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# Enthusiastic About Life

A Food, Travel & Adventure Bucket List

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- [The Ultimate Cider Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cider-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different drinks. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do cider. Check out all of the cider I’ve tried throughout the United States (and the world) and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona Cider
- [The Ultimate BBQ Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-ultimate-bbq-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do BBQ. Check out all of the BBQ restaurants I've eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona CALDWELL BBQ
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Deem Hills!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/deem-hills/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! If you are in North Phoenix and looking for a mountain to hike alone, with friends or with your dog, I highly recommend Deem Hills!
- [The Ultimate United States Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/united-states-bucket-list/) - Check out all of the states I have crossed off my bucket list below! ARIZONA – The Ultimate Arizona Bucket List! The Ultimate Chandler Bucket List! The Ultimate Flagstaff Bucket List! The Ultimate Mesa Bucket List! The Ultimate Phoenix Bucket List! The Ultimate Prescott Bucket List! The Ultimate Sedona Bucket List! The Ultimate Tempe Bucket List! The
- [The Ultimate Pizza Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/pizza-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do pizza. Check out all of the pizza restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona ADAM’S PIZZA
- [Enthusiastic About Reading: All The Books I Read in 2025!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2025-books/) - This year, I read a total of 27 books and they were all actually very good! Check out the books that I read (in the order that I read them) and let me know what books to add to my 2026 list! The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera I enjoyed this book, it was
- [Enthusiastic About Travel: My Favorite Travel Photos From 2025!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2025-travel/) - I cannot believe that 2025 is almost over, it seriously just flew by. In 2017, I started a tradition of rounding up my favorite photos from each year however we had a slight hiatus in 2020 and 2021 but we came back in 2022! Check out my favorite travel photos from 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024. This
- [The Ultimate Puerto Rico Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/puerto-rico-bucket-list/) - If you like beautiful beaches, delicious food and amazing culture, then you need to take a trip to Puerto Rico! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Stay tuned as I am actively updating this blog post. What To Eat and Drink No trip is complete without me eating all of the
- [The Ultimate Puerto Rican Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/puerto-rican-food-and-drink/) - If you like beautiful beaches, delicious food and amazing culture, then you need to take a trip to Puerto Rico! Check out all of my food and drink recommendations for when you visit! Puerto Rico BACARDI DISTILLERY First stop in Puerto Rico had to be the Bacardi Distillery Factory where 85% of the rum consumed
- [The Ultimate Palm Springs Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/palm-springs-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - I just got back from the best vacation in Palm Springs and as I was planning my trip I was pleasantly surprised to see that there are a ton of Michelin star restaurants there! After visiting for a few days and trying so many different kinds of cuisine, I can guarantee that no matter what
- [The Ultimate Michigan Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/michigan-bucket-list/) - If you love delicious food and Christmas then you need to take a trip to Michigan. Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if you’re inspired to visit. What To Eat and Drink BAVARIAN INN OF FRANKENMUTH During my trip to Michigan, I was told that I HAD to have the world
- [The Ultimate Hot Chicken Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/hot-chicken/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do hot chicken. Check out all of the hot chicken I’ve eaten throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona Jaybird’s Sedona
- [The Ultimate Sedona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sedona-bucket-list/) - Sedona, Arizona is a very popular tourist destination but it’s also a pretty popular place for locals. There are so many delicious restaurants, amazing hiking trails and a ton to do. This post has been a labor of love and includes places I’ve found on my own, via the Internet, and via friends! Check out
- [The Ambiente Sedona Hotel Belongs On Your Sedona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/ambiente-sedona/) - I took my fiance to Ambiente Hotel in Sedona after doing a lot of research on the best hotels in Arizona. Ambiente Hotel holds a Michelin Key, one of the highest honors that a hotel can get and it's well worth it! Check out all of the reasons why you need to stay here and
- [The Ultimate Dessert Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/dessert-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing the variety in desserts. Check out all of my favorite desserts and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona Alebrijes Cafe and Grill If you’re looking for a delicious
- [The Ultimate American Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/american-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do American Food. Check out all of the American Food restaurants I've eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona
- [The Ultimate Taco Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-ultimate-taco-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing the variety in tacos. Check out all of my favorite tacos and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona BACKYARD TACO The tacos at Backyard Taco in Mesa and hands down,
- [The Ultimate Cocktails Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cocktails-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different drinks. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do drinks. Check out all of the cocktails I've tried throughout the United States (and the world) and let me know which spot sounds the best! Before we
- [The Ultimate Sedona Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sedona-food-and-drink/) - Sedona, Arizona is a very popular tourist destination but it’s also a pretty popular place for locals especially when it comes to dining. My favorite part about Sedona dining is the variety of your options and literally every meal I've ever had there is just so good! Check out my favorite restaurants in Sedona below.
- [The Ultimate Mexican Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mexican-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Mexican food. Check out all of the Mexican restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona ALEBRIJES
- [The Ultimate Coffee Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/coffee-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different drinks. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do drinks. Check out all of the coffee I’ve tried throughout the United States (and the world) and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona ARUMA
- [The Ultimate Breakfast and Brunch Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/breakfast-and-brunch-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing the variety in breakfast and brunch. Check out all of my favorite spot and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona ALEBRIJES CAFE AND GRILL If you’re looking for
- [The Ultimate Saint Barthélemy Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/st-barts-bucket-list/) - For my bachelorette, I decided I wanted to visit three countries in the Caribbean and Saint Barthélemy (St. Barts) was one of those countries! All I had heard about Saint Barthélemy was that it was this beautiful, luxurious place where celebrities liked to vacation. After researching, I learned that that’s exactly what it is! It’s
- [The Ultimate Italian Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/italian-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Italian food. Check out all of the Italian restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona LA
- [The Ultimate Fusions Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/fusions-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do fusions. Check out all of the fusion restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona CHINO BANDIDO
- [The Ultimate Beer Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/beer-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different drinks. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do drinks. Check out all of the beer I’ve tried throughout the United States (and the world) and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona ANGEL'S
- [The Ultimate Anguilla Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/anguilla-bucket-list/) - For my bachelorette, I decided I wanted to visit three countries in the Caribbean and Anguilla was one of those countries! To be honest, I had never heard about it but after researching and visiting, it's now one of my favorite places. It's so beautiful and I highly recommend you add it to your travel
- [The Ultimate Fried Chicken Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/fried-chicken-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do fried chicken (including hot chicken). Check out all of the fried chicken I’ve eaten throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best!
- [The Ultimate Oahu Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/oahu-food-bucket-list/) - I was just in Hawaii to celebrate a vow renewal but we also made sure to eat and drink so many delicious things! Waikiki has so many different restaurants and places to grab a beer or a cocktail depending on what you are in the mood for. Check out 13 of my favorite spots that
- [The Ultimate Tucson Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tucson-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - When you think of Tucson, the first type of food to come to mind is probably Mexican food which we do have a lot of (and it’s all delicious) but there are so many kinds of restaurants in this beautiful city. This post is part of The Ultimate Tucson Bucket List series and has been
- [The Ultimate Las Vegas Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/las-vegas-food-bucket-list/) - If you like a variety of amazing food then I highly recommend you book a trip to Las Vegas. Las Vegas is more than clubbing, gambling, and partying. There are so many different restaurants from all over the world! Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Las Vegas and let me know which sounds
- [The Ultimate Las Vegas Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/vegas-bucket-list/) - Las Vegas is the ultimate bucket list destination, there's so much to do! Between eating, dancing, drinking, people watching, going to shows, walking around, the possibilities are endless! Check out all of my Las Vegas recommendations and let me know if you're inspired to visit! Where To Stay Fontainebleau Las Vegas Fountainebleau is not quite
- [The Ultimate Oahu Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/oahu-bucket-list/) - If you're looking for a beautiful island destination with incredible restaurants, beaches, and weather...you need to add Oahu to your bucket list Check out everything you need to do on your next trip to Hawaii! Enjoy! Your trip to Oahu begins on the plane where you can see the most beautiful views! Where To Stay:
- [Waikiki Beach Belongs On Your Oahu Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/waikiki-beach/) - If you are talking to anyone about Hawaii, they will most likely bring up Waikiki Beach in the conversation. Waikiki is a super popular beach and once you step foot onto the area, you'll see why! The sand is soft, the color of the water is incredible, and there are so many restaurants and shops
- [Enthusiastic About Reading: All The Books I Read in 2024!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2024-book-list/) - This year, I read a total of 16 books and they were all actually very good! Check out the books that I read (in the order that I read them) and let me know what books to add to my 2025 list! El cuaderno de Maya by Isabel Allende I enjoyed it! I have heard
- [Enthusiastic About Travel: My Favorite Travel Photos From 2024!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2024-travel/) - I cannot believe that 2024 is almost over, it seriously just flew by. In 2017, I started a tradition of rounding up my favorite photos from each year however we had a slight hiatus in 2020 and 2021 but we came back in 2022! Check out my favorite travel photos from 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023. This year,
- [The Ultimate Chandler Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/chandler-bucket-list/) - You may not have heard of the city of Chandler unless you are from Arizona and I am here to change that! Chandler is a city just East of Phoenix, Arizona and there is a lot to eat, see and do here. Chandler has changed a lot over the years and I recently started exploring
- [The Ultimate Chandler Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/chandler-food-bucket-list/) - You may not have heard of the city of Chandler unless you are from Arizona and I am here to change that! Chandler is a city just East of Phoenix, Arizona and there is a lot to eat, see and do here. Chandler has changed a lot over the years and I recently started exploring
- [The Ultimate Indian Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/indian-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Indian Food. Check out all of the Indian Food restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona
- [The Ultimate Colombia Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/colombia-bucket-list/) - Colombia was such a fun country to visit. The food, the views, and the culture was incredible! Check out the Ultimate Colombia Bucket List. Please let me know if I need to add any other items, enjoy! CARTAGENA The Ultimate Cartagena Bucket List! BOGOTA The Ultimate Bogota Bucket List! GUATAPE The Ultimate Guatape Bucket List!
