TravelingSaurus

a part-time traveler, with a love for triathlon, terriers, and seeing the world

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Recent Posts:

  • It’s Been an Embarrassingly Long Time
  • It’s Been Six Months…
  • Exploring Nordic Cuisine at (the One Michelin Starred) “Relae” in Copenhagen
  • Tivoli Gardens at Christmas: Full of Lights & Holiday Cheer
  • Le Meridien Fisherman’s Cove in Mahe, Seychelles
  • Exploring Beautiful Copenhagen at Christmas: Quick Highlights
  • Quick Review of the Longchamp Expandable Tote – The Perfect Road Trip Bag
  • Quick Trip to Atlanta: The AC Hotel (by Marriott) & the Georgia Aquarium
  • Visiting the Archaeological Site of El Cano in Panama
  • 2017 Wrap Up & Obligatory Stats Post – It’s Been a Busy Year
  • Quick Weekend Getaway: Rio Hato, Panama & the AC Buenaventura Resort
  • Gift Guide for Travelers & Wanderlusters – Gifts Under $50
  • Ironman Maryland Race Report Part 2: The Run
  • Ironman Maryland 2017 Race Report Part 1: Swim and Bike
  • Gift Guide for Travelers & Wanderlusters – Gifts Under $25!
  • Visiting the Seven Colored Earths, Mauritius
  • My Favorite Fleeces for Travel, Winter Fun, and Beyond
  • First Time to Cape Cod? Six Things to See, Do, or Eat
  • Review of our Stay at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort — For Ironman Maryland!
  • USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska
  • My Three Favorite Blazers for Travel: For Work, For Play & For Where/When Ever!
  • Finally! Dinner at Bad Saint (#8 on Washingtonian’s Top 100 List)
  • Where to Stay in Joshua Tree, California: Review of Desert Lilly B&B
  • How to Visit & Tips for St. Anne Marine National Park and Ile Moyenne in the Seychelles
  • How To Make the Most of a Short Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
  • Finding an Open Water Swim in Cape Cod: Tales of Sharks & Ponds
  • Our 4 Day, 5 Night Itinerary for Mahe, The Seychelles!
  • 2017 Williamsburg Rev3 70.3 Race Report
  • Six Things For Travelers at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
  • Recap of Our Stay at The Westin Turtle Bay Resort, Mauritius
  • Review of the Patagonia Arbor Pack: It’s a Multifunctional Gem!
  • Sun, Swim & Sweat: Five Great Summer Hair and Skin Products
  • Five Tips On Tackling Triathlon Training While On Vacation
  • Blogging Has Taken a Backseat to Triathlon Training: I Fell Down the Multisport Rabbit Hole
  • Recap of Our Stay at the St. Regis in Le Morne, Mauritius
  • What to See and Do on a Long Layover in Dubai, UAE
  • Visiting the Flying Dodo Brewery, Bagatelle, Mauritius
  • Done Staring at the Pandas? 3 Other Places to Explore in Chengdu!
  • Review of Emirates Business Class (on Points!) from the Seychelles to Washington, Dulles
  • Tips for a Very Successful Ski Trip: Weekend Getaway in Vail
  • A Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting: Rhumerie de Chamarel, Mauritius
  • Hints for a Successful Day Trip to La Digue from Mahe, Seychelles
  • Looking for a Small Camera Bag? Review of the ONA Bowery Bag
  • Emirates’ Dubai Connect: Make the Most of a Dubai Layover
  • Review of Little Serow (#3 on Washingtonian’s Top 100 List)
  • Quick Update & Highlights of Mauritius and the Seychelles + Photos!
  • Emirates A380 Economy Class from Washington-Dulles to Dubai: Not Particularly Impressed
  • Reader Question: Did You Feel Safe Flying into Paro, Bhutan?
  • Review of Central (#19 on Washingtonian’s Top 100 List)
  • A Visit to The Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China
  • Our Favorite Places to Eat/Drink on Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Florida
  • There’s More to the Chengdu Panda Base: The Adorable Red Panda & More
