortunately our museum pass expired the day before and it was our final day in the City of Lights. Our plan was to visit the neighborhood of Montmartre on our final day, so we went, but it wasn’t exactly ideal. …

Strolling through the Gardens of Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 26, 2014November 25, 20140 comments

Paris is a city rich in history, boasting beautiful architecture, and home to countless skillfully designed city parks and gardens throughout. The gardens of Paris are perfect for meeting with friends and locals, people watching, and resting your tired feet after a day of exploring the city. Located on the Left Bank in the heart of the Latin Quarter is Jardin …

Museums in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 26, 2014April 22, 20180 comments

With over 150 museums in Paris, there is certainly no shortage of history, art, and cultural relics in the City of Lights. Be sure to do your research, as some museums are always free and many others are free on the first Sunday of each month or during certain evenings. Paris Museum Pass The Paris Museum Pass …

Stained Glass and Gargoyles- Churches in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 25, 2014April 22, 20180 comments

Notre Dame Cathedral As with any renaissance city, there are many churches in Paris. The 12th century Notre Dame Cathedral was located a two-minute walk from our hotel, so we walked past it frequently each time we went out to explore the town. Did you know that it took over 182 years to build the Notre Dame?! Bishop …

Paris Food On The Go

by Toccara & SamFrance, Try Local Food November 25, 2014August 24, 20150 comments

Besides beautiful landscapes, food is another reason we love to travel. We usually have a checklist of ‘must try’ foods when we visit a new place, and then of course, the rest is up to whatever looks good! We had quite the Paris food list for our awesome trip. There are a lot of great places …

4 Days in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 25, 2014November 25, 20142 comments

Visiting Paris had always been a dream of ours. We were thrilled when we were finally able to make our dream become a reality. Although we would have loved to stay longer than 4 days, we still had a whirlwind summer planned with several more European stops! We picked a hotel in the Latin Quarter- Hotel …

Best City Views in Paris

by Toccara & SamFrance November 24, 2014November 25, 20140 comments

If you’re headed to the City of Lights anytime soon and are wondering where to go for incredible views in Paris, you’ve come to the right place! Even something as simple as requesting top floor at the hotel where you are staying can offer a great view. One of our favorite things to do when visiting a new …

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A Look Inside Taliesin West

by Toccara & SamArizona November 18, 2014November 25, 20140 comments

About 30-minute outside of central Scottsdale is Taliesin West, architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s winter home, which he built in the late 30’s, at the foothills of the McDowell Mountains. There are a multitude of tour options ranging from 1-3 hours. We took the 90-minute Insights Tour, which is Taliesin West’s Signature Tour. The Insights Tour includes …

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Places to Eat in Scottsdale, Arizona

by Toccara & SamArizona, Try Local Food November 18, 2014April 21, 20180 comments

There are many incredible culinary options to take advantage of on your next trip to Scottsdale. Enjoy traditional southwest cuisine, make a reservation at one of over 600 restaurants, experience the local food truck culture, and/or take a delectable journey to some of Old Town’s most notable dining establishments with Arizona Food Tours! No matter what type …

Places to Eat in Winter Park, Colorado

by Toccara & SamColorado, Try Local Food November 12, 2014September 17, 20230 comments

Winter Park, Colorado is a small town with a population of less than 1,000 residents, but they certainly have no shortage of delectable restaurants to choose from. Places to Eat in Winter Park, Colorado Back Bowl Soup Company Upon exiting the cabriolet at the Winter Park Village Resort, we walked a few hundred feet to …

Snowmobiling in Winter Park, Colorado

by Toccara & SamActivities, Colorado, Explore The Outdoors November 9, 2014August 8, 20150 comments

As mentioned in previous posts, whenever we travel to a new area, we try to participate in the regional activities. What better way to experience the beauty of recent snowfall than to go snowmobiling up to the top of the continental divide? We partnered with Grand Adventures to “Ride the Divide” and we must confess, it …

Driving Through Rocky Mountain National Park

by Toccara & SamColorado November 9, 2014August 24, 20150 comments

The Rocky Mountain National Park has a few different entrance points. We entered on Highway 34, which is known as Trail Ridge Road (“The Highway to the Sky”). Unfortunately, due to the massive snowfall in the winter, visitors can only go about 10 miles into the park (on the Granby side) before the road closes and …

Cross Country Skiing in Granby, Colorado

by Toccara & SamActivities, Colorado, Explore The Outdoors November 9, 2014September 8, 20160 comments

None of us had ever been on skis before, so it was a new experience for all of us! Our First Time Cross Country Skiing At the Nordic Center at Snow Mountain Ranch, you can rent skis and/or snowshoes. There are also items for purchase. We all got sized, measured and suited up with our …

Holiday Activities in Denver, Colorado

by Toccara & SamColorado November 8, 2014September 6, 20160 comments

Colorado is a great place to visit during the winter months. And Denver has got it going on offering plenty of holiday activities for couples and families alike! We happened to be in the right place at the right time when we visited Little Man Ice Cream in downtown Denver. How serendipitous it was for …

Hallstatt, Austria- From the Rooftops

by Toccara & SamAustria October 13, 2014July 10, 20180 comments

We shared a post earlier about the charming car-free, lakeside town of Hallstatt, Austria. (Click here to access our original post) However, we wanted to share a few more photos that allow you to see and appreciate Hallstatt from a different perspective… from above the rooftops! “Let us climb on the cliffs above the rooftops of …

Hallstatt Austria: A Charming Lakeside Village

by Toccara & SamAustria, Small Town Adventures October 12, 2014June 16, 202129 comments

Enjoy Alpine Beauty in Hallstatt Austria Hallstatt Austria is a charming alpine village located between mountains on Lake Hallstatt and is considered to be the oldest still-inhabited village in all of Europe. Less than 1,000 local residents call Hallstatt, Austria home. A Quick Look at the Beauty of Hallstatt How to Get to Hallstatt, Austria By …

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