- [Marg's Draw Trail Belongs On Your Sedona Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/margs-draw-trail/) - If you’ve ever gone hiking in a very popular place, you’ll understand the frustration that comes with having to wake up early and find parking. My absolute favorite perk of staying at The Arabella Hotel is their private hiking trail that leads to Marg’s Draw Trail. Within minutes, you can start your hike! Check out
- [The Ultimate Sedona Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sedona-hikes/) - When you think of Sedona, I really hope that hiking comes immediately to mind because that is one of my favorite activities to do in Sedona. There are so many hikes to choose from depending difficulty level and area. Enjoy a few of my favorite hikes in alphabetical order and stay tuned as I continue
- [Three Restaurants in Sedona To Add To Your Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sedona-restaurants/) - This post is sponsored by the Wild Thyme Restaurant Group. As always, all opinions are my own. Sedona, Arizona is a very popular tourist destination but it’s also a pretty popular place for locals especially when it comes to dining. My favorite part about Sedona dining is the variety of your options and literally every meal I’ve
- [The Arabella Hotel: The Best Hotel for Your Next Sedona Adventure!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/arabella-hotel/) - This post is sponsored by the Arabella Hotel. As always, all opinions are my own. If you've been to Sedona, Arizona you'll know that the best place to stay will depend on what exactly you're trying to do while visiting. Normally one has to choose between staying at a hotel that is near the best hikes or
- [8 Photos to Inspire You To Hike Broken Arrow Trail in Sedona!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/broken-arrow-trail/) - Broken Arrow trail in Sedona is a beautiful hike with amazing views and it’s a great workout at the same time. It’s a 2.8 mile out and back trail that is considered moderately challenging. It’s a very popular hike and you are likely to encounter some Jeep tours while you’re hiking! Check out 8 of
- [5 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Devil's Bridge in Sedona!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/devils-bridge-sedona/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Devil’s Bridge is probably the most popular hike in Sedona because of the amazing photo opportunity at the end of the hike. It’s a 3.9
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Cathedral Rock in Sedona!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cathedral-rock-sedona/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Cathedral Rock is one of my favorite hikes in Sedona because it has the best views of the Chapel of the Holy Cross, which is
- [Briar Patch Inn Belongs On Your Sedona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/briar-patch-inn-sedona/) - I loved staying at Briar Patch Inn in Sedona and highly recommend them. I felt far away from civilization and totally immersed in nature....but still had access to a warm bed and a hot shower. Truly the best of both worlds. There was a beautiful creek just a couple steps away from our cabin. Check out more
- [A Verde Canyon Railroad Train Ride Belongs On Your Clarkdale/Sedona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/verde-canyon-railroad/) - If you've never been on a train ride before, I highly recommend Verde Canyon Railroad because the views are astounding and you are able to walk around in the fresh air with a drink in your hand. Train rides seriously provide the most epic of views and they're made even more epic when enjoyed with the
- [Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park Belongs On Your Sedona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/amitabha-stupa-peace-park/) - If you're looking for an activity that doesn't involve (much) hiking, then check out Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park in Sedona, Arizona! It is a sacred site in a beautiful location, very peaceful, and you can meditate and renew your spirituality here. I personally love the sculptures in the area. Has anyone been here? Check
- [West Fork Trail Belongs On Your Sedona Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/west-fork-trail/) - West Fork trail is a beautiful hike with the best destination: an incredible waterfall. This trail is 6.5 miles out and back and is rated as moderately challenging. It’s a great way to spend a morning as it is a pretty lengthy hike. Check out all of my photos to inspire you to visit! Check
- [The Ultimate Tempe Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tempe-bucket-list/) - Tempe, Arizona is the home to Arizona State University but it is so much more than that. It's a city full of delicious restaurants, great places to hike, and so much to do! Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if I missed any items, enjoy! Food & Drink My favorite restaurant
- [The Ultimate Arizona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/arizona-bucket-list/) - As someone who was born and raised in Arizona, and still happens to live here, I get a lot of questions on what there is to do in Arizona. I've created the Ultimate Phoenix Bucket List along with other cities in Arizona so it's time to put them all in one place! Please let me
- [The Ultimate Hermosa Beach Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/hermosa-beach/) - Last year my friend got married in Los Angeles and the next day we had a few hours before our flight so we checked out Hermosa Beach. Check out the Ultimate Hermosa Beach Bucket List and let me know if I missed any of your favorite items. Enjoy! Hermosa Beach Pier Hermosa Beach Pier is
- [The Ultimate Manhattan Beach Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/manhattan-beach/) - Last year my friend got married in Los Angeles and the next day we had a few hours before our flight so we checked out Manhattan Beach. Check out the Ultimate Manhattan Beach Bucket List and let me know if I missed any of your favorite items. Enjoy! Pages Bookstore I love visiting new bookstores
- [The Ultimate Big Island (Kona) Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/kona-bucket-list/) - If you’re a fan of beautiful beaches, amazing food, incredible hikes and a great night life, you need to check out The Big Island! Check out the Ultimate Kona Bucket List with everything you need to know to plan the most epic trip. Enjoy! Where To Stay We stayed at an Airbnb which I recommend
- [The Ultimate Cuban Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cuban-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Cuban Food. Check out all of the Cuban Food restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona
- [The Ultimate Japanese Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/japanese-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do American Food. Check out all of the Japanese Food restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona
- [The Ultimate Tempe Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tempe-food-bucket-list/) - A few years ago, I had the incredible opportunity to cross of a major bucket list item: become a Professor! That's right, I was an Academic Associate (Teaching Assistant & Industry Project Mentor) for the EPICS program at Arizona State University! As much as it hurt my Wildcat heart to wear an ASU polo, that
- [The Ultimate Mesa Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mesa-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - You may not have heard of the city of Mesa unless you are from Arizona and I am here to change that! Mesa is a city just East of Phoenix, Arizona and there is a lot to eat, see and do here. Mesa has changed a lot over the years and I recently started exploring
- [The Ultimate Seafood Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/seafood-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do seafood. Check out all of the seafood restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona ANGRY CRAB
- [Hōlei Sea Arch Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/holei-sea-arch/) - One of the highlights of my Kona trip was visiting Hōlei Sea Arch, a natural forming arch near the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! The views here are INCREDIBLE and it's such a cool feeling to be on the edge and have the ocean right there! Check out 10 of my favorite photos to convince you
- [Makalawena/Pu’u Ali’i Beach Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/makalawena-puu-alii-beach-kona/) - Mahai'ula Beach is just beautiful, serene and not super busy at all...because the road to get here is super rocky (it's bumpy and windy lava fields) and most cars can't make it. And then once you park, you have to do a small hike on a paved path. If you have a Ford Fusion like
- [Punalu'u Beach: This Black Sand Beach Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/punaluu-beach/) - The beach I was most excited to visit in Kona was Punaluʻu Beach, a black sand beach! Never in my life have I seen a beach like this, it felt truly surreal. If you're like me, you are probably wondering why the sand is black...well I am here to educate! The black sand is made
- [A Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation Tour Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mountain-thunder-coffee/) - Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation in beautiful Hawaii belongs on your Kona Bucket List. They offer free daily tours and I highly recommend! Keep reading to find out why a Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation tour belongs on your Kona Bucket List! My favorite part about exploring anything in Kona was that you are always surrounded by
- [Kua Bay Beach Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/kua-bay-beach/) - Our very first stop in Hawaii after eating and resting was the beach and with views like these do you blame us?! Kua Bay is beautiful and will forever hold a special place in my heart. I loved Kua Bay beach because the views were incredible, the sand was really soft, and the water was
- [Hawaii Volcanos National Park Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/hawaii-volcanos-national-park/) - Hawaii was an absolute dream and I can't wait to return. If you find yourself on the big island, I highly encourage you to take the 2 hour drive to check out Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! There's so much to see, do, and hike! Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is full of the most incredible views
- [9 Photos To Inspire You To Hike The Victory Steps in Buckeye!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/victory-steps/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! If you are looking for a sweet hike in the West Valley then look no further than the Victory Steps! The steps are 0.2 miles
- [Akaka Falls State Park Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/akaka-falls-state-park/) - We visited Akaka Fall State Park while it was raining since we had heard that the rain would give incredible power to the two waterfalls found here! This park is about a 2 hour drive from the main downtown area of Kailua-Kona where we are staying but it is so worth it! It's a short
- [A Kona Brewing Company Tour Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/kona-brewing-company/) - I love beer and I am also a nerd so I love learning about how things are made. Because of this, brewery tours are always on my agenda when visiting a new place. Keep reading to find out why a Kona Brewing Company tour belongs on your Kona Bucket List! Kona Brewing Company was founded
- [9 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Big Butte Loop!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/big-butte-loop/) - Big Butte Loop is a 2.2-mile loop trail in Papago Park. It’s a moderate challenging route with some great views and one of my favorite hikes in the valley. Check out 9 photos to inspire you to hike and let me know if you're inspired! I hope this list inspires you to check out a
- [The Ultimate Dallas Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/dallas-bucket-list/) - I visited Dallas back in 2015 to spend time with family and go to a concert and there was so much to do especially if you love history! Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if you're inspired to visit. Food and Drink TACO GARAGE I'm a big fan of Tex Mex
- [Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau (City of Refuge) Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/city-of-refuge-kona/) - If you only have a few hours to learn a little bit of Hawaiian history, see some beautiful palm trees and amazing views of the ocean then I highly recommend you check out Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park aka The City of Refuge. There's SO MUCH history here and the history comes alive as
- [Anaehoomalu Beach Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/anaehoomalu-beach/) - Another day, another beach. There are SO MANY amazing beaches in Kona and Google told me that this particular beach (Anaehoomalu Beach) is known for the most beautiful sunsets! So you already know we had to add it to our agenda. Unfortunately we didn't have the best weather/view (too many clouds Check out 15 of
- [The Ultimate Tucson Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tucson-bucket-list/) - When I was studying at the University of Arizona, I spent 4 fantastic years living in Tucson. I loved living in Tucson and that city will always have a special place in my heart. Everyone around me knows how much I enjoyed Tucson which explains why people are constantly asking me for ideas of things to do and places to eat
- [The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/puerto-vallarta-food-and-drink/) - If you love seafood then I highly recommend you book a trip to Puerto Vallarta. It's a beautiful coastal town in Mexico that is only a quick 2 hour direct flight from Phoenix. Check out all of my favorite spots in Puerto Vallarta and let me know which sounds the best! Pancho's Takos Panchos Takos
- [The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/puerto-vallarta-bucket-list/) - I visited Puerto Vallarta earlier this year and fell in love with this beautiful place on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. There are several all inclusive resorts here including Fiesta Americana, a beach front resort with the best views. Here you can find beautiful beaches, fun night life, and incredible food. Check out The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta
- [The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa Belongs On Your Puerto Vallarta Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/marriott-puerto-vallarta/) - I visited Puerto Vallarta earlier this year and fell in love with this beautiful place on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. There are several beautiful beach front resorts here including The Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa, a beach front resort with the best views. Let me know if you’re inspired to visit! Check out these views
- [2 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Usery Mountain!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/usery-mountain/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Usery Mountain Regional Park in Mesa is such a great hike! This mountain is great for beginners, because the trail isn’t bad at all and the
- [The Ultimate Birthday Bucket List (Birthday Freebies)!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/birthday-freebies/) - Last year I celebrated my birthday in beautiful Saint Lucia. This year, I'll be staying in Phoenix and collecting all of the birthday freebies I can. I'm super excited to share The Ultimate Birthday Bucket List (birthday freebies) because who doesn't love birthday freebies?! Check out this list of all my favorite birthday freebies. If
- [The Ultimate New Mexico Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/new-mexico-bucket-list/) - If you’re a fan of Green Chile, hiking, beer, and art then I highly recommend you visit New Mexico, specifically Albuquerque, Logan and Santa Fe! Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if you’re inspired to visit. Food & Drink My cousin told me that Dion’s Pizza is the spot for pizza when in
- [A Sky Railway Train Ride Belongs On Your New Mexico Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sky-railway-train-ride/) - If you love train rides and beautiful views, you need to check out a Sky Railway train ride in beautiful and artsy Santa Fe, New Mexico! Santa Fe is about an hour from Albuquerque and you can easily take a train ride from Albuquerque to Santa Fe to explore the town and then do a
- [Osuna Nursery Belongs On Your New Mexico Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/osuna-nursery/) - If you love plants (or even if you don't), you need to check out Osuna Nursery in New Mexico. They have so many beautiful plants, trees, roses, everything and anything you might need that even if you're not a plant lover, you'll either be converted or have a good time admiring the beauty! Check out
- [The Ultimate New Mexico Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/new-mexico-food-and-drink/) - I just recently got back from my 4th trip to New Mexico and every time I go, the thing I am most excited about is the food. Don't get me wrong, New Mexico has beautiful state parks, amazing tourist destinations, and a ton of culture...but their food is out of this world. Particularly because of
- [Enthusiastic About National Prosecco Week!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/national-prosecco-week/) - This post is sponsored by Colangelo & Partners Public Relations. As always, all opinions are my own. Have you heard of National Prosecco Week? If not, save the date for June 24-30 to celebrate National Prosecco Week, an official national celebration of the most popular sparkling wine, Prosecco DOC! A few months ago, I was invited
- [The Ultimate Houston Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/houston-bucket-list/) - If you love space, beautiful nature, and BBQ you need to take a trip to Houston, Texas! Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if you're inspired to visit. What To Eat and Drink Campesino Coffee House I had delicious Cafe de Olla at Campesino Coffee House! The coffee shop itself has
- [The Ultimate Pan Dulce (Mexican Sweet Bread) Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/pan-dulce-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread). Check out all of the pan dulce I’ve eaten throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best!
