Art and Culture
Exploring Colorado’s Small Town Art Scene
In Colorado‘s small town of Grand Junction, there are many worthwhile activities for backpackers. One free and interesting way to spend a day is to explore the area’s outdoor art scene, also known as Art on the Corner. The program was started in 1984 by a local sculptor named Dave Davis, and continues as a…Read more...
Hiking The Black Canyon In The United States’ Newest National Park
“Our surroundings were of the wildest possible description. The roar of the water … was constantly in our ears, and the walls of the canyon, towering half mile in height above us, were seemingly vertical” – Abraham Lincoln Fellows, 1901 For those who love the outdoors and unique landscapes, Colorado is home to the United States’ newest…Read more...
A Jeep Tour Through Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway And Highway To Heaven
When traveling through Colorado, one city I highly recommend visiting is the little known Ouray. Here, you’ll not only get to take part in various adventure sports, sip beer at quirky breweries and eat scrap cookies at Mouse’s, you’ll also be able to take a scenic jeep tour through Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway and Highway To Heaven.…Read more...
10 Alternatives To The Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are well known for their endemic wildlife, unique flora and strong ecological philosophy. However, the destination isn’t the only place in the world to experience an unparalleled natural setting. In fact, islands in Asia, South America, Europe and even the continent of Antarctica all feature one-of-a-kind encounters for those interested in seeing something new in the outdoors. Scuba dive one…Read more...
Colorado’s Most Surprising Dessert: The Scrap Cookie
While Colorado is home to many unique chocolate shops and bakeries, you usually know what you’re ordering. Even if you purchase something unusual, like wasabi ginger dark chocolate or goat cheese and crushed black pepper buttercream, the name will give you a hint as to what the ingredients are. If you visit the old mining town of…Read more...
Puebla: A Safe Place To Explore Mexican Culture
At the moment, many people view traveling Mexico as unsafe. While there are cities you may not want to visit, there are also numerous places that are not only safe, but interesting and worthwhile. One of these places is Puebla — one of the best places in Mexico for solo travel. With the city’s historic…Read more...
Jenni And Lisa: Traveling The World To Find The ‘Supergays’
Last June, Jenni and Lisa, a couple from San Francisco, left home to travel the world for a year in search of the “supergays,” gay people who are actively creating change for the LGBT community. In order to help spread the word about their mission and about LGBT travel, they created the website Out and Around:…Read more...
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