Vacation Vagabonds

11/14/2020

Marvel at the national landmarks in Washington, DC that make up America's front yard. Apart from the politicking, DC is perhaps best known for its stunning monuments and world class museums that spark awe in visitors and locals alike. Here is our DG Guide to the National Mall & Monuments for the highlights and helpful tips - from locals! “There is nothing so American as our national parks.......

Marvel at the national landmarks in Washington, DC that make up America’s front yard. Apart from the politicking, DC is perhaps best known for its stunning monuments and world class museums t…

09/09/2020

Baby, you light my soul on fire. 🌟 Exploring the mountains, spotting wildlife, star gazing, glacier lake swimming 🏔 ☀️ 💦 The mountains are always tugging at our heartstrings, and we feel so rejuvenated here. Colorado has been a welcome change of pace from our regular DC city life.
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As much as we would have loved to stay, we left at the right time ... Just yesterday, snow transformed Crested Butte, we could hardly recognize it!
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09/08/2020

On Cloud 9 ☁️ somebody pinch us, the Maroon Bells are too dreamy! 💫 We’re STILL soaking in that post-hike feeling of accomplishment after this 12 mile stretch from Crested Butte to Aspen. 🏔 The crazy thing is, rain was pouring for almost the entire hike until we reached this spot at the end. Check out our last post on why you should do THIS hike and Colorado Stories for our latest mountain adventures. 🥾
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Whatever you have going on this week, just remember, it’s already Tuesday! For our American 🇺🇸 followers, we hope you had a good long holiday weekend!
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09/02/2020

Let’s raise a glass to hump day - we’re halfway through the week! 🍻 🐪 Did you know Colorado is home to over 400 breweries and has one of the highest concentrations of beer per capita in the US? 🥾 We’ve enjoyed kicking back after hikes and sipping from local taps in Crested Butte.
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Must-try local breweries:
🍺 Public House - Modern Colorado saloon with a great patio deck serving up a wide variety of Colorado beers and good food.
🍺 The Eldo - We both loved the CB Cerveza Lager and there are a few other great beers on tap. Rooftop deck looks out over the Main Street for great people watching.
🍺 Irwin Brewing - Wider selection of beers, open Friday & Saturday afternoons.
🍹 For those seeking something stronger, Montanya Distillers makes their own rum and it smells incredible! Also some of the best food in town for a casual bite + creative drinks.

08/27/2020

All good things are wild and free. 🏔💫
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Mountain bound and we couldn’t be MORE EXCITED! Most of y’all voted Texas in our Stories, but we are heading to COLORADO! It was our first time flying in 8 months and we’ve been super anxious about it but it was either that or a 28 hour drive. So, we masked up, packed a ton of wipes and hand sanitizer, and kept as much social distance as we could. 😷
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08/25/2020

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear “Washington, DC”? For us, one of the first things we associate are the incredible monuments and museums! ☀️ You can still visit the grounds and Capitol building exterior currently while the Capitol Visitor Center is closed for tours, and you’ll still get quite an amazing view! More ideas for ways to experience DC safely during COVID are live on the blog. 🚘 🌼 @ United States Capitol

08/24/2020

Monument sighting from the Potomac River is so fun and gives such a unique perspective of Washington, DC. Plus, it feels at least 10 degrees out on the water, and it gets HOT 🥵 in DC, y’all.
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Recognize any of these spots? SWIPE ➡️ Check out other safe outdoors focused activities and spots to refuel🍹in our latest post!
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💦SIGHTS FROM THE WATER 💦
Key Bridge
National Cathedral
Georgetown Waterfront
Georgetown University - looks like a castle!
Kennedy Center
Watergate - as in, the scandal, that is now a mix of offices and dope condos
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
Alexandria Old Town waterfront
Fort Washington
Mount Vernon @ Washington D.C.

08/22/2020

‼️Save for now or later!‼️ We’re sharing our TRAVEL GUIDE to safely planning a trip to DC in the times of COVID-19 - linked in profile! 😷 We’ve included plenty of outdoors-centric attractions, local restaurants and bars with great patio seating, and more — including this castle garden!
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Also sharing this before and after edit. What do y’all think? 🧡 @ Heurich House Museum

08/20/2020

Exploring DC’s charming little alleyways and finding hidden gems like this converted carriage house.🐴 🌱 Check out for details about another cool hidden DC gem that’s actually a castle garden and currently open for free to the public! More DC activities and travel planning tips in the age of COVID-19 about to drop too over on Vacation Vagabonds! 🧡 @ Washington D.C.

08/20/2020

WE WANT TO KNOW... What are some of the hidden gems you’ve recently discovered closer to home? 🧡👟
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We’ve been taking a lot of neighborhood walks during COVID-19 to blow off steam and found a secret garden full of wisteria 🍇 in the springtime.
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Did you know the Heinrich House 🏰 () also has a “secret” Castle Garden currently open to the public?
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08/19/2020

When it rains, look for a rainbow. 🌈 When it gets dark, look for the stars. 🌟 Can you spot the double rainbow? 👀
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This week has been quite the doozy for us, but we are doing our best to slow down in the evenings to unwind and workout every day, even on rainy days which we’ve been getting a lot of in DC lately. ☔️ We’re also working on a new Dc travel post that will go up this week! How’s your week going so far?

08/16/2020

Oh darling, let’s be adventurers. 🌞🗺 🧭
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How is it already halfway through August!!? Time flies when you’re having fun, and also you know, when you’re mostly stuck at home most of the year. 👀
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The cloudy weather in DC has really cooled things off thankfully (perfect for exploring the of you saw our stories yesterday) but has us missing sunny Michigan summer. 🐬💙

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