- [The Ultimate Thai Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/thai-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Thai Food. Check out all of the Thai Food restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona
- [The Ultimate New York Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/new-york-food/) - New York has so many amazing diverse restaurants and I love visiting purely for the food! Check out all of my restaurant recommendations and let me know if you're inspired to visit! About Time After a super fun night out in NYC, the next day I NEEDED coffee! I tried this tiger stripe latte from
- [2 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Shaw Butte!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/shaw-butte/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Shaw Butte was the very first hike on the list of ‘moderate’ hikes. This was such a great hike with beautiful views and I could definitely
- [The Ultimate Connecticut Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/connecticut-bucket-list/) - If you love delicious pizza, literature and architecture then you need to check out Connecticut! Check out all my recommendations and let me know if you're inspired to visit! FRANK PEPE'S PIZZERIA Happy #FoodieFriday friends, Connecticut edition! A couple of years ago, I read an article talking about the best pizza in the US and
- [Meow Wolf Belongs On Your New Mexico Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/meow-wolf/) - My cousin told me that I absolutely needed to add Meow Wolf to my bucket list and she was SO RIGHT. Meow Wolf is an Immersive Art Installation / Choose Your Own Adventure Fun House created by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin with the help of over 100 artists. It is seriously so
- [The Balloon Fiesta Belongs On Your New Mexico Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/balloon-fiesta/) - The Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a bucket list worthy item. Every year, people from all over the world come to Albuquerque, New Mexico to set up their balloons, sell rides, and basically just hang out and admire the beautiful balloons in the sky. IT. IS. AWESOME. Check out all of my photos
- [The Ultimate Kauai Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/kauai-food-bucket-list/) - I knew that Kauai would be a beautiful place to hike and explore but I was not aware that the food would be so incredible! From food truck to casual spot to a sit down restaurant, you'll find a lot of great spots to add to your bucket list. Check out seven spots (in alphabetical
- [The Ultimate Washington DC Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/dc-bucket-list/) - If you’re a fan of history, amazing food, and a ton of museum I highly recommend you visit DC. Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if you’re inspired to visit. Food & Drink I had the most delicious pasta at L'Ardente. The zucca pasta which was incredible and had so much
- [The Ultimate Washington DC Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/dc-food-and-drink/) - If you love having a variety of restaurants to choose from, then you need to stop by Washington DC. There are so many amazing restaurants that it could be so difficult to choose what to eat so you need several days in DC to truly experience the cuisine. Check out all of my favorite spots
- [The Ultimate Astoria Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/astoria-bucket-list/) - While in Oregon, we met a Portland local who told us we needed to check out Astoria as it was a cool city and so we did! Astoria is about two hours away from Portland and I'd recommend you check it out if you delicious food, cool views, and museums! Check out The Ultimate Astoria
- [The Ultimate Flagstaff Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/flagstaff-bucket-list/) - If you're a fan of beautiful weather, delicious food, and amazing hikes you need to take a trip to Flagstaff, Arizona! Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if you're inspired to visit. What To Eat and Drink Pizzicletta is one of my favorite pizza spots in all of Arizona. Their crust,
- [Camping At The Mogollon Rim Belongs On Your Flagstaff Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mongollan-rim/) - The Mogollon Rim is such a beautiful camping spot with amazing views. It's about two hours from Flagstaff so I definitely recommend you roadtrip to either visit or camp. Check out all of my photos to inspire you to visit. Thank you all for reading, and stay enthusiastic! Feel free to follow the adventure on
- [Lenox Crater Trail Belongs On Your Flagstaff Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/lenox-crater-trail/) - Lenox Crater Trail is also another great hike that will get you amazing views! Check out all of my favorite photos and let me know if you're inspired to hike! Thank you all for reading, and stay enthusiastic! Feel free to follow the adventure on social media Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Youtube -Maira
- [Fat Man's Loop Belongs On Your Flagstaff Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/fat-mans-loop/) - Fat Man's Loop in Flagstaff, Arizona has some epic looking trees and views. Check out all of my favorite photos to inspire you to hike! Thank you all for reading, and stay enthusiastic! Feel free to follow the adventure on social media Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Youtube -Maira
- [The Ultimate Ireland Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/ireland-bucket-list/) - If you like incredible beer, nature and beautiful cathedrals, then you need to take a trip to Ireland! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Stay tuned as I am actively updating this blog post. BUNRATTY CASTLE On days when work can be a little hectic, I like to think of my
- [The Ultimate Belgium Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/belgian-food-and-drink/) - Belgium was the very first country in Europe that I visited when I began my Travel Bucket List so it has a very special place in my heart. Check out everything I ate and drank while there and let me know if you're convinced to visit! BEER I loved this particular beer (BarBar) that I
- [The Ultimate Germany Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/germany-bucket-list/) - If you like beer and and beautiful cathedrals, then you need to take a trip to Germany! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Stay tuned as I am actively updating this blog post. What To Eat and Drink The best German restaurant I've been to is definitely Brahaus Lion Koln in
- [The Ultimate German Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/german-food-and-drink/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do German food. Check out all of the German restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Germany Brauhaus
- [The Ultimate Belgium Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/belgium-bucket-list/) - If you like beer, beautiful architecture and chocolate, then you need to take a trip to Belgium! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Stay tuned as I am actively updating this blog post. What To Eat and Drink There is so much delicious food in Belgium but a highlight was definitely
- [Sequoia National Park Belongs On Your California Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sequoia-national-park/) - My friends Valarie and Karl held their beautiful wedding ceremony at Sequoia National Park and I had the amazing honor of officiating! Check out all of my favorite photos to inspire you to visit! Thank you all for reading, and stay enthusiastic! Feel free to follow the adventure on social media Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / Youtube -Maira
- [The Ultimate Bogota Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/bogota-bucket-list/) - We made it to Bogota and it quickly became one of my favorite places in Colombia! The architecture is beautiful, there are so many amazing things to eat, and the city is full of history. Check out The Ultimate Bogota Bucket List and let me know if you’re inspired to visit! What To Eat MY
- [The Ultimate Bogota Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/bogota-food-and-drink/) - If you love hearty meals with unique flavors, then you need to travel to Bogota, Colombia! Check out all of my favorite spots and let me know which sounds the best! ANDRES CARNE DE RES MY FAVORITE meal in Colombia: chicken and beef from Andres Carne de Res in Bogota. This restaurant is famous, has
- [The Ultimate Medellin Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/medellin-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - I was only in Medellin for 24 hours but during my time there, I had the most delicious Colombian food! I don't particularly remember the restaurants we tried but here you can get an idea of what to expect when you go to Medellin! We checked out a local spot and had a delicious soup,
- [The Ultimate Guatape Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/guatape-bucket-list/) - When I visited Colombia for the first time, I absolutely fell in love with Guatape, a town Northeast of Medellin. The best part is that a bus ticket to Guatape from Medellin is only about $5 USD one way! Guatape is known as Colombia's most colorful town. One thing I wasn't expecting was the drastic
- [The Ultimate Baltimore Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/baltimore-bucket-list/) - If you love seafood, lighthouses, and history you need to make a trip to Baltimore. It's a quick train ride from D.C. so you can definitely hit up two spots in one trip. Check out all of my Baltimore recommendations and let me know if you’re inspired to visit! ENJOY DELICIOUS SEAFOOD I had the
- [The Ultimate Baltimore Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/baltimore-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - If you love seafood, then you need to stop by Baltimore, Maryland to have some of the most delicious seafood ever. Did you know Baltimore is known for its crab? Check out all of my favorite spots and let me know which sounds the best! THAMES STREET OYSTER BAR I had the most incredible lobster
- [The Ultimate Wine Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/wine-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different drinks. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do wine. Check out all of the wine I’ve tried throughout the United States (and the world) and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona COOPER'S
- [The Ultimate Brazilian Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/brazilian-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Brazilian Food. Check out all of the Brazilian Food restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona
- [The Ultimate Montreal and Quebec City Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/montreal-canada-bucket-list/) - If you like beautiful nature and a fantastic city, then you need to take a trip to Montreal and Quebec City! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Stay tuned as I am actively updating this blog post. BASILICA-CATEDRAL DE MARIE-REINE-DU-MONDE If you follow me on Instagram you know that #MairaLovesCathedrals is a thing.
