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Hiking Sedona

August 1, 2019 by jennifermdarling

After spending a little time in Phoenix, I got on the road towards Sedona. It’s about a 2 hour drive. If you’re looking for a pit stop, Montezuma Castle National Monument is about an hour and a half into the trip. The cliff dwellings, carved into the limestone walls, were built by the Sinagua people between 100 and 1425 AD. The castle sits about 90 feet above the ground. It looks so tiny, but there are 20 rooms nestled in there. Archeologists […]

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Street Art in Phoenix

July 25, 2019 by jennifermdarling

During my traveling years, I’ve never spent time in Phoenix (other than making connections in their airport). It’s quite a colorful city. Maybe the next time you have a connection there, book yourself a little extra time so you can spend a few hours exploreing. Here are a few things you can do to pass the time: Tres Leches is a colorful cafe and the perfect place to grab a quick cafe con leche. Pick up an authentic Mexican pastry while […]

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Stavanger Jet Boat / for the love of nike

Set Sail From Stavanger, Norway

July 18, 2019 by jennifermdarling

As I’ve mentioned in my previous Norwegian posts, the fjords are a unique part of Scandinavian topography. What’s a fjord? I had the same question before I set foot in these parts. Most of the Norwegian coast is made up of jagged, narrow inlets to the sea, with steep and rather spectacular cliffs. You can see them when flying directly overhead or up-close by boat. During my time in beautiful Stavanger, I took Norwegian’s version of a jetboat, and a […]

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Never heard of Stavanger, Noway? Read this and you’ll want to go there.

July 11, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Welcome to Stavanger, 3rd largest city in Noway. I imagine locals would tell you not to waste your time here, but I really enjoyed wandering this sweet, colorful little city. Its official founding dates back to 1125. But more recently, it has become the Oil Capital of Noway. It’s an expensive place to spend time, however, if you adjust the way you eat, it can cushion the blow. We stayed at The Clarion Hotel Downtown for a decent price, which included […]

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Hiking Trolltunga / for the love of nike

Trolltunga, one of the best hikes in the world!

June 27, 2019 by jennifermdarling

It’s hard to express how special the entire country of Norway is without actually being there. Sure, it’s rainy, but it’s also insanely green. Yes, it’s hard to navigate, but they’ve built the most impressive roadway I’ve ever seen! Tunnels stretch for miles and miles through the mountains–big enough to have multiple traffic circles within. The people who live there are happy and kind. Farms line the hillsides. Practically everyone paints their house in lively colors. And hiking seems to […]

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Bergen?

June 20, 2019 by jennifermdarling

Norway is a beautiful beast of a country. These Nordic lands are perhaps most known for their unique fjords, which make up the majority of its coastline. Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, following Oslo, with a population of just over 280,000 people. City Center, also called Byfjorden, which translates to “the city fjord,” boasts a port that served as a trading hub all the way back in the 1020s. Sadly, many fires have damaged Bergen over the centuries. […]

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Shoes fit for Europe / for the love of nike

Shoes Fit for a Trek Across Norway

June 13, 2019 by jennifermdarling

I’m a big believer in ALWAYS packing in a carryon. Yes, that can be extremely tricky when you’re going somewhere for over a week–but it’s absolutely doable. For my Norwegian adventures, I decided I would bring two pairs of shoes. Both Nikes as you might have guessed–my sweet classic highs and these beauties: The matte grey with a gum bottom held up quite nicely, especially considering that I walked just a little over 180 miles during this trip. The leather […]

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The Getty Museum, Los Angeles / for the love of nike

Inside The Getty Museum and Some Odd Representations of Women in Art

May 16, 2019 by jennifermdarling

The Getty is a breathtaking museum in Brentwood, perched atop the Santa Monica Mountains with an unreal view of LA below. It opened to the public in 1997, and is free to visit (unless you park on site, which will cost you $20). A rather impressive people-mover takes you from the parking garage, up the hillside to main buildings and gardens. All I could think about as I walked around this slice of paradise, was sheer wealth that must have […]

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Exploring San Diego / for the love of nike

The Land of Those Who Face Water From A Cliff (aka San Diego)

May 2, 2019 by jennifermdarling

San Diego, named for Diego de San Nicolás by the Spaniards, was the first spot visited by Europeans on the West Coast of the United States. As you probably already guessed, Native Americans had been there wayyyy before 1542–the Kumeyaay people to be exact. Kumeyaay translates to “those who face the water from a cliff.” It’s got a ring to it. I recently took a weekend trip to this beautiful coastal city. It was my first time back since I […]

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