After spending a few weeks in Albuquerque, NM for the International Balloon Fiesta, it was time to move on to our next destination - Halfway, OR. We were looking forward to a little bit of time exploring mixed in with a little bit of downtime, but things took a turn for the … [Read more...] about 1 Week In Halfway, OR: Sights, Snake River & Surgery
3 More Weeks In Albuquerque: Here’s What We Did
I never thought I'd say this when we set off on our 50 state road trip in 2018, but Albuquerque, NM is now one of my favorite cities in the US. While the city isn't as vibrant as places like New York City and Chicago, there's a lot to love about it. There's fantastic hiking, … [Read more...] about 3 More Weeks In Albuquerque: Here’s What We Did
Riding The Sandia Peak Tramway In Albuquerque, NM
Update 11/13/21: We recently returned to Albuquerque for the International Balloon Fiesta (read more about it here). Shae's mom and stepdad joined us for the first few days, then her dad and stepmom joined us for the last few days. We took both sets of parents up the Sandia Peak … [Read more...] about Riding The Sandia Peak Tramway In Albuquerque, NM
Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown, NM
After staying five nights in the Presidential Suite at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, we moved about 10-15 minutes east to the Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown. We did this because we were in town for the 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the Hyatt Place … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown, NM
Our First Hot Air Balloon Flight
Some people have a hot air balloon flight on their bucket list (or should that be basket list ;) ). It had never been high on my list of things to do, but having gone up in a hot air balloon recently, I now see why it appeals to so many people. Shae and I attended the 2021 … [Read more...] about Our First Hot Air Balloon Flight
Road Trip Stats: Month 46 – October 2021
Having stayed more than $100 under budget in September, I wasn't too optimistic about how our budget would look at the end of October. Our accommodation spending wasn't due to be too high, but we had an expected expense that would likely push us far over budget - a hot air … [Read more...] about Road Trip Stats: Month 46 – October 2021
2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – Here’s What It Was Like
After being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, the 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta returned with a bang an inflation in 2021. This was something Shae and I really wanted to experience, so despite having spent a few months in New Mexico earlier this year, we returned … [Read more...] about 2021 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta – Here’s What It Was Like
Hiking The La Luz Trail To Sandia Peak Tramway In Albuquerque, NM
The La Luz Trail was hard, but it was worth it. When we visited Albuquerque earlier this year, I hiked the Pino Trail (tougher than expected because of snow I wasn't expecting) and the Domingo Baca Trail which was particularly interesting due to plane crash wreckage at the end … [Read more...] about Hiking The La Luz Trail To Sandia Peak Tramway In Albuquerque, NM
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, NM – Presidential Suite
After spending five days in Gallup, we headed east to Albuquerque for the International Balloon Fiesta (read more about that here). For the International Balloon Fiesta we booked a stay at the Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown as it was close to a Park & Ride location, but we … [Read more...] about Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, NM – Presidential Suite
5 Days In Gallup, NM – Here’s What We Did
After spending 10 days in Farmington, NM, Shae, Truffles and I drove a couple of hours south so that we could spend 5 days in Gallup. We'd missed out on staying in Gallup when visiting New Mexico earlier this year and so wanted to spend a little time there as there were a few … [Read more...] about 5 Days In Gallup, NM – Here’s What We Did