- [The Ultimate Phoenix Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/phoenix-bucket-list/) - As someone who was born and raised in Phoenix, and still happens to live here, I get a lot of questions on what there is to do in Phoenix, Arizona. Whenever I get this question, I always end up interrogating the person. What kind of food do you like? Do you like to hike? Do
- [The Ultimate Mesa Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mesa-bucket-list/) - This post is sponsored by Visit Mesa. As always, all opinions are my own. We are in the middle of a pandemic right now and most places are still in lockdown, but to satisfy my travel itch I am reminiscing on past adventures. I have also been doing a lot of research on bucket list items
- [The Ultimate Oregon Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/oregon-bucket-list/) - I've been to Portland, Oregon twice and both times have been so much fun. The first time I went to Portland I only had a few hours to explore but I was happy to have been able to see so much more the second time I visited. Check out The Ultimate Oregon Bucket List and
- [Vista House Belongs On Your Oregon Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/vista-house/) - If you're leaving Multnomah Falls and heading back to Portland, I highly recommend you add Vista House to your bucket list! It's a quick detour and you get some truly amazing views! Let me know if you've been inspired to visit! Thank you all for reading, and stay enthusiastic! Check out more Oregon posts: https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/corvallis-bucket-list
- [Multnomah Falls Belongs On Your Oregon Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/multnomah-falls/) - If you're in Portland, Oregon and wanting to see some beautiful nature, I highly recommend you check out Multnomah Falls! Multnomah Falls is about 30 minutes from Portland and it's so worth it. You're able to either view the Falls from the bottom or go on a few hikes to get the best views. Parking If you're in Portland, Oregon and wanting to see some beautiful nature, I highly recommend you check out Multnomah Falls! Multnomah Falls is about 30 minutes from Portland and it's so worth it. You're able to either view the Falls from the bottom or go on a few hikes to get the best views. Parking
- [Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach Belongs On Your Oregon Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/haystack-rock/) - If you're in Astoria, Oregon and heading towards Portland I highly recommend you check out Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach! It's a beautiful beach with a gigantic rock. It's so impressive and the town is also super cute. We didn't have much time to explore but I'll definitely be coming back. Let me know if
- [The Ultimate Oregon Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/oregon-food-and-drink/) - If you love having a variety of restaurants to try, then you need to make your way to Oregon! Check out all of my favorite spots in Astoria, Corbett, Corvallis, and Portland and let me know which sounds the best! Astoria Fort George Brewery I had a delicious rockfish sandwich with fries at Fort George
- [The Ultimate Corvallis Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/corvallis-bucket-list/) - Corvallis is about 1.5 hours from Portland and is such a cool spot. It's a college town and there are so many different kinds of restaurants, bookstores, coffeeshops and it's home to a beautiful campus. Check out all of my recommendations and let me know if you're inspired to visit. Admire the court house Walk
- [My Favorite Photos To Inspire You To Hike North Mountain!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/hike-north-mountain/) - National Trail at North Mountain is a more difficult hike but it is a great workout and you feel so close to the clouds! Every time I hike North Mountain, I'm always in awe of the houses that are nearby! Imagine living so close to the ultimate hike. You can also get a taste of
- [My Favorite Photos To Inspire You To Hike South Mountain!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/south-mountain/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona...but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! One of my favorite mountains in my state is South Mountain, because of how close it is to my house and because of the diversity
- [2 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Lookout Mountain!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/lookout-mountain/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Lookout Mountain Preserve is a very underrated (and semi-unknown) park. When my friend Jose and I went, we literally saw no other hikers but that doesn’t
- [The Ultimate Miami Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/miami-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - If you love Cuban food then I highly recommend you book a trip to Miami. Miami is so much more than clubbing and beaches, they have so many delicious restaurants and I'll say they have the most delicious mojitos I've ever tasted. Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Miami and let me know
- [La Española Way Belongs On Your Miami Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/la-espanola-way/) - La Española Way is a historic South Beach street with restaurants and coffee shops. It's a cute area and you can probably see it all in 10-15 minutes. Check out all of my photos to inspire you to visit! Feel free to check out the entire catalog of my Food Bucket List for category inspiration and email
- [Calle Ocho Belongs On Your Miami Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/calle-ocho/) - Calle Ocho (8th Street in Spanish) is an area of Cuban culture in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. There are a ton of restuarants, bars, shops, parks, and art everywhere. I highly recommend that you check it out and partake in a food tour if you have time! Check out all of my photos to inspire you to visit!
- [Miami Beach Belongs On Your Miami Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/miami-beach/) - You definitely have to spend some time at the beach and I really liked Miami Beach! It wasn't super crowded, there's lots of restaurants and bars nearby, and we ended up having some promoters come up to us and add us to their guest list for their clubs. I recommend going to the beach on
- [The Miami Marathon Belongs On Your Miami Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/miami-marathon/) - Miami is also home to the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon and it's one of the best courses I've seen! The energy is amazing and they play the best Latin music! It was so fun cheering on my amazing friend Vicky and seeing her cross that finish line. Check out all of my photos to
- [The Ultimate Miami Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/miami-bucket-list/) - I had the BEST mojito of my life in Miami and absolutely fell in love with this city. I loved Miami for its nightlife, beaches, the music playing EVERYWHERE and of course the food. I had so much Cuban food and I still dream about it. Check out The Ultimate Miami Bucket List and let
- [The Ultimate Mediterranean Food Bucket List](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mediterranean-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Mediterranean food. Check out all of the Mediterranean restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona GREEK
- [The Ultimate Southern Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/southern-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Southern Food. Check out all of the Southern Food I’ve eaten throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona Charlie Mae's
- [The Ultimate Cartagena Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cartagena-bucket-list/) - When I visited Colombia for the first time, I absolutely fell in love with Cartagena even though it was super hot when we visited! There's so much history, amazing neighborhoods, art, culture and everything you could want! Check out The Ultimate Cartagena Bucket List and let me know if you’re inspired to visit! Explore Getsemani
- [15 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Quartz Ridge Trail!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/quartz-ridge-trail/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! One of my favorite, underrated hikes in Phoenix is Quartz Ridge Trail. It's not a super popular hike which is nice because it's not crowded
- [Nutibara Hill Belongs On Your Medellin Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/nutibara-hill/) - Nutibara Hill is a rocky hill formation located in the geographic center of the Aburrá Valley and on the west bank of the Medellín River. It is one of the few ecosystems that is conserved in Medellín and is considered one of the city's seven "guardian" hills. There is so much lush greenery and you
- [The Ultimate Medellin Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/medellin-bucket-list/) - We made it to Medellin and it quickly became one of my favorite places in Colombia! The architecture is beautiful, there are so many amazing things to eat, and the city is full of history. Check out The Ultimate Medellin Bucket List and let me know if you're inspired to visit! Where to eat and
- [6 of My Favorite Street Art Murals in Bogota, Colombia!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/bogota-street-art/) - Happy Thursday friends! I am back from Colombia, and as much as I loved it (it is seriously such a beautiful and colorful country), I am happy to be home! As usual, I am having the post vacation blues and as I’ve said time and time again, the best way to overcome this is to
- [The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas Belongs On Your Cartagena Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/castillo-san-felipe-de-barajas/) - When I visited Colombia for the first time, I absolutely fell in love with Cartagena even though it was super hot when we visited! There's so much history, amazing neighborhoods, art, culture and everything you could want! Learn more about why The Castillo San Felipe de Barajas belongs on your Cartagena Bucket List! The Castillo
- [The Ultimate Naples Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/naples-bucket-list/) - If you love pizza, you need to add Naples to your bucket list! There's so much history, lots to do and of course, it is the home of some of the best pizza I've ever had! Naples also has the best views of the Amalfi Coast! Check out the Ultimate Naples Bucket List and let
- [The Ultimate European Summer Vacation!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2023-europe-vacation/) - In 2023, my friend Geert got married in Pescara, Italy and since we were traveling so far to celebrate his love...we decided to turn it into an epic European summer vacation. We visited Italy and Spain and had the best time! Check out everything we did in 15 days and let me know if you
- [The Ultimate Capri Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/capri-bucket-list/) - Prior to starting to plan my trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, I knew I had to add Capri to our itinerary because a friend of mine had visited and fallen in love with this destination! Capri is beautiful, a lot less crowded than Positano, although a little bit more expensive I'll say I think you
- [The Ultimate Capri Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/capri-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - I fell absolutely in love with Capri and a huge factor was all of the delicious food! Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Capri and let me know which sounds the best! Da Gemma After our boat tour, we were so hungry that we went to the closest restaurant near us with good
- [A Boat Tour To The Blue Grotto Belongs On Your Capri Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/blue-grotto/) - While researching things to do in Capri, we kept seeing the Blue Grotto popping up on several lists. We decided to check it out and I’m so glad we did because it was so beautiful and such a cool experience! The Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri
- [The Gardens of Augustus Belong On Your Capri Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/gardens-of-augustus/) - While researching things to do in Capri, we kept seeing The Gardens of Augustus popping up on several lists. We decided to check it out and I'm so glad we did because it was so beautiful and the views were incredible! The Gardens of Augustus, originally known by the name of Krupp Gardens, are botanical
- [The Ultimate Los Angeles Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/los-angeles-bucket-list/) - I've had several people recently ask me about what to see, eat and do in Los Angeles and I've been giving them all the same information so I figured I should write up a post! Los Angeles is one of my favorite cities because it's big, there's a lot to do, there are beaches nearby,
- [The Ultimate Malibu Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/malibu-hikes/) - I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Malibu is home to some beautiful hikes. Check out two of my favorites that I highly recommend! Feel free to comment below if I’m missing your favorite Malibu hike. Happy hiking! ESCONDIDO FALLS TRAIL Escondido Canyon was an awesome hike because we were in the shade about
- [Santa Monica Pier Belongs On Your California Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/santa-monica-pier/) - If you are ever in Los Angeles and feel like checking out another part of California, I recommend that you drive the 30 minutes to Santa Monica to check out Santa Monica Pier! Let me know if I've inspired yout o visit. Santa Monica Pier was so awesome! Beautiful place with lively people, perfect weather, and
- [The Ultimate Long Beach Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/long-beach-bucket-list/) - If you are ever in Los Angeles and feel like checking out another part of California, I recommend that you drive the 45-50 minutes to Long Beach, California as there is so much to do there too! Check out The Ultimate Long Beach Bucket List and let me know if I've inspired you to visit!
