Explore with Intent
A travel blog about slowing down, traveling thoughtfully, and choosing places that genuinely excite you. It’s about intention over itineraries and curiosity over checklists.
Travel with Intention
Explore with Intent is your go-to guide for trips that are effortless, memorable, and truly yours. From insider tips to honest hotel reviews and personal stories, get inspired to travel smarter and see the world your way.
Destination Guides
Firsthand guides to cities and hidden gems around the world. I share what’s worth your time, where to stay, and how to experience each place like a local.
Travel Tips & Resources
Smart, practical advice for travelers who want to see the world without stress. Providing you info you need to make your journey fun and easier.
Hotel Reviews
Honest, detailed reviews of hotels around the world. Learn about locations, amenities, and experiences to help you choose the perfect stay.
Travel Stories
Real travel adventures from my journeys with friends, family, or solo. Also featuring stories of dog-friendly travels, road trips, and more.
Lounge Reviews
Step inside the world of hotels and airport lounges. Highlights experiences on comfort, amenities, food, and service.
“I’m driven by a love of travel, a curiosity for cultures, and a constant search for new adventures and experiences.”
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Where to Shop in Breckenridge
Breckenridge has a variety of shops on Main Street. You’ll find national retailers like Burton, Columbia, Helly Hansen, Lulumon, etc. You’ll also find a toy store, a doggie boutique, the Joy of Sox and numerous other souvenir shops. Here are a few of the local shops I like. Marigold’s Farmhouse Funk & Junk I could…
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Breckenridge | Colorado | Dining | US Travel | USA
Where to Eat in Breckenridge
The first thing you should do when you get to town is pick up a free Breckenridge Dining Guide from a news rack. This often shows menus, hours, happy hour specials, etc. If going during off-season, expect closures as well as some restaurants offering additional happy hour specials. Clint’s Coffee Shop and Ice CreamI highly…
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Breckenridge | Colorado | Hotels | US Travel | USA
Where to Stay in Breckenridge
Breckenridge offers a number of accommodation options including hotels, inns, and vacation rentals. There’s pros and cons to everything, but this post is going to focus on location. It’s said that location is everything and that is true. On other vacations (not to Breck), I’ve stayed at places that were lovely but were not convenient…
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Breckenridge | Colorado | US Travel | USA
Top Things to Do in Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a charming mountain town about 80 miles west of Denver. It has an elevation of 9,600 feet and generally has about 300 days of sunshine. It’s most known for being a ski destination, but summer offers a variety of outdoor activities while spring and fall are generally quieter, but still have a lot…
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Dog Days at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
A couple times a month, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs offers a special opportunity to bring your pup to the zoo. That’s right, Fluffy can come with you and look at zoo animals! We were hoping this would work out to do on our latest trip to Colorado, and as luck would have…
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Airports | Budapest | Europe | European Travel | Hungary | Lounge | Priority Pass
Budapest Airport Lounge Review (Terminal 2B)
I visited one of the lounges in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (Terminal 2B) and spent about an hour there before my flight. Unfortunately, this one didn’t leave a positive impression. First Impressions The lounge is on the smaller side and felt crowded almost immediately. Seating is limited, and even after checking in (which was…
