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Musings about adventure and becoming
A Perfect Weekend Getaway (+ Gluten and Dairy-Free) in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe is an underrated major cultural hub of history, arts, entertainment, politics and fine dining. It’s also the capital of New Mexico. It’s got everything from great gluten-free and plant-based meals, to hot springs, MEOW WOLF, the oldest house and church in the US, to great sustainable /slow-fashion. I fell in love with it, and can’t wait to return back!
A Weekend (Gluten-Free) Guide to Taos, New Mexico
Taos is one of the most enchanting towns in the state of enchantment. At nearly 7,000 feet in elevation, this northern city sits on the edge of the Rio Grande in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the start of the Rocky Mountain range. It has a rich indigenous culture and is home to a World Heritage Site (Taos Pueblo). It’s a renowned art colony, with a world-class ski resort, majestic landscape, distinctive cuisine, and so much more. It’s a place where national jurisdictions have changed hands three times (Spanish, Mexican, American), and encompasses the past, present, and future. Here is our guide to a perfect weekend in this perfect city…
One day (and Gluten-Free) in Sayulita, Mexico Guide
Sayulita was once a hidden beach village off the beaten path until Pinterest, Instagram and Bachelor in Paradise took over. It lies just 25 miles north of Puerto Vallarta along Riviera Nayarit and the Madre Occidental Mountain range. It’s not only a small and sleepy beach town, but it’s home to some beautiful artisans, great beaches and surf. Not to mention it’s next to Mexico’s version of the Galapagos, the Islas Marietas. We had a long weekend to explore this colorful town and knock the islands off of our bucket list. Here’s how to do it all in one day (because you can #SiSePuede)…