Category Archives for "Travel"
3 years ago
- in Advice , Highpointers , Pro Tips , Travel , Travel Stories by Branndon Bargo
The Highpointers – Virginia (Part 1 of 3)
Our most recent adventure was a non-stop 3 -day extravaganza covering the vastness of Virginia- from beaches, history, and southern cooking, to a beautiful hike to the top of Mt. Rogers with a Navy Seal. If you are interested in following in our footsteps here is exactly where we went, where we stayed, what lessons […]
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3 years ago
- in Advice , Pro Tips , Travel by Charlie Johnson
12 Christmas Towns to put you in the Holiday Spirit – FRBO
FRBO shares 12 of the most amazing Christmas destinations for your holiday spirit. Check out them and explore to make the best of your Christmas holidays!
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3 years ago
- in Advice , Highpointers , Pro Tips , Travel , Travel Stories by Branndon Bargo
The Highpointers – aka The Bargo Bros
Welcome to the first installment of The Highpointers Blog. We will try to keep things brief, mainly because we have ADHD and if we sit in front of a computer too long we will go crazy! We have been climbing mountains and highpointing (climbing the highest natural point in whatever country or state we are […]
Continue readingTop Kid-Tested Beach Essentials for Your Next Trip
Heading to the beach with little ones? Don’t panic! While the beach is the ultimate place for fun and sun, packing for a beach trip can be a tall order for those responsible for little beachgoers. To help avoid most major meltdowns (but let’s face it, you can’t avoid them all), we’ve compiled a list […]
Continue readingBrighten Your Stay: Easily Personalize Your Vacation Rental
Private accommodation rentals are set to reach $14.5 billion in 2019. Such a booming industry is likely due to the fact that renting a home comes with comforts not available in a hotel. Families can stay in private accommodations and enjoy the amenities they enjoy in their own homes. Though most private accommodations are kept […]
Continue readingAn accidental backcountry lesson
My entire life I’ve been an inbounds skier, but always wanted to get into the backcountry. Growing up I’ve watched all kinds of ski movies from Warren Miller to Teton Gravity Research to big screen documentaries like First Descent. Backcountry is a term commonly used for anything “out-of-bounds” from the ski resort. I’ve always been […]
Continue readingSkiing with Tots
Spring Break is upon us, so many families will be headed to the ski slopes this month. We thought this was good information to take with you. – FRBO This post contains references to products from one or more of our or our guest bloggers advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links […]
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4 years ago
- in Stories , Travel by Chloe Banks
Indigo Dyeing in Portland
I lived in Portland over the summer of 2017 and was looking for ways to meet people and experience something unique when I stumbled across AirBnB’s brand new concept – the AirBnB Experience. I’d been staying in quite a few AirBnBs and while playing around on the site I activated the Experience feature and sifted […]
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4 years ago
- in Advice , Pro Tips , Travel , Travel Stories by Chloe Banks
Spooky Halloween Travel!
Happy Halloween! We thought this week we’d bring you a super SPOOKY post about three of the most haunted places on Earth… Buckle in! The first stop on our tour of the most haunted places on Earth is probably one of the most well-known and Iconic murder-houses of all time. The Amityville Horror House in […]
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4 years ago
- in Stories by Chloe Banks
My Worst Flight
I settled into my seat on the last leg of my journey back from a summer teaching English in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I wasn’t too tired as I’d spent a few days in Istanbul slept for a few hours on my previous flight. I was now 2.5 hours from my soft bed in […]
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