- [Brand Park Belongs On Your California Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/brand-park/) - If you are ever in Los Angeles and feel like checking out another part of California, I recommend that you drive the 25-30 minutes to Glendale, California and check out Brand Park. Brand Park is a 31-acre park featuring hiking & biking trails, a playground, a library & picnic facilities. It's a great spot to
- [The Ultimate Los Angeles Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/los-angeles-food/) - I've had several people reach out and ask for restaurant recommendations in Los Angeles recently so I figured I should share this information. Check out my favorite restaurants you need to try the next time you are in Los Angeles. Enjoy and let me know if I need to add any other spots to this
- [Donas Belongs On Your California Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/donas/) - Downey is a city in California that most people drive through on the way back to Arizona. We stopped here to get gas and discovered this super cute donut shop called Donas! The donuts were delicious! Donas Donas is the cutest donut shop in Downey, California! I tried the chocolate mazapan donut and it was
- [13 Photos to Inspire You to Hike to Griffith Park Observatory!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/griffith-observatory/) - I went to Los Angeles to visit my friend Valarie to celebrate her birthday and we explored all of LA. We went clubbing, to bars, to bookstores, to restaurants, and of course we hiked! I highly recommend hiking to the top of Griffith Observatory. It was a fantastic hike (not too hard but definitely not a
- [The Ultimate Cabo San Lucas Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cabo-bucket-list/) - I visited Cabo San Lucas on a cruise and absolutely loved the city! Cabo San Lucas is a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. One of the biggest tips I would recommend when you go on a cruise is to
- [The Ultimate Spain Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/spain-bucket-list/) - If you love a country with delicious food and wine/sangria, beautiful beaches, incredible architecture then I highly recommend that you add Spain to your bucket list! Check out all of the places in Spain I've visited and let me know where else I need to go. Barcelona I fell absolutely in love with Barcelona and
- [The Ultimate Prescott Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/prescott-hiking-bucket-list/) - When you think of Prescott, I really hope that hiking comes immediately to mind because that is one of my favorite activities to do here. There are so many hikes to choose from depending on what difficulty level you want as well as what are you are looking to hike in. My favorite hike is
- [The National Museum of African American History and Culture Belongs On Your DC Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture/) - One of my favorite museums in DC is the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The museum was established in 2003 and opened its permanent home in 2016 with a ceremony led by President Barack Obama. It's free to visit but make sure you reserve a ticket early in the morning before you
- [Diamond Head State Park Belongs On Your Oahu Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/diamond-head-state-hike/) - Diamond Head State Park has a a trail to a summit of a volcanic tuff cone & former fort with panoramic views. Make sure to get a permit before you go as they do limit visitors each day. You can do so online. Parking is limited so I would recommend getting dropped off if possible.
- [The North Shore Belongs On Your Oahu Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/north-shore/) - If you’re vacationing in Oahu, you should take a 40 minute roadtrip to the North Shore to see even more beautiful beaches that are less crowded. Check out some of my favorite pictures from Turtle Beach! Check out all of my photos to inspire you to visit! Even the drive there is beatiful! I had
- [The Byodo-In Temple Belongs On Your Oahu Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/byodo-in-temple/) - If you're vacationing in Oahu, you should take a 40 minute roadtrip to Kaneohe to visit the Byodo-In Temple. The Byodo-In Temple is a non-denominational Buddhist temple located on the island of Oʻahu in Hawaiʻi in Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. It was dedicated in August 1968 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
- [Bellevue Syrene Beach Club Belongs on Your Sorrento Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sorrento-beach-club/) - I was super excited to visit Sorrento because everything I read online told me that it was a hidden gem and I found that to be extremely true! Sorrento is beautiful, a lot less crowded than Positano, more affordable, and the food is incredible! We stayed at Hotel Bellevue Syrene, a 5 star hotel with its
- [The Ultimate Sorrento Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sorrento-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - I fell absolutely in love with Sorrento and a huge factor was all of the delicious food! Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Sorrento and let me know which sounds the best! Bagni Delfino Bagni Delfino is a restaurant located in Marina Grande, a really cool area with restaurants, shops, and it's right
- [The Ultimate Sorrento Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sorrento-bucket-list/) - Prior to starting to plan my trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast, I'll admit that I had never heard of Sorrento, but after doing some research it quickly became my most anticipated part of the trip. I was super excited to visit Sorrento because everything I read online told me that it was a hidden gem and
- [Peach Pickin' at Schnepf Farms!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/schnepf-farms/) - If you like peaches even a little bit, you need to add the Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms to your bucket list! Last Sunday my little sister and I crossed off bucket list item #310: Peach Festival at Schnepf Farms! Unfortunately, the Peach Festival has ended but there will be other events at this farm. Make sure
- [The Ultimate Barcelona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/barcelona-bucket-list/) - I fell absolutely in love with Barcelona and a huge factor was definitely how beautiful and unique everything was. There's so much history, amazing architecture, incredible food, and so much to do! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Food and Drinks There's so much to eat and drink in Barcelona. Check
- [The Ultimate Barcelona Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/barcelona-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - I fell absolutely in love with Barcelona and a huge factor was all of the delicious ham and wine. Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Barcelona and let me know which sounds the best! La Gastronomica My favorite appetizer was definitely this jamon iberico with bread and tomato, salt and garlic that you
- [The Ultimate Madrid Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/madrid-bucket-list/) - If you like incredible wine and beautiful cathedrals, then you need to take a trip to Madrid! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Stay tuned as I am actively updating this blog post. ALMUDENA CATHEDRAL One of the first cathedrals I saw is the one behind me, La Catedral de Santa
- [La Sagrada Familia Church Belongs On Your Barcelona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/sagrada-familia-barcelona/) - One of the first places to visit on my Barcelona bucket list was the Basílica de la Sagrada Família! It is beautiful and super impressive in person, I highly recommend you all check it out. It was designed by Antoni Gaudi, one of the most famous architects in Spain. Check out all of my photos to
- [The Ultimate Valencia Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/valencia-bucket-list/) - If you love diversity of terrain and want to be in in the middle of the city and just a few moments later also be on a beach, then you need to make your way to Valencia, Spain! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Horchateria de Santa Catalina If you're in
- [The Ultimate Venice Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/venice-bucket-list-italy/) - You’ve likely heard of Venice, it’s a very popular tourist destination. Something about all of the water surrounding this small but fierce city made me want to stay a little longer. There aren’t any roads here, just canals which made getting around pretty interesting. I also really loved how narrow the alleys were and I
- [The Ultimate Chicago Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/chicago-food-bucket-list/) - What is the first word that you think of when you hear the word 'Chicago'? If you're a foodie like me, then pizza may be the answer! During my last trip to Chicago, I made sure to try all of the famous pizza spots and my friends, the hype lives up. There are so many
- [The Ultimate Chicago Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/chicago-bucket-list/) - I fell in love with Chicago and I'm sure you will too, so I've decided to share some of my favorite sights! Let me know if I'm missing anything critical, enjoy! Cloud Gate (The Bean) You can't go to Chicago and NOT see the infamous 'Bean' also known as Cloud Gate. Cloud Gate is a sculpture in Millennium Park
- [The Ultimate Palm Springs Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/palm-springs-bucket-list/) - I just got back from the best vacation in Palm Springs and as I was planning my trip I was pleasantly surprised to see that there is so much to do there! Check out all of my recommendations in Palm Springs and let me know if I need to add others! Where To Stay There
- [The Ultimate Positano Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/positano-bucket-list/) - Positano had been on my bucket list for years! I had read so much about this cliffside village on southern Italy's Amalfi Coast and wasn’t sure if it would be as picturesque as what I saw on social media. Spoiler alert, it was! It was so beautiful and seriously looked photoshopped but be warned, there’s
- [The Ultimate Tucson Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tucson-hikes/) - When you think of Tucson, I really hope that hiking comes immediately to mind because that is one of my favorite activities to do here. There are so many hikes to choose from depending on what difficulty level you want as well as what are you are looking to hike in. My favorite hike is
- [The Dells In Prescott Belong On Your Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-dells/) - I love road trips and one of my favorite destinations from Phoenix is Prescott, Arizona. I love hiking the Dells in Prescott because it's an easy hike with incredible views. Check out everything you need to know and let me know if you are up for a trip to Prescott! Prescott is less than a
- [14 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Niagara Falls!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/niagara-falls/) - I have always wanted to visit Niagara Falls and finally crossed off this incredible place from my travel bucket list! I didn't do much research before going so all I knew was what friends had told me: that the Falls would take my breath away, and they did! I learned so much and was captivated
- [Enthusiastically Hiking Grouse Mountain, The Peak of Vancouver!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/peak-of-vancouver/) - This post is sponsored by Trailfoody. As always, all opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, in Vancouver, my friends and I decided to be ambitious and cross the Grouse Grind Hike off of our hiking bucket list. The Grouse Grind Hike is a trail on Grouse Mountain that is known to be one of
- [Estrella Mountain Regional Park Belongs On Your Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/estrella-mountain/) - Happy International Day of the Mountain, my friends! This day is made for all of us who are #EnthusiasticAboutHiking. To celebrate, let's review one of my favorite parks in Arizona: Estrella Mountain Regional Park! Estrella Mountain Regional Park has several trails ranging in difficulty and I'm sure you'll find a trail perfect for you! One
- [You Need To Add The Colosseum, The Forum and Palatine Hill To Your Rome Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/colosseum-forum-palatine-hill/) - If you go to Rome and don't visit The Colosseum, did you even visit Rome? I've been to Rome twice and both times, The Colosseum has been a highlight! It's such a cool experience to see something that's been around for so long. Check out all of my photos to inspire you to visit along
- [Piestewa Peak In Phoenix Belong On Your Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/piestewa-peak/) - I'm currently working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List and you better believe that hiking is going to be on that list! One of my favorite hikes in the state is Piestewa Peak, home to one of the most popular trails in Arizona referred with love as 'Nature's Stairmaster'. Check out 13 of my favorite
- [5 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Thunderbird Mountain!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/thunderbird-mountain/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Thunderbird Mountain is a fantastic place for beginner hikers because you get a cool view and it’s not hard or boring. Plus the American flag
- [The Ultimate Rome Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/rome-bucket-list/) - You've likely heard of Rome, it's a very popular tourist destination with a ton of history. I've been to Rome twice and both times, I wish I had stayed longer as there is so much to do! Whether you are a foodie, a history buff, someone who enjoys beautiful architecture or if you just like
- [14 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Havasupai Falls!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/havasupai-falls/) - Tomorrow is the first day of February...which for all of you hiker lovers means that tomorrow is the first day when you can sign up (online now!) to get a reservation to hike beautiful Havasupai Falls! I hiked Havasupai Falls in September of 2017 and I want you all to know that this place is
- [The Ultimate Rocky Point Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/rocky-point-bucket-list/) - Y'all need to add Rocky Point (also known as Puerto Peñasco in Mexico) to your bucket list for so many reasons: beach, adrenaline filled activities, affordability, location, food, and the night life! I'll be breaking down this destination and sharing all my tips to make it a successful trip. Rocky Point is seriously the ultimate
- [The Ultimate Valle De Guadalupe Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/valle-de-guadalupe-food-list/) - I used to think that places that were known for their wine wouldn't have delicious food but Napa Valley and now Valle De Guadalupe in beautiful Mexico have proven me wrong! As I was planning my trip I was pleasantly surprised to see that there are a ton of incredible restaurants there! After visiting for
