A Mountain Side Gem (Where to Stay in Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Traveling as a family of five is about 10 times more complicated than when it was just the four of us. For example, did you know that most hotels cap…
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Papa Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
Whenever I’m in Albuquerque it’s a given that I’ll eat at Papa Felipe’s Mexican Restaurant at least once (but really, as often as I can). This New Mexican restaurant is…
Chasing Balloons During the Balloon Fiesta
When I was younger, chasing balloons during the Balloon Fiesta with my parents was something we always look forward to. It’s one of my fondest memories; I can easily recall…
Albuquerque Aloft 2015 (Balloon Fiesta)
Last week my mom and I got the girls up early for something special. Actually, scratch that—I have a toddler and a baby, so they got us up early, of…
La Salita Restaurant (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
UPDATE: La Salita moved from their original location (mentioned in this post) to 1950 Juan Tabo Blvd NE Suite H, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87112 Do you know what’s a crying shame?…
How to Eat Like a Local at New Mexican Restaurants
One of my most favorite things in the entire world is eating New Mexican food. Not Mexican food, not Tex-Mex, but New Mexican food. It’s my comfort food; it’s my…
Things to Take to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta (Updated 2022)
So you’re going to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta? AWESOME! Whether this is your first fiesta or you’re a seasoned pro, one thing is certain: you’re going to have a…
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2014 (Recap)
We’re one month away from one of my favorite time of the year: balloon fiesta time! I shared a few photos with you from last year’s Albuquerque Aloft (a really…
It’s Balloon Fiesta Time! {Albuquerque Aloft}
I wasn’t planning on writing today, but if I don’t share this right now, there’s a good chance I’ll never do it. And in an effort to stop hoarding pictures…