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World Travel
LatestSee Between The Lines: Birmingham Attractions For Families
Feb 19, 2022
If you grew up taking summer road trips around the U.S., you probably cruised through the South. I...
Travel Tips
LatestUrban Travelers! Time to Try a Street Legal Mini Bike or Scooters
Jun 11, 2022
It will be cool, I thought and pictured myself curling around a Roman roundabout with other urban...
The Epic Animals and Wild Side Of San Diego
Feb 26, 2022
An afternoon spent walking around a county fair is always time well spent. I hadn't been to the Orange County Fair before and "giggled like a little girl." What summer fun and over too soon.
Tip: Get tickets online and skip the crowds. Parking is extra - $10.
@oc_fair @visitorangecounty #countyfairs #fairrides #summerfun☀️ #tripwellgal #getoutsidemore #tiltowhirl #nevergrowupvacations #socalgals #socalliving #socallife ...
Carving waves with his signature power and skill has brought Conner Coffin fame but you wouldn't know it meeting him. He's direct and humble with a winning charm which is why 805 Beer choose him for their latest documentary. It's a good match.
This Santa Barbara, hometown boy grew up tackling waves at the fabled Rincon Beach and dedicated himself to surfing early on.
The new 805 Beer Film, Mindsurfing, tells the story of the family and style that's propelling Conner to test his powerful, swooping style on waves around the world. Glimpse the opening night party here and watch the Mindsurfing video on YouTube.
@805beer @firestonedistillery @bimarianfilms #mindsurfing #worldsurfleague #visithuntingtonbeach #surffilm #805beer ...
Enter the Confluence - Meow Wolf's Denver installation and mighty collaboration with dozens of artists.
This is just a taste of all you can see and do. Unravel the secrets and new worlds emerge. It's just one of their creations. I visited the original in Santa Fe. Next time I'll see the Las Vegas production. New realms are opening in Texas soon!
☆ In Memorium of Matt King, co-founder and artist. ☆
#meowwolfdenver #denverarts #artinstallations
#indenver #artscene #thefuturehasarrived #tripyoursoul #artadventure #artadventure
#welivetoexplore #tripwellgal ...
Reconnecting with friends (& their laughter)is the best medicine. Tea is an event at the gorgeous new @copa_vida hidden in the La Jolla Tech District.
#sandiegolove #SANDIEGOLIFE #socalgals #hometowntourist #sandiegogram #supportlocalsd #seasidelife #travelgrams #allthingsssd #sandiegoliving #exploresandiego #localtravel #instavacation ...
Check out Kansas City, KC from the Strawberry Hill waterfront to the Taco Trail.
So much to enjoy: Gardens, sweet bungalows, and museums filled with Croatian history, Hispanic culture, and Wyandot Native Landmarks. Walking is the perfect way to savor the views across the river to the metropolis of Kansas City, OK.
Thank you #urbanhikeskc
Audio: Ray of Hope, AudioHero
#getoutsidemore #kansascitykc #walkingtours #witskc #seenonthestreet #strawberryhill #tacotrailkck #kck #travelingram #traveltuesdays #tripwellgal ...
Lewis & Clark point the way at the confluence of rivers in Kansas City, Kansas. Part 1 of an amazing walking tour with @urbanhikeskc
Don't overlook the charms of both Kansas City locations, one urban, one small town sweet, across the river from each other.
#visitkansascityks #riversidewalk #urbanhikes #getoutsidemore #travelgrams #urbanhikers #tripwellgal ...
Discoveries on a sunny day in Ketchikan, Alaska.
We were lucky to borrow a friend's car and drive from one end of the island to the other.
This isn't an exhaustive view of all the totem poles on the island but some of my favorites, especially the oldest as they fade back into the forests.
Totem Bight was created by the Conservation Corps in the 1940's with Native carvers from three different tribes. Saxman Village was created in early 1900's when several Tlingit communities collaborated to build a carving center and meeting house.
Just a few of the local wonders that everyone is welcome to visit.
Special thanks to the Page, Arizona @red-heritage Navajo performers for their drumming and singing recorded during a dinner theater performance.
Different tribes, I respectfully acknowledge.
#ketchikanalaska #totempole #totembight #tlingit #saxmanvillage #capefox #sealaska
#earthfocus #destinationearth #thegreatoutdoors
#visualsoflife #wildernessculture #exploremore #ourdailyplanet #timeoutsociety #modernoutdoors #bravogreatphoto #discoverearth #visualsofearth
#dametraveler #voyaged #livingonearth ...
Can't fly drones inside National Parks so, of course, we had to pull over and shoot outside of town.
Two sites here - An arch spotted on our way to Zion and views along one Colorado River tributary. The petroglyph rock was so close to the road that graffiti trolls added their own markings to the sacred boulder.
Not cool.
Respect our shared history and this stunning land...
Many thanks to @diverdave72 for the footage. Audio: Acoustic Sketches - Audio Hero Subscription
#moabadventures #naturalarches #holeintherock #dronepanorama #vidéooftheday #throwbackthursday #ifwtwa #petroglyphs ...
Reviews
LatestWhere the best Breckenridge Colorado restaurants and bars shine
Oct 12, 2021
Fill your tummy, slack your thirst at the best Breckenridge, Colorado restaurants and bars....
Travel Events
LatestHow Travelers Can Ease Challenges for Refugees
Apr 4, 2022
Just as the world was beginning to life from pandemic travel restrictions, another road block...
Curious about Carlsbad? Take a walking food tour
Jan 24, 2019
Elaine J. Masters

Once we overcome the virus, the world will be waiting. Travelers know one thing - how to pivot and we will. We'll travel again and whether it's a short road trip or across the planet, I'll be here to help putting my years of travel to work. The Tripwellgal mission remains: to help us connect with our beautiful planet and each other with care and wonder. Stay in touch and happy travels!
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