- [How To Officiate A Wedding Enthusiastically!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/officiate-a-wedding/) - We are in the middle of a pandemic and unfortunately that means that many big events aren't able to be held: including weddings. I have been meaning to write up this post on how to officiate weddings just so that people could have that information but now it seems necessary for those who wish to
- [The Ultimate Denver Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/denver-bucket-list/) - I started a new series on my social media accounts called #TravelTipThursday where every other Thursday I ask folks where they are headed off to next, so that I can then send recommendations their way! Several people reached out and told me that they would be heading to Denver soon so this post is a
- [7 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Camelback Mountain!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/camelback-mountain/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Camelback Mountain is for sure the BUSIEST and most popular mountain in Phoenix. Why is it so popular? It’s popular because it is home to
- [Fossil Creek: The Ultimate Arizona Bucket List Destination!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/fossil-creek/) - This last weekend, I drove up to Strawberry, Arizona to stay in a cozy cabin at The Strawberry Inn and while I was there, I started reminiscing on the time I visited Fossil Creek and jumped off a cliff back in 2017! Fossil Creek is a must have item on your Arizona Bucket List, check
- [6 Of My Favorite Murals in Tucson!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tucson-murals/) - I was in Tucson this last weekend and since we had a later check in to our hotel than usual, my boyfriend and I decided to explore Tucson and enjoy some of the murals I had heard so much about. I ran across this article that outlines 45 amazing Tucson murals and where to find
- [Enthusiastic About Reading: All The Books I Read in 2023!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2023-book-list/) - This year, I gave myself a goal of reading 12 books and since I received so many amazing book recommendations, I ended up reading 35! Check out the 35 books that I read (in the order that I read them) and let me know what books to add to my 2024 list! Seabiscuit: An American
- [Enthusiastic About Travel: My Favorite Travel Photos From 2023!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2023-travel/) - I cannot believe that 2023 is almost over, it seriously just flew by. In 2017, I started a tradition of rounding up my favorite photos from each year however we had a slight hiatus in 2020 and 2021 but we came back in 2022! Check out my favorite travel photos from 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2022. This
- [The Ultimate Flagstaff Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/flagstaff-food-and-drink/) - When you think of Flagstaff you probably think of snow and great snow sports weather...but did you know there's a ton of delicious restaurants in town! This post is part of The Ultimate Flagstaff Bucket List series and has been a labor of love and includes places I’ve found on my own, via the Internet,
- [2 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Loews Ventana Canyon Resort!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/loews-canyon-tucson/) - Tucson is a hiker’s paradise, I’ve said it time and time again. Whenever someone asks me what there is to do in Tucson I always say the same three things: eating, hiking, and exploring the beautiful University of Arizona campus! One of my favorite surprising areas to hike is behind Loews Ventana Canyon Resort. Matt and
- [The Ultimate Phoenix Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/phoenix-food-drink/) - When you think of Phoenix, the first type of food to come to mind is probably Mexican food which we do have a lot of (and it's all delicious) but there are so many kinds of restaurants in my beautiful city. This post is part of The Ultimate Phoenix Bucket List series and has been
- [The Ultimate Positano Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/positano-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - If you like incredible food then I highly recommend you book a trip to Positano. There are so many amazing restaurants with a large variety of food! Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Positano listed in the order of breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner. Let me know which sounds the best! BUCA DI
- [2 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Tumamoc Hill in Tucson!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tumamoc-hill-tucson/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Tumamoc Hill is one of the most popular hikes in Tucson, especially for University of Arizona students and staff! Check out two photos from my
- [Fornillo Beach Club Belongs On Your Positano Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/positano-fornillo-beach/) - I was super excited to visit Positano and check out a beach club because I had heard that it’s a must do experience and it definitely was! Beach clubs are venues that sit on a beachfront location where you can reserve your spot online/via phone call and just show up with a bathing suit because
- [The Ultimate Vancouver Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/vancouver-canada-bucket-list/) - If you like a city with an amazing night life and beautiful nature, then you need to take a trip to Vancouver, Canada! Check out all of my recommendations for when you visit! Stay tuned as I am actively updating this blog post. BLOEDEL CONSERVATORY Made it out to the Bloedel Conservatory on top of the
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Pinnacle Peak Park!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/pinnacle-peak-park/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Pinnacle Peak Park has amazing views and nice switch backs but I would not recommend this trail to someone just starting out. It is a
- [The Ultimate Pescara Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/pescara-bucket-list/) - If you want to get away from the tourist crowds in Rome, then I highly recommend you travel to Pescara and vacation as the locals do! Pescara is about 2 hours East of Rome and is definitely worth a visit. We visited Pescara for the wedding of our two friends and fell absolutely in love
- [The Ultimate Pescara Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/pescara-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - If you like incredible food then I highly recommend you book a trip to Pescara. It's not full of tourists so you know all of the food here is so authentic. Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Pescara and let me know which sounds the best! FATORIA TOCAFERRO Fatoria Tocaferror is well known
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Finger Rock Canyon in Tucson!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/finger-rock-tucson/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Finger Rock Trail is a fantastic trail in Tucson, from what I’ve heard. Unfortunately we didn’t finish this hike because we got a little lost so
- [The Ultimate Prescott Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/prescott-food-drink-bucket-list/) - Three years ago, I took on a role within my company that gave me the opportunity to drive up to Prescott once a month. I took on this role because I get the opportunity to work with an amazing group of students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, but also because I love visiting Prescott. Prescott is
- [Lido Beach Belongs On Your Pescara Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/lido-beach-pescara-bucket-list/) - If you want to get away from the tourist crowds in Rome, then I highly recommend you travel to Pescara and vacation as the locals do! Pescara is about 2 hours East of Rome and is definitely worth a visit. If you're looking for a an epic place to enjoy the beach that won't break
- [The Ultimate Vietnamese Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-ultimate-vietnamese-food-bucket-list/) - Here at Enthusiastic About Life, we are huge fans of all sorts of different food. As I travel the United States, I love seeing how different states do Vietnamese Food. Check out all of the Vietnamese Food restaurants I’ve eaten at throughout the United States and let me know which spot sounds the best! Arizona
- [The Ultimate France Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/france-bucket-list/) - The Arc De Triomphe in Paris, France is a beautiful monument that honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. It was really cool to see it in person and stand there reading all of the names inscribed on the surfaces. And yes that tiny person is me.
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Romero Pools!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/romero-pools-tucson/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! I’ve hiked Romero Pools a few times as a student while studying at U of A (you can see pictures in my Graduation Bucket List, but I had
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Papago Park!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/papago-park/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! The next hike after my injury was back at Hole in the Rock at Papago Park! This is basically a short stroll with a cool view
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Picacho Peak in Tucson!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/picacho-peak/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Continuing with Tucson week, if you’re driving from Phoenix to Tucson and feel like doing a really difficult hike then I highly recommend Picacho Peak!
- [3 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Seven Falls in Tucson!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/seven-falls-tucson/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Seven Falls at Sabino Canyon in Tucson is one of my favorite hikes in Arizona. I mean look at how beautiful it is, do you blame
- [Hiking The Gros Piton Belongs On Your Saint Lucia Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/gros-piton-saint-lucia/) - If you are looking for a beautiful yet extremely challenging hike in Saint Lucia, then I highly recommend Gros Piton! Gros Piton is a volcanic mountain and you can do this 3.2 mile hike but only with a guide so make sure you book your reservation before going. It takes most people between 3-6 hours
- [The Ultimate Scottsdale Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/scottsdale-food-bucket-list/) - I recently had a happy hour at Barrio Queen and their drink specials are phenomenal! I also tried the red chile con carne and was blown away at how good it was! Make sure to try their margaritas! Craft 64 The pizza (and AMAZING beer selection) at Craft 64 is what makes this restaurant so great! The
- [You Need To Add The Vatican Museums and The Sistine Chapel To Your Rome Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/vatican-and-sistine-chapel/) - I always recommend The Vatican Museums and The Sistine Chapel to folks if you go to Rome, regardless of if you are religious or not. There's so much history, the architecture and interior are so beautiful, and no matter what you believe, there is a feeling of otherworldly in there. Check out all of my
- [The Ultimate Rome Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/rome-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - If you like incredible food then I highly recommend you book a trip to Rome. There are delicious restaurants in almost every corner and some have been there for several decades. Check out all of my favorite restaurants in Rome and let me know which sounds the best! CIAMPINI We stopped at Ciampini for an
- [Quarantine Cooking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/quarantine-cooking-bucket-list/) - I hope you are all staying safe in this unprecedented time of COVID-19. I've been quarantined at home and with all of this extra time, I've decided to build some skills in the kitchen. The first few weeks of quarantine, I did what many people did: bake banana bread. But one can only make so
- [Gravensteen: A Castle That Belongs On Your Belgium Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/belgium-castle/) - While in the beautiful city of Ghent in Belgium, we visited a real life castle (Gravensteen)! It was so AWESOME, the history was unbelievable and I totally felt like I was in a Game of Thrones episode. Check out 4 of my favorite photos to inspire you to visit! This was the view from across
- [5 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Skyline Regional Park!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/skyline-regional-park/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Skyline Regional Park is one of the newest mountains that I’ve conquered. Skyline Regional Park is in Buckeye and we did the Turnbuckle Trail which
- [The Ultimate Minnesota Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mn-food-bucket-list/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. The first time I visited Minnesota, I wasn't quite sure what to expect from the food scene. I was so pleasantly surprised to arrive in Roseville, Saint Paul, and Minneapolis and see such a diverse group of restaurants and specialty
- [26 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Anse Mamin Beach In Saint Lucia!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/anse-mamin-beach/) - If you’ve never been to an all inclusive resort, I highly recommend Anse Chastanet as it has literally everything you need…from incredible views to the most delicious food and amazing beaches within walking, boat or shuttle distance! When staying at Anse Chastanet Resort in Saint Lucia, you will have direct access to two soft beaches
- [7 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Anse Chastanet Beach In Saint Lucia!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/anse-chastanet-beach/) - If you’ve never been to an all inclusive resort, I highly recommend Anse Chastanet as it has literally everything you need…from incredible views to the most delicious food and amazing beaches within walking, boat or shuttle distance! When staying at Anse Chastanet Resort in Saint Lucia, you will have direct access to two soft beaches
- [The Ultimate Anse Chastanet Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-ultimate-anse-chastanet-food-and-drink-bucket-list/) - If you’ve never been to an all inclusive resort, I highly recommend Anse Chastanet as it has literally everything you need…from incredible views to the most delicious food and amazing beaches within walking, boat or shuttle distance! Check out everything we ate broken down into breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Anse Chastanet in Saint Lucia.
