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Exploring Otavalo & the Ecuadorian Highlands–Part 1: The Markets

April 8, 2016 By Heather

Before we went to the Galapagos Islands, we started in Otavalo, about a 1.5-2hr drive from Quito. The drive...not sure what those Ecuadorians are doing (or whether the roads in DC have permanently maimed my judgment), but the roads were fantastic. Not a pothole to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, South America, Souvenirs Tagged With: Ecuador, Shopping

Where to Find Great Deals on Technical Outerwear & Gear!

February 1, 2016 By Heather

I blame growing up in Wyoming for a lot of things, but particularly for my love of good outerwear and gear. I think my parents' love for the same hasn't helped much, either. I particularly have a strong affinity for Patagonia gear, it lasts literally forever (and if it doesn't … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Clothes, Gear Tagged With: Patagonia, Shopping

TravelingSaurus Selections: What Carry-On is Best For My Trip?

September 18, 2015 By Heather

I should fess up...I have a lot of bags. And I always seem to have an eye out for the "next" bag. I do use all of them. And my bags from 10+ years ago that I no longer use I sell (thanks Poshmark).  I know I don't need them, but I really love having cool-looking, fun, matching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Gear, Packing, TravelingSaurus Selections Tagged With: Dagne Dover, Fashion, Lo&Sons, Shopping, Tumi

Weekly Wrap-Up/Rambles: Next Trip(!), Fun Conversations, Marathons, and the Perfect White Tee

July 24, 2015 By Heather

Because I've been busy and lazy, I mean in an attempt to streamline blog content, I've not done a weekly roundup for weeks. But I have a lot to ramble/complain/rant on this week, both on and off the blog (just ask my poor husband). These rambles are the good kind, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, South America, Weekly Roundup Tagged With: Culture, Gap, Peru, Running, Shopping

Winning the Anatomie Giveaway: Let’s Talk Pants, For Real (Part 2!)

June 23, 2015 By Heather

Wayyyyy back in March (or February? eek) I won an awesome giveaway for $1000 worth of Anatomie wear. Initially this post was delayed because I exchanged two of the things I ordered, so I was waiting for my new items. Then, life got busy and I got lazy and just didn't get around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All, Clothes Tagged With: Anatomie, Shopping

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alt text here Hi, I’m Heather! I love warthogs, studying disease outbreaks, destination lusting, and my jackapoo named Toasty.  I’m also an avid age-group triathlete. Exploring and enjoying life in Washington DC and the rest of the world, one day and one trip at a time. More about me….

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Reminiscing on My First Safari in Tanzania: Seven Important (and Not So Important) Things I Learned

Our Favorite Places to Eat/Drink on Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Florida

Winning the Anatomie Giveaway: Let’s Talk Pants, For Real (Part 2!)

The (Probably Backward) Way I Chose a Tour Operator For Bhutan

Unpleasantness: Let’s Talk Motion Sickness

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