Trailing Away – Blog Roll
Guide to Driving to Mauna Kea Summit for an Unforgettable Sunset Above the Clouds
We didn't plan to take the almost 14,000-ft adventure friving to Mauna Kea Summit on this trip to the Big Island. Although we loved the idea, we knew four-wheel drive was necessary, adverse conditions were possible, most rental car companies forbid you from taking...
Guide to How Unaccompanied Minors Fly with Southwest Airlines
Our 10-year-old nephew just came to visit us in Colorado all by himself! And he was totally unphased by it. What a badass, right? Anyway, we were really impressed with how easy this process was, once we understood all the rules needed for unaccompanied minors to fly...
Why Horsetooth Reservoir is Our Favorite Place to SUP in Colorado
There is a reason why stand up paddleboarding has grown exponentially in popularity over the last couple of years... it is addictively fun! After my first time on a stand up paddleboard, I was hooked! I could easily spend hours on the water paddleboarding,...
Guide to the 3 Iconic Boulder Flatirons Hikes in Colorado
The Boulder Flatirons hikes have always been a huge, pointy reminder of some of our favorite Colorado memories. From hiking to the first Flatiron on our anniversary one spring to watching the sun set behind them on my way home from work daily. And, of course, walking...
Ultimate Guide to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado
Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park is an enormous and gorgeous nature-lover's playground. Check out this guide for planning an awesome trip.
The Truth About Moving Away & What We've Learned From It
We are no strangers to moving away. As nomads, we move often. But before we took to exploring this big exciting world, we took a giant leap in the direction of adventure by moving away from our hometown and starting over across the country. I'd love to say it was a...
How to Get Free Flights with the Chase Southwest Visa Card & Companion Pass
A few years ago, before we even thought full-time travel was an option, we were just a couple of grown-up kids wanting to stretch our budget to travel more. So, we did what most people do and looked into which credit cards offered the best points - hellllooo Chase...
How House Sitting in Europe Allowed Us to Stay for 5 Amazing Months!
How did we travel abroad for five months? House sitting in Europe allowed us to stay longer, explore deeper, and make unique memories with fluffy pals.
Pizza & Pompeii: How to Have a Memorable Trip to Naples, Italy
As we waited in the longest Passport-checking line we've ever been in, we began to regret our decision to visit. Was this whole trip to Naples destined to be chaotic? Well, kind of. But it was only two days and getting to see Pompeii and eat world-famous Neapolitan...
Ultimate First Trip to Rome Itinerary: 10+ Top Things to See!
I have fallen in love with many places throughout our travels, but without hesitation, Rome is my favorite city I've ever been to. This was a total shock to me since I really didn't enjoy Paris (sorry!!) and I thought it would be similarly over-stimulating ... but it...
Learning to Make Gelato & Pizza in Rome: The Perfect Souvenir
We really embraced the phrase "when in Rome" during our recent trip and went a little overboard with trying to taste and see as much as we possibly could in 2.5 days. Although we loved our delicious food tour, we really wanted to try something a little bit more...
Delicious 6-Stop Rome Food Tour of the Most Authentic Italian Dishes
We wouldn't really consider ourselves foodies - we just love food. However, we aren't all that adventurous with our choices and often shy away from food tours because of that. But the food in Rome was different. All of our favorite foods and drinks surrounded us in...