Travel Tips | Journey Monkeys https://journeymonkeys.com It's not about the destination, it's about the journey. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:48:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 https://journeymonkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-jm-favicon-1.png Travel Tips | Journey Monkeys https://journeymonkeys.com 32 32 Brazilian Amazon Peacock Bass Fishing with Ron Speed Jr. Adventures https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/amazon-peacock-bass-fishing-in-brazil/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/amazon-peacock-bass-fishing-in-brazil/#comments Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:53:31 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=857 It was sometime during my college days, when money was tight to nonexistent, but the call of adventure was ringing loudly, that I first saw a fishing show about fishing for the amazing Amazon Peacock Bass. I had probably just finished watching another awesome episode of the Walker Cay Chronicles (if you never absorbed an […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/amazon-peacock-bass-fishing-in-brazil/feed/ 1 Discovering Crested Butte, Colorado: A Year-Round Adventure https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/discovering-crested-butte-colorado-a-year-round-adventure/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/discovering-crested-butte-colorado-a-year-round-adventure/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:10:17 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=1139 Ah, Crested Butte – a hidden Gunnison Valley gem nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and my home away from home these past 6 years. Discovering Crested Butte, whether in the winter or summer, is a true delight! This quaint, picturesque town transforms with the seasons, offering an array of activities […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/02/discovering-crested-butte-colorado-a-year-round-adventure/feed/ 0 Uphill Skiing and Splitboarding at Crested Butte and Monarch Ski Resorts https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/01/uphill-skiing-and-alpine-touring-at-crested-butte-and-monarch-ski-resorts/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/01/uphill-skiing-and-alpine-touring-at-crested-butte-and-monarch-ski-resorts/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2024 21:16:45 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=1034 As an enthusiastic splitboarder, I’ve had the opportunity to experience uphill skiing and splitboarding at both Crested Butte Ski Resort and Monarch Ski Resort. Both resorts are “uphill friendly” though they differ significantly in how they allow the sport. Here’s what you need to know about these two exciting destinations. Crested Butte Ski Resort – […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2024/01/uphill-skiing-and-alpine-touring-at-crested-butte-and-monarch-ski-resorts/feed/ 0 Gunnison, Colorado: A small town with a BIG Music Scene https://journeymonkeys.com/2023/06/gunnison-colorado-a-small-town-with-a-big-music-scene/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2023/06/gunnison-colorado-a-small-town-with-a-big-music-scene/#respond Thu, 29 Jun 2023 21:25:17 +0000 https://journeymonkeys.com/?p=928 Gunnison, Colorado is a small town with a mountain-sized music scene. There are always live music events happening, from small, intimate shows to large festivals. Whether you’re looking for bluegrass, rock, country, or something else entirely, you’re sure to find something to your taste in Gunnison. Here are a few of the best places to […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2023/06/gunnison-colorado-a-small-town-with-a-big-music-scene/feed/ 0 What to do when the bed bugs bite https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/04/what-to-do-when-the-bed-bugs-bite/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/04/what-to-do-when-the-bed-bugs-bite/#respond Wed, 19 Apr 2017 19:09:17 +0000 http://journeymonkeys.wpengine.com/?p=576 Many of us grew up with our parents tucking us in saying, “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite!” I didn’t realize until I was an adult and traveling around that bed bugs were a real thing, rather than a fictional creature that plagued bad little girls and boys. Sadly, I’ve learned […]

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]]> https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/04/what-to-do-when-the-bed-bugs-bite/feed/ 0 Five Factors to Consider when Purchasing Luggage https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/02/five-factors-to-consider-when-purchasing-luggage/ https://journeymonkeys.com/2017/02/five-factors-to-consider-when-purchasing-luggage/#respond Thu, 02 Feb 2017 17:00:04 +0000 http://journeymonkeys.wpengine.com/?p=413 If you’ve traveled very often, you already know that your suitcase is an important contributor to the enjoyment of your trip. Choosing the suitcase that best meets your needs is a very personal decision and you’ll find yourself considering luggage and basing your decision on many different factors. As you conduct your search for the perfect […]

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