  • Visiting Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge: Sanibel Island, Florida
  • Obligatory 2016 Wrap Up, Stats & Memories
  • Black, White, and Furry All Over: Visiting the Chengdu Panda Base in China
  • Thanksgiving Road Trip: Review of Bullfrog (PA) and RoosterFish (NY) Craft Breweries
  • The Scourge of the Christmas Card…Who Really Likes Writing Christmas Cards?!
  • More Classic Beijing: Visiting a Hutong Neighborhood
  • Review of China Chilcano (#71 on the Top 100 Washingtonian List)
  • Testing Out a New Travel Flat: FlipSlips + A FlipSlips GIVEAWAY!
  • The Terracotta Warriors are Awesome: Xi’an, is well, Xi’an
  • Weekend in California: Why Don’t We Have Sushi Like That in DC?
  • Ethiopia: The Trip That Was…and Then Wasn’t
  • The Classics of Beijing: Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
  • Exploring the Great Wall of China: Five Tips to Enjoy Your Visit
  • Review of Convivial (#4 on Washingtonian’s Top 100 List)
  • The Other Side of Bartolome & Finding Penguins! PENGUINS!
  • On the Land & in the Sea: Bartolome Island, Galapagos
  • Tortuga Bay: There’s More than Tortoises on Santa Cruz!
  • Part 1: 5 (of 10) Things You Need to Take to the Galapagos Islands
  • The Land of the Amazing Giant Tortoises: Santa Cruz Island
  • Next Stop: Floreana and Post Office Bay!
  • Snorkeling and Exploring Isla Lobos, Kicker Rock, and San Cristobal in the Galapagos
  • Quick Trip to Virginia & Review of Rumpus in Bumpass (Best Triathlon Name Ever)!
  • Quick Update & Hopefully Helpful Reflections on Going to China
  • Next, It Was Off to Espanola! Nazca Boobies, Iguanas, Sea Lions and More
  • Rehoboth Beach & My First Metric Century Ride (Ocean to Bay)
  • Get Me Out of This Flippin’ Vomit Rocket (aka Kayaking in the Galapagos)
  • The First Stop: Exploring Seymour Island, The Galapagos
  • Review of Tail Up Goat, Washington DC
  • Exploring Otavalo & the Ecuadorian Highlands–Part 2: Crater Lake Hike
  • Exploring Otavalo & the Ecuadorian Highlands–Part 1: The Markets
  • Back from the Galapagos…Grudgingly!
  • The Start of a Busy, Busy Spring…First Up, Ecuador & No Internet (Gasp!)
  • Review of the Deuter ACT Trail 24 Pack (Great Daypack for Travel & Hiking)
  • Straw Hair No More! Four Great Products for the Ocean or Pool
  • Right Proper Brewing + STUFF’t, Washington DC
  • Why I Hate Drawing (aka Traumas of Elementary School Art Class)
  • Prepping for the Galapagos: Five Key Things to Pack!
  • Flashback Photo Friday: Sailing in the BVI’s
  • Where to Find Great Deals on Technical Outerwear & Gear!
  • Is there a Perfect Travel Ballet Flat? Review of Cole Haan, Tieks, and Tory Burch Flats
  • Enjoying Snowzilla With the Dog and Her Booties
  • Weekly Roundup: Rambles & Burning Questions (on Destination Marathons, African Beaches, and China)
  • Belgian for New Years at B-Too, Washington DC (Definitely Recommended!)
  • 2015 Wrap-Up & Fun (Obligatory) Travel Stats: It’s Been a Great Year!
  • Christmas in Washington DC: Three Fun (and Free) Things to Do
  • Taking Time to Relax…Well, Trying To: Weekend on Sanibel Island! Five More Reasons to Visit.
  • Update on the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (e.g., Most Adorable Baby Elephants Ever…and a Great Organization)
  • The Faces of Peru…Llamas and Alpacas, Of Course!

TravelingSaurus’ Favorites

Get Me Out of This Flippin’ Vomit Rocket (aka Kayaking in the Galapagos)

Review of Central (#19 on Washingtonian’s Top 100 List)

The Classics of Beijing: Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City

Three Reasons to Choose Belmond Properties in Lima & Cusco, Peru

Our Wonderful Day-Tour of Bangkok: Impressions from First-Timers

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