One of my favorite things to do when I visit a new city is check out the local coffee shop scene. Not only does it feel great to support small businesses, but you’re getting a break from the hustle and bustle of your travels. So after living in Colorado Springs for close to 1.5 years,…
The Incline in Manitou Springs: Everything You Need to Know to Hike (For Free!)
If you’re visiting Colorado Springs, you’ll inevitably hear about the Incline. Located in the next door town of Manitou Springs, the Incline is, in a word, a challenge. The Incline is a .88 mile ascent made up of 2,768 steps with over 2,000 feet of elevation gain. How steep is that? Well, depending on the…
11 Free Things to Do in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is awesome. You’ve got the hustle and bustle of a city, with world class museums, unique neighborhoods, and tons of character. And yet you also have the beauty of the James River and parks right at the city’s doorstep. As one of the nation’s first cities and Virginia’s capital, it also has some really…
Staying at the Linden Row Inn: A Historic Hotel in Richmond, Virginia
Thank you to the Linden Row Inn for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. If you’re headed to Richmond then you’ll be up close and personal with some of the United States’ most impressive historical places. From the American Revolution to the Civil War to famous literary figures, Virginia’s capital city has a…
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Coffee Shops in Richmond, Virginia
I have been on an intense, extended, and SERIOUS mission in Richmond the past 4 months: to find the best coffee all over the city. And I’m finally ready to tell you about my findings. I could say that it’s been a difficult journey. I mean, I don’t have a car so getting to all…