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Our Surprising Detour to Alburquerque, Spain
No, that’s not a typo in the title; I didn’t misspell Albuquerque. If you’re familiar with Albuquerque, a city in New Mexico, USA, you may be scratching your head at…
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An Ultimate Guide for Taking Kids to the Balloon Fiesta
Every October the skies in Albuquerque, New Mexico, are dotted with hundreds of colorful balloons. And if you’re wondering what there is for kids at the balloon fiesta, I’ve got…
Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Alamogordo, NM
Did you just find out that you’re moving to Holloman AFB soon? If you did, I bet you’re wondering about things to do in Alamogordo and all the things about…
A Balloon Fiesta Scavenger Hunt
If you’re headed to Albuquerque at the beginning of October, then you’ve gotta make sure you have this handy dandy Balloon Fiesta scavenger hunt for some extra fun—especially if you…
The Ultimate Guide for Your First Hot Air Balloon Ride
There’s a certain array of wonder when you see a hot air balloon floating in the sky—it’s something out of the norm, even if you live in a place where…
The Time I Almost Got Stuck on Top of a Mountain
Here’s a tale about how this 37-year-old mom of three almost stayed at the top of a 10,000 foot mountain, because she was too scared of going back down. But…
Things to do in Albuquerque: the Ultimate Travel Guide
When I mention Albuquerque, New Mexico, to most people they usually say one of three things: they stopped over for one night as they drove through to a destination on…
The Best Coffee Shops in Albuquerque
There are a plethora of coffee shops in Albuquerque these days, which is awesome for any coffee lover. They’re trendy, hip, and pretty much perfect. Coffee shops are my happy…
One Dozen Awesome and Useful New Mexico Gifts
My love for New Mexico runs as deep as the Land of Enchantment is wide. It’s always been my home no matter where I am in the world, and I…