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    It’s the Nordic blood in me. ❄️ Ironically, It’s the Nordic blood in me. ❄️

Ironically, we did happen to “escape the cold” during this winter Rocky Mountain National Park trip. It was -45 at home and literally 70 degrees warmer in the Colorado mountains hahaha.
    Here’s our EXACT 3-day itinerary for Kyoto, Japa Here’s our EXACT 3-day itinerary for Kyoto, Japan, including our bullet train travel day. 🇯🇵 And, honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Tips…

Go to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest as soon as it starts to get light out in the morning (I’m talking like 5:30 a.m.) if you want any shot at taking photos without crowds!

Also… The monkey park was my favorite. 🙊
    Lack of oxygen was worth it. Location: Trail Ridg Lack of oxygen was worth it.

Location: Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the USA, peaking at over 12,180 feet of elevation. 🤯 As you could imagine, the road closes to vehicle traffic during the winter because of snow. BUT, you can still hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski on it in the winter!

We rented skis at Estes Park Mountain Shop, parked at the Many Parks Curve Overlook parking lot and skied away. ⛷️

Would you ski here?
    It’s literally 70 degrees warmer in Colorado. T It’s literally 70 degrees warmer in Colorado.

This whole weekend we joked that we were “escaping the cold” on this winter Rocky Mountain National Park trip because it was around 25 degrees Fahrenheit there and -45 degrees in Wisconsin.

All of the Denver locals were like, “You picked a cold week to be here.” And we were like, “No no… We picked the perfect weekend to be here.” 🤣

Tropical vacation for a Wisconsinite.
    Next destination? Points and miles millionaire 💸✈️ Come with me to strategically earn one million credit card points in one year without spending more than I usually do. Think I can do it? 

Follow @indigosahara for part three.
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By: Indigo Sahara, M.A. | Published: February 2, 2026 | Updated: January 29, 2026

How To Take A Cheap Colorado Vacation In Luxury

Here’s how I took a cheap Colorado vacation for less than $50 per day, staying in a 4-star resort, dining out and doing nonstop activities.

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By: Indigo Sahara, M.A. | Published: January 27, 2026 | Updated: January 27, 2026

How To Pack Heavy Clothes For Travel

Here’s how to pack heavy clothes for travel to save suitcase space and weight whether you’re packing sweaters, sweatshirts, coats or jeans.

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By: Indigo Sahara, M.A. | Published: January 26, 2026 | Updated: January 13, 2026

Ultimate National Park Trip Planning Step-By-Step Guide

Stress-free national park trip planning? Yes please! I’ve been to 25 national parks, and this is exactly how to plan national park trips.

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By: Indigo Sahara, M.A. | Published: January 19, 2026 | Updated: January 21, 2026

13 Travel Essentials For Cold Weather

As a Wisconsin native, I know exactly what travel essentials for cold weather are must-haves, even for sub-zero temperatures.

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By: Indigo Sahara, M.A. | Published: January 12, 2026 | Updated: January 21, 2026

How To Pack Fast + Efficiently For A Trip

With these tips on how to pack fast for a trip and how to pack efficiently for a trip, you’ll be able to pack faster, smarter and stress-free.

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By: Indigo Sahara, M.A. | Published: January 5, 2026 | Updated: January 21, 2026

10 Tips For Visiting National Parks On A Budget

After visiting 25 national parks, I’m giving you my top 10 tips for visiting national parks on a budget for flights, accommodations and fees.

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It’s the Nordic blood in me. ❄️ Ironically, It’s the Nordic blood in me. ❄️

Ironically, we did happen to “escape the cold” during this winter Rocky Mountain National Park trip. It was -45 at home and literally 70 degrees warmer in the Colorado mountains hahaha.
Here’s our EXACT 3-day itinerary for Kyoto, Japa Here’s our EXACT 3-day itinerary for Kyoto, Japan, including our bullet train travel day. 🇯🇵 And, honestly, I wouldn’t change a thing.

Tips…

Go to Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest as soon as it starts to get light out in the morning (I’m talking like 5:30 a.m.) if you want any shot at taking photos without crowds!

Also… The monkey park was my favorite. 🙊
Lack of oxygen was worth it. Location: Trail Ridg Lack of oxygen was worth it.

Location: Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

Trail Ridge Road is the highest continuous paved road in the USA, peaking at over 12,180 feet of elevation. 🤯 As you could imagine, the road closes to vehicle traffic during the winter because of snow. BUT, you can still hike, snowshoe or cross-country ski on it in the winter!

We rented skis at Estes Park Mountain Shop, parked at the Many Parks Curve Overlook parking lot and skied away. ⛷️

Would you ski here?
It’s literally 70 degrees warmer in Colorado. T It’s literally 70 degrees warmer in Colorado.

This whole weekend we joked that we were “escaping the cold” on this winter Rocky Mountain National Park trip because it was around 25 degrees Fahrenheit there and -45 degrees in Wisconsin.

All of the Denver locals were like, “You picked a cold week to be here.” And we were like, “No no… We picked the perfect weekend to be here.” 🤣

Tropical vacation for a Wisconsinite.
Next destination? Points and miles millionaire 💸✈️ Come with me to strategically earn one million credit card points in one year without spending more than I usually do. Think I can do it? 

Follow @indigosahara for part three.

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