When I first got to Taos, I was in search of some beautiful scenery. I drove to the Taos Ski Valley to see what natural beauty I could find. I went on a mini hike and took A TON of photos. Here are a few of my favorites: There was a torrential downpour about three …
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This weekend I did some solo traveling for the first time in a long time. I took a mini road trip to Taos, New Mexico. It was so invigorating and refreshing. This picture was taken on the Taos Pueblo where the Tewa live. I spoke with a woman who is fluent in Tewa. She shared …
Salida, Colorado
After a long stretch of little to no solo travel, I decided that I would make the three-hour trip to Salida Colorado to explore. It's a beautiful little mountain town with lots of shops with local artists' work, a gin distillery that makes a mean cocktail, and beautiful views. It rained for most of my …
Day Trip to Milwaukee
While solo traveling in Chicago, I rented a car and headed to Milwaukee. It was mostly on a whim which is fun, but doesn't allow for a lot of planning. I thought I could casually stroll through the streets in November and find an adventure. What I found was the cold. And the wind. I …
Rookie Mistakes: Vancouver Edition
During one of my first solo trips, I bought a train ticket from Seattle to Vancouver. I pictured myself gliding up through the Cascades in a train car, sipping hot cider. I could envision walking around the streets of Vancouver, bundled up in several layers, searching for the most appealing restaurant among a cadre of …
On Taking Travel Photos
This is something I've thought about a lot since I started traveling, solo or otherwise. I have mixed feelings about taking pictures while traveling, but my perspective has shifted somewhat since I decided to start a blog. When I first started traveling I had a tendency to take pictures EVERYTHING. Sunsets, shops, streets were all …
5 Solo Travel Destinations of 2015 Review
In January 2015, I set some goals for solo traveling to San Diego, Utah, Mesa Verde, the Grand Canyon, and Yellow Stone here . I had also booked a trip to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest in February. Most of my travel plans were thwarted because I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Despite my medical dramas, …
A Night in Roswell
My first solo sojourn after my surgery and my long recovery period, both physically and mentally, was to Roswell, New Mexico. I am endlessly enthralled with the wide range of beliefs and experiences with extraterrestrials that permeate our culture. (Side note, ever heard Fermi's paradox? SO FASCINATING! Seriously, Google it.) I live only six hours …
Mae Goes West 