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Discovering Third Spaces: Two Favorites from My Travels and Why You Should Seek Them Out

If you are like me, you have also been to third spaces but may not have known the term. The third space is a place that isn't your home (first space) or work (second space). Third spaces include coffee shops, parks, bookstores, community centers, churches, etc. They are places you visit regularly, and you either go to them to connect the new with the old or because they’re where you feel safe.

 

We all need a place to feel like ourselves, and sometimes, we need to learn who we are—which is something we all can relate to while traveling solo.

 

These are great places where you can meet other solo travelers, too. Third spaces are where you can build a community or a family, whether for an hour, a day, a weekend, or even for life. They are amazing for making memories and sharing your story.

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Peaks Spa in Telluride, Colorado: Self-Care You Didn't Know You Needed

You’ll find this resort in Mountain Village, a 12-minute gondola ride or 20-minute drive from Telluride. It is the largest spa in Colorado. Here, you can spend the entire day enjoying the views of the 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks while hanging out in the Roman tubs, hot tubs, and heated indoor and outdoor pools large enough to do laps around. Or maybe, if you want to feel like a kid again, you can slide down the water slide

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Top 6 Hikes to Do in Telluride, Colorado

If you have been following me for a while, you know I often write about Telluride. However, I never got to write about all my hiking adventures while visiting this magical town.  

Some of these hikes are great year-round, and some are not. I will denote which ones are, when I hiked them, and how easy or hard they are. Know your limits, leave no trace, take extra water and food, and enjoy the views!

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A Must Stop Highland Distiller in Grand Junction, Colorado!

On my road trip from Maryland to Telluride, Colorado, this past June, my friend and I were excited to stop and explore more in Grand Junction. I have been to Grand Junction a handful of times, and each time I leave here, falling even more in love. This blog post will discuss my experience at Highland Distiller!

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The Top Three Hot Springs You Must Check Out in Colorado!

My favorite thing to do in Colorado is hitting up as many hot springs as possible. It doesn't matter if it is winter or summer. After a day's adventure, soaking in a hot body of water is refreshing and relaxing!

With almost 100 hot springs in the state, you may be unsure which ones to visit. If so, check out my three favorite hot springs below!

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UFO Watchtower: An Exciting Must-Stop Site in Alamosa, Colorado

I wasn’t planning to write about my time here since I didn’t camp or see UFOs. However, I have recently been talking to a friend about aliens, and I just started to watch X-Flies for the first time (yes, I am late to the game). My friend mentioned a lot of UFO activity in the Sand Dunes area.

So, since I have just published my 8 Tips for that National Park, I felt this would be a fun piece to write. Maybe you guys will stop here on your way to Great Sand Dunes National Park.

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13 Unique Places to Eat and Drink While in Denver, Colorado

Full disclosure here; I am not the biggest Denver fan. I first explored Denver in July 2020, extending my trip to Colorado after visiting Telluride. I spent three days in the city and made the most of it.

Since then, whenever I returned to Colorado, I spent a few days in Denver before returning to DC. After my week in Telluride, I decided to spend a week in Denver to see if I could enjoy this city more.

These are the places I have been going to since 2020.

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