I had done Moose's Tooth years ago (2014) but it looks like they've expanded. Only thing of note this time was that it was observing (rightly so) covid restrictions on dine-in, so we were just spaced out in the auxiliarily dining area, set up more like a wedding reception tent area with large circular tables spaced out. Seriously, my wife and I had a ~10 person table to ourself. We went with the Forager (veggie basically). 49th had a cool vibe and was definitely newish. Almost exclusively young people. I'm a pretzel snob and theirs was fantastic, unfortunately no other sauce/dips to sub for the beer cheese, so you get a lot of that. We didn't spend much time in Girdwood, but it's so accessible and has everything (from whale/bird watching just off the highway with ADA ramps) to 20+ mile hiking and cross country skiing trails. The ranger you deal with always goes a long way and this was a good ranger that we dealt with from the Chugach NF Glacier Station right off the main road.
I've never been to Yacht Week, but know they do it all over the world. Croatia and the BVIs are top spots, I believe. Have been to both, but not for yacht week.
Thanks. Never been to Cabo, so not sure what to expect, especially during covid. Hoping there's some outdoor exploring we can do.
not sure how COVID has impacted this, but we did a 4-day weekend in Cabo in February and did a walking food tour the first night. Was a great way to experience some local non-touristy places. The tour we did focused on seafood and was phenomenal. We ate at a couple of the restaurants multiple times during our stay. https://avocabofoodtours.com/
This restaurant is a bit of a drive as it's in San Jose del Cabo, but it was spectacular when I went there last year. CarbónCabrón https://www.carboncabron.com/
My MIL, who paid for the whole extended family to get seasick for four of the seven days at sea over the holidays because "Mexico does Christmas better than we do," characterized cruise ships as being filled with the newly wed and the nearly dead she wasn't wrong
I just looked at the airbnb link my buddy sent me and it looks like we're staying in San Jose del Cabo. Didn't know there were two cities. Figured "Cabo" was all encompassing.
For basically my entire 20s, I was "too cool" for Mexico. Because it was always so close, I took it for granted. Also bought into some of the stupid news stuff. Fuck it's such an amazing country. I was dumb.
Mexico is the best too once you get away from your typical touristy areas, Central Mexico is my favorite place on earth that’s alway been my happy place since I was young
Also might spend January and February back in Honduras. The diving was so good for this side of the world, and cheap
Haven’t been to Keystone in a while but good time for a ski trip. My preference for ski trips in the area is to stay in Frisco or Dillon because then you can hit different resorts but you’re closest to the best one, Copper
Over the summer, I was watching a Mexico-based Netflix show (Club de Cuervos) while also reading a book (This Love is Not for Cowards) about a Juarez soccer team and it all got me enamored with Mexico and now I want to experience the non-resort places. Even more so since I've never even been to the country before.
Trying to figure out post pandemic honeymoon destination because it's fun. Any advice? Right now the finalists are: Morocco, Galapagos, Japan (Japan is leader, because we've got a much larger budget than usual for this one trip, bc honeymoon and such). Ruled out any place that either of us have been, so that narrows the field a bit. She's also not interested in Tahiti/Bora Bora/Fiji. Other places we could potentially look into are: SE Asia (Sans Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia), Argentina, Ecuador, and don't know what else.
Haven't been to Morocco or Galapagos but Japan is incredible and always on my list of top places to go back to. Lots to see, incredibly nice people, some of the best food in the world, and not as expensive as you'd expect. It wouldn't be the traditional lounge around and relax type honeymoon but doesn't sound like you are looking for that anyways.
Appreciate it. Did you stay in a Ryokan? We're both foodies, so food is one big reason Japan is so high on the list.
yes, stayed in one in Hakone. Definitely worth it to splurge on a nice one. Also, didn't stay here but was looking at the Travel and leisure top hotels in the world list and this one in Tokyo came in at 46. https://hoshinoya.com/tokyo/en/
She won't do luxury and relaxation, hence Bora Bora/Tahiti/Fiji being off the table. I don't really care, they all sound great to me.
Anyone been to Riyadh before? Not sure what to expect - my friend over there (who is good friends with both me and the wife) says it's amazing and don't worry about anything the whole time we're there. Any input appreciated.
Heading to the airport, 2 hour flight to SF. First time in an airport since January, feels weird man.
Land late tonight, spend Thurs and Fri exploring SF. Head to Yosemite early Saturday morning, spend 4 days/3 nights backpacking. Fly back to Seattle next Wed. What about you?
I’m doing the North Rim the first 2 nights: first night camp on top of North Dome, then on second day hike and camp on top of El Cap. Day 3, hike back into the valley, re-supply, and go hike into Little Yosemite Valley. Wake up Day 4 and hike either Half Dome (if I win a permit) or Clouds Rest
You're a hardier soul than I. I've got this weird penchant for beds, walls, and functioning bathrooms, so we always stay at the Yosemite Valley Lodge. Post some pics when you get a chance. Should be spectacular.
These travel adventures are much harder to plan with a 13 month old we are finding out lol we are dying for a trip but shit gets complicated when it’s not to family or roadtrip where u can load up the car with his shit