- [Anse Chastanet: The All Inclusive Resort To Stay At When Visiting Saint Lucia!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-ultimate-saint-lucia-bucket-list/) - If you’ve never been to an all inclusive resort, I highly recommend Anse Chastanet as it has literally everything you need…from incredible views to the most delicious food and amazing beaches within walking, boat or shuttle distance! Check out my full review of Anse Chastanet in Saint Lucia and my tips to really take advantage
- [The Ultimate Guide to Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/baja-beach-fest/) - If you are a reggaeton or Latin music fan, then Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico needs to be on your bucket list! I attended this last weekend and it was incredible and it was an absolute dream come true to see one of my favorite artists perform! I bought Daddy Yankee’s album Barrio Fino
- [Christmas Markets: A European Bucket List Item!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/belgian-christmas-market/) - It is officially Winter my friends! I am a Summer baby so obviously Summer is my favorite season but Winter means Christmas and who doesn't love Christmas? I've spent most of my Winters in Arizona with my family but I have had the opportunity to spend a Winter in chilly Europe and warm Puerto Rico.
- [5 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/phoenix-sonoran-desert-preserve/) - I’m STILL working on the Ultimate Arizona Bucket List, there is just so much to do here in Arizona…but you already know that I will be including plenty of hiking! Apache Wash Trail in the Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve is one of my favorite trails in North Phoenix. It’s not super easy, but not super
- [Blue Haven Resort: The All Inclusive Resort To Stay At When Visiting Turks and Caicos!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/blue-haven-resort/) - Turks and Caicos is a beautiful British overseas territory near the Dominican Republic and it is home to some of the most incredible beaches I’ve ever seen. Turks and Caicos was also the very first place where I stayed at an All Inclusive Resort and I absolutely loved it! Check out my full review of
- [The Ultimate Turks and Caicos Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/turks-and-caicos-bucket-list/) - Turks and Caicos is a beautiful British overseas territory near the Dominican Republic and it is home to some of the most incredible beaches I’ve ever seen. To date, it's one of my favorite destinations and I am constantly recommending it to people who love beautiful beaches. Check out the Ultimate Turks and Caicos Bucket
- [Six Palms Villas : The Place To Stay For Your Next Rocky Point Trip!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/six-palms-villas/) - If you are heading to Rocky Point (also known as Puerto Peñasco in Mexico) and you want to stay in a beautiful place right next to the beach, then you need to check out Six Palms Villas! Although Six Palms Villas are technically located in Playa Encanto (about 25 minutes away from Rocky Point), it's
- [The Ultimate Rocky Point Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/rocky-point-food-list/) - I just got back from my first visit to Rocky Point (also known as Puerto Peñasco in Mexico) and I am so inspired. I loved this destination so much and I have so many people asking questions about what I did that I figured I might as well publish a post! This might be the
- [Enthusiastic About Building The Next Generation of Hispanic Leaders in STEM!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/shpe-white-house/) - I am beyond honored and thrilled to have been a part of a group of SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) members who attended a briefing on “Building the Next Generation of Hispanic Leaders in STEM” held by the Office of Public Engagement at the White House in Washington, DC and organized by SHPE’s Government
- [A Wine Tasting at Villa Montefiori In Valle De Guadalupe Should Be On Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/villa-montefiori/) - While in Valle De Guadalupe, we organized our own winery tour by researching a ton of wineries, selecting the ones that sounded the best, and then we hired a driver through our hotel to take us to each spot. One of the wineries we visited was Villa Montefiori where they had the best views and
- [Don Tomas Viñedo: The Place To Stay When Visiting Mexico Wine Country!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/don-tomas-vinedo/) - I visited Valle De Guadalupe (also known as Mexico Wine Country) and absolutely fell IN LOVE. If you’ve never been to Valle de Guadalupe, then I highly encourage you to plan a trip! If you are a fan of wine, beautiful views and amazing Mexican food…then Valle de Guadalupe is for you! I heard it’s
- [A Wine Tasting at Casa Frida In Valle De Guadalupe Should Be On Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/casa-frida/) - While in Valle De Guadalupe, we organized our own winery tour by researching a ton of wineries, selecting the ones that sounded the best, and then we hired a driver through our hotel to take us to each spot. We checked out Casa Frida and it was definitely the most Instagrammable of the places we
- [A Wine Tasting at Vena Cava In Valle De Guadalupe Should Be On Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/vena-cava/) - While in Valle De Guadalupe, we organized our own winery tour by researching a ton of wineries, selecting the ones that sounded the best, and then we hired a driver through our hotel to take us to each spot. Our first stop was Vena Cava Vinicola and we LOVED it! The wine was incredible and
- [A Wine Tasting at Lechuza Vineyard In Valle De Guadalupe Should Be On Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/lechuza-vineyard/) - While in Valle De Guadalupe, we organized our own winery tour by researching a ton of wineries, selecting the ones that sounded the best, and then we hired a driver through our hotel to take us to each spot. We checked out Lechuza Vineyard and we loved it! They had amazing wine in a beautiful
- [The Ultimate Valle de Guadalupe Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/valle-de-guadalupe-bucket-list/) - I am IN LOVE with my latest winery road trip. If you’ve never been to Valle de Guadalupe (aka Mexican Wine Country), then I highly encourage you to plan a trip! If you are a fan of wine, beautiful views and amazing Mexican food…then Valle de Guadalupe is for you! I heard it’s referred to
- [Glacier National Park Belongs On Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/glacier-national-park/) - Glacier National Park was beyond breathtaking, and although I had the worst morning of my life here (seriously it was horrible, read about my embarrassing experience here), I would go back in a heart beat. Check out photos to inspire you to visit Glacier National Park as well as more photos from hiking Avalanche Trail
- [The Ultimate Prescott Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/prescott-bucket-list/) - Phoenix, Arizona is the perfect place to live if you have an adventurous soul and love roadtrips. There are so many locations nearby where you can have an incredible day trip. Today, let's talk about Prescott: Arizona's Christmas City! You may not have heard of Prescott unless you are from Arizona and I am here
- [The Ultimate Napa Valley Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/napa-valley-bucket-list/) - If you love wine, delicious food, and beautiful vineyards then I highly recommend that you check out Napa Valley in beautiful California! We were in Napa Valley for a week and we did a lot of eating, drinking and exploring and it was such a blast. Check out all of my recommendations in Napa Valley
- [The Ultimate Napa Valley Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-ultimate-napa-valley-food-bucket-list/) - You may know that Napa Valley has incredible wine, but did you know that Napa Valley is home to a ton of award winning and Michelin star restaurants?! We were in Napa Valley for a week and there was still not enough time to try every restaurant in our list but literally every place we
- [The Napa Valley Wine Train Belongs On Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/napa-valley-wine-train/) - Did you know that you can go on a wine train adventure in Napa Valley? When I was researching for my Napa Valley trip, the Napa Valley Wine Train kept popping up on all of the recommended lists of things to do so of course I had to add it to my bucket list! After
- [A Castello di Amorosa Wine Tasting Belongs On Your Napa Valley Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/castello-di-amorosa/) - Did you know that you can find a castle that appears to be straight out of Tuscany, Italy in Napa Valley? When I was researching for my Napa Valley trip, a beautiful winery named Castello di Amorosa kept popping up on all of the 'best lists' so I knew I had to add it to
- [The Guinness Storehouse Belongs On Your Ireland Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/guinness-storehouse/) - The Guinness Storehouse was definitely added early on to my Travel Bucket List, because ever since I tasted Guinness, it quickly became one of my favorite beers. The Guinness Storehouse deserves to be on your bucket list because it is the most popular tourist attraction in Ireland and for good reason. There is a ton
- [Thank You SHPE For Changing My Life](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/shpe-diversity-award/) - Last weekend, I experienced a career and personal highlight: I had the honor of accepting an award from the Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) in front of colleagues, friends and folks I consider my family. I joined SHPE twelve years ago in college and you can see some of my involvement with this wonderful organization
- [All The Tips You Need For Your First Cruise!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cruise-tips/) - Last Thanksgiving, I went on my very first cruise to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (departing from Long Beach, California) and after going through it, I have so many tips to share! I spoke to friends and family who had gone on cruises and got some tips prior to my trip, but I have even more
- [Enthusiastic About Reading: My Favorite Books of 2022!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2022-book-list/) - This year, I gave myself a goal of reading 12 books and since I received so many amazing book recommendations, I ended up reading 25! Check out the 23 books that I recommend (in the order that I read them) and let me know what books to add to my 2023 list! Aristotle and Dante
- [Enthusiastic About Travel: My Favorite Travel Photos From 2022!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2022-travel-photos/) - I cannot believe that 2022 is almost over, it seriously just flew by. In 2017, I started a tradition of rounding up my favorite photos from each year however we had a slight hiatus in 2020 and 2021 but we are back! Check out my favorite travel photos from 2017, 2018, and 2019. This year,
- [A Massage at the Lotus Center Belongs On Your Kona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/lotus-center-kona/) - Are you trying to find the best birthday gift for a friend or loved one and you happen to be in Kona, Hawaii? Then look no further because I have the perfect gift for you: a massage at the Lotus Center at the Royal Kona Resort in beautiful Hawaii! I loved getting an outdoor couples
- [8 Reasons To Add A Spring Training Game To Your Arizona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/arizona-spring-training/) - This post is sponsored by Visit Phoenix and Visit Mesa. As always, all opinions are my own. It is Spring time in Arizona and that means it is Spring Training, something that is kind of a big deal around here. If you've never heard of Spring Training, then let me educate you real quick. Spring
- [The Ultimate Big Island (Kona) Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/big-island-food-bucket-list/) - I was just in Hawaii, specifically The Big Island having the absolute best time of my life eating, drinking, exploring and soaking in the sun. I really wish I was still there, but since I'm not, I will settle for the next best thing: reminiscing on all of the amazing meals I had! Check out
- [A Wine Tasting at Arizona Stronghold Vineyards Should Be On Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/arizona-stronghold-vineyard/) - This post is sponsored by Arizona Stronghold Vineyards (ASV). As always, all opinions are my own. Did you know that Arizona wine country exists and that there are vineyards in Arizona that you can visit? Did you know that there are tastings rooms where you can try wine that is made exclusively from Arizona grown grapes?
- [The Ultimate Guide to the Arizona Balloon Classic in Goodyear, Arizona!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/arizona-balloon-classic/) - This post is sponsored by the Arizona Balloon Classic. As always, all opinions are my own. Have you ever wondered what it's like to walk around and see gigantic hot air balloons floating in the sky all at the same time? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on one of these gigantic hot
- [How To Start a Scholarship!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/start-a-scholarship/) - If you've been following the blog for years, you will have known that eight years ago, I started a scholarship for SHPE UA (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, University of Arizona chapter) to give students the opportunity to go to the SHPE National Convention. I started this scholarship because when I was in college, I
- [12 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In 2022!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2022-bucket-list-items/) - Happy new year my friends (yes I know I'm late) but it is officially 2022! These last few years haven't been great for blogging, but I am hopeful that 2022 will be better. I skipped my tradition of writing down 12 bucket list items I'd like to focus on for the year because it didn't
- [Enthusiastic About Running: Discount and Swag Codes for Races!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/race-codes/) - If you've been around for a while, you'll know that I am #EnthusiasticAboutRunning. I love to run for so many different reason. The short story is that I run because it helps me to slow down my chaotic life and allows me to not multitask (all I do when I run is run and listen
- [14 Wallpapers From Around The World To Inspire You To Travel!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/nature-wallpapers/) - Now that folks are getting vaccinated and the world is slowly starting to open up, many of us are planning our first trip! I decided to go through my phone and share my favorite phone wallpaper images from around the world to inspire you to travel. Enjoy, let me know which is your favorite! Arizona
- [The Ultimate Phoenix Hiking Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/phx-hiking-bucket-list/) - When you think of Phoenix, I really hope that hiking comes immediately to mind because that is one of my favorite activities to do in my city. There are so many hikes to choose from depending on what difficulty level you want as well as what are you are looking to hike in. My favorite
- [12 Non-Fiction Books To Read For A More Enthusiastic and Professional Life!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/non-fiction-recs/) - 2020 was quite a year...quite a year of staying home. I do most of my reading on flights so at the beginning of 2020, I missed out on a lot of the reading I would usually do. However, I started reading on Sundays to take a break from all of the television I was watching
- [Ono Hawaiian BBQ: The Ultimate Hawaiian Destination When We Can't Travel To Hawaii!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/ono-hawaiian-bbq/) - This post is sponsored by Ono Hawaiian BBQ. As always, all opinions are my own. Happy Foodie Friday y'all! It's my favorite day of the week and I'm very excited to be partnering with Ono Hawaiian BBQ to introduce you all to their delicious food. This was my first time trying Hawaiian food in Arizona and as someone
- [The Cutest Sunflower Farm In Puerto Rico: Finca El Girasol!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/finca-el-girasol/) - Going to Finca de Girasol (Sunflower Farm) in Puerto Rico was a really magical experience. Everywhere I looked made me feel like I was surrounded by beautiful phone wallpapers. There were so many beautiful places in Puerto Rico that I collected my fave wallpaper photos here. The Sunflower Farm in Guanica, Puerto Rico was definitely
- [The Ultimate Denver Food and Drink Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/denver-food-bucket-list/) - When you think of Denver, you probably think of breweries but did you know Denver has a wide variety of amazing restaurants? That's right, check out a few of my favorites below (in alphabetical order)! This post is part of The Ultimate Denver Bucket List series and has been a labor of love and includes
- [10 Bucket List Items To Cross Off With Your Valentine!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/valentine-bucket-list/) - Valentine's Day is this Friday and the pressure is on, right? Wrong! Valentine's Day doesn't have to be a whole stressful thing. It can simply be a day to spend some time doing things you love with the one you love (or may soon love). I've jotted down a few activities to do with your
- [12 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In 2020!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2020-bucket-list-items/) - Happy new year my friends, it is officially 2020! 2019 was one of the best years of my life for many reasons: spent a lot of time with family/friends, did some more traveling, and of course crossed off a ton of bucket list items! I am continuing the tradition of writing down 12 bucket list
- [Enthusiastic About Travel: My Favorite Travel Photos From 2019!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2019-travel-photos/) - I cannot believe that 2019 is almost over, it seriously just flew by. Last year in 2018 I traveled so much and it was amazing, so of course I continued with my travels this year! This year, I was able to cross a new country off of my list and see more of the beautiful
- [The Ultimate Minnesota Bucket List: Exploring Roseville and the Twin Cities!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/minnesota-bucket-list/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. One of my favorite things about traveling to a new city is that there is always something exciting to do simply because it's a new experience, and sometimes I am lucky enough to visit a place like Roseville, Minnesota that is
- [6 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Langton Lake Park!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/langton-lake-park/) - While exploring Minnesota, I stayed at the Courtyard Roseville, the best location for tourists and locals alike. Langton Lake Park which is very close to the Courtyard Roseville was recommended to me by my friend Julie over at the Roseville Visitors Association. Langton Lake Park is a beautiful, hidden gem and everyone needs to stop
- [Betty Dangers Country Club: The Most Interesting Restaurant/Bar In Minnesota!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/betty-dangers/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. "What is happening here...?" is the question that kept running through my mind as I walked into what I have decided to proclaim The Most Interesting Restaurant/Bar in Minnesota! What does a ferris wheel, mini golf, incredible cocktails, a gorilla statue,
- [5 Reasons To Check Out Can Can Wonderland in Minnesota!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/can-can-wonderland/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. Have you ever gone somewhere and been so overwhelmed by the amount of awesomeness radiating from within? That is exactly how I felt when I first stepped into Can Can Wonderland in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I was told that I needed to
- [Courtyard Roseville: The Best Hotel For Runners and Fair Attendees!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/courtyard-marriott/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association and the Courtyard Roseville. As always, all opinions are my own. I had such a nice stay at the Courtyard by Marriott in beautiful Roseville, Minnesota and would return in a heartbeat. Their breakfast was amazing, the location is perfect for Minnesota State Fair attendees, and Langton Lake
- [Minnesota Bucket List: Snorkeling at SeaQuest Roseville!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/seaquest-roseville/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. Ever since I could remember, I have always wanted to go scuba diving and snorkeling because that is what 'cool' people in the movies. Once I grew up and finally had the time and funds to cross off snorkeling from my
- [5 Spots To Add To Your Minnesota Dessert Food Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mn-dessert-bucket-list/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. Minnesota has some of the best restaurants I've ever tried. They know how to do savory and they know how to do it well, just check out my Minnesota Food Bucket List...but if you're like me, you might be craving
- [9 Foods To Try At The Minnesota State Fair!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mn-state-fair-foods/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. Two weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to fly to beautiful Minnesota and check out one of their most popular events, the Minnesota State Fair. After checking out the MN State Fair, I have come to realize what is the
- [My Travel Journey: Why I Started Traveling And Why I Still Travel!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/why-i-still-travel/) - There has been a series of events, questions, conversations and self reflection that has led to this post. I am the type of person that likes to share my passions (Exhibit A: Why I Started Running And Why I Still Run) and in order to really get to know who I am, I feel that
- [6 Reasons To Add Dora And The Lost City of Gold To Your Movie Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/dora-movie-review/) - This post is sponsored by Paramount Pictures. As always, all opinions are my own. I don’t know about you but I am loving the latest trend of bringing amazing animated films to the big screen as live-action remakes. The latest addition is Dora and the Lost City of Gold, which tells the story of a
- [Enthusiastic About Universal Studios (Tips For First Time Visitors)!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/universal-studios-tips/) - I have always said time and time again that I am very lucky to have the friends I have. I strive to surround myself with people who make me better and who I genuinely enjoy spending time with. Last weekend was a weekend full of my favorite people and one of those faves (#ThanksValarie) actually
- [4 Reasons To Add The Phoenician Spa To Your Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-phoenician-spa/) - This post is sponsored by Visit Phoenix and The Phoenician. As always, all opinions are my own. Summer is finally here in Phoenix, Arizona and for many people that means it is time to slow down life a little bit. A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to partner with the folks over at The Phoenician
- [19 Of My Favorite Inspirational Quotes from the 2019 #WeAllGrow Latina Summit!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2019-weallgrow-quotes/) - What a weekend friends, what a weekend. If you were following along on my Long Beach (LB) or Los Angeles (LA) Instagram stories, you’ll know that I was in California these last few days at the incredible #WeAllGrow Latina summit! This summit is one of my faves for so many reasons but the main reasons
- [A Complete List of Everything You Need To Pack For Your Havasupai Falls Backpacking Trip!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/havasupai-packing-list/) - I crossed off a major bucket list item and it was an incredible experience: hiking Havasupai Falls. You can check out 7 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Havasupai Falls if you're not quite sure what this incredible place in nature looks like and you can also check out my Phoenix training plan to help
- [Enthusiastic & Helpful Tips For First Time Terrain Race Participants!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/terrain-race-tips/) - Last November, my friend invited me to join him and his crew in running the Phoenix Terrain Race. I had no idea what to expect and kind of just jumped in! It was a freaking blast, but I also learned a lot and I'm here to share those tips with all of you so that
- [12 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In 2019!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2019-bucket-list-items/) - Happy new year my friends, it is officially 2019! Was it just me or did 2018 just fly by? 2018 was an amazing year of travel and of bucket list items and I'm pretty sure it was because on January 1, 2018 I wrote a list of bucket list items I wanted to cross off in
- [19 Of My Favorite Bucket List items From 2018!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/fave-bucket-list-items-2018/) - If you’ve been around for a while you will know that I am a huge advocate of writing things down, in order to manifest them into reality. Because of this, on January 1st, 2018 I wrote a list of 12 bucket list items that I wanted to cross off in 2018. And since today is the last
- [Enthusiastic About Travel : My Favorite Photos From 2018!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2018-travel-photos/) - I cannot believe that 2018 is almost over! I seriously felt like I just celebrated welcoming 2018 with my family. Last year in 2017 I did so much traveling that I honestly thought I would not be able to top it...but guess what? I traveled even more this year!! I am so fortunate. I was
- [My Running Journey: Why I Started And Why I Still Run!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/why-i-still-run/) - A couple of months ago, I read a Buzzfeed article on Facebook where a ton of runners shared why they started running. It was a very inspiring piece (check it out here) because the reasons were all so different, and so were the runners. After reading that piece, I went for a run (of course)
- [A World Worth Seeing Book Review + Giveaway!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/a-world-worth-seeing/) - This post is sponsored by the Book Publicity Services. As always, all opinions are my own. I've spoken often of how I love when the Universe brings together things that I love in the best way. Like when I ran the 'Run The Runway 10K' which combined my love of airplanes and running. Or every time I
- [26 Lessons Learned From Running 26.2 Miles!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/26-miles-26-lessons/) - The finish line at the Wineglass Marathon At the beginning of 2017, I wrote a post with 12 Bucket List Items that I wanted to cross off in 2017 and one of those items was to run a full marathon. I set a very big goal of one day running 26.2 miles....and I did it!
- [8 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Smither Park in Houston!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/smither-park/) - This week, I will be in Dallas, Texas exploring so to get ready, I've been reminiscing on the last time I was in Texas: Houston! I visited Houston in May which meant that the humidity was very rough but the city itself was great! The first stop on the Houston bucket list was Smither Park
- [8 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Tanque Verde Falls in Tucson!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tanque-verde-falls/) - Tucson is a hiker's paradise, I've said it time and time again. Whenever someone asks me what there is to do in Tucson I always say the same three things: eating, hiking, and exploring the beautiful University of Arizona campus! One of my favorite hikes in Tucson is definitely Tanque Verde Falls. It's a great
- [Aventuras y Risas con Mauricio Ochmann