Switzerland is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. The breathtaking alps, rolling meadows, warm and kind people…it doesn’t get much better. Ideally, I’d love to visit Switzerland again and stay for weeks! But when the time is limited and the budget is tight, the Golden Pass Rail saves the day.

My mom is an avid plant lover and I am a woman after my mom’s own heart. Growing up, every chance she had my mom would go to the local nursery, often with her kids in tow.  She’s instilled in me a love for gardening and Apenberry’s nursery in Winter Park has helped keep that love alive.

Over the long weekend Eric and I had some time to explore a little more of our hometown. We had heard about the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour from family, and with no plans and perfect weather we decided to give it a chance. I have to say, it was a lot of fun!

Christmas shopping is in full swing now. With a family of travelers, I’ve grown up seeing anything from hiking socks to first aid kits on Christmas lists. I mean, when others are asking for gift ideas, now is a prime time to start collecting the gear you’ll need for your next adventure!

Back in the summer of 2015 my sister and I backpacked Europe for about 3 weeks, visiting 4 countries and stopping in 13 different cities. With us both being poor college students at the time, you can bet traveling on a budget was a priority. Here are some of the tips we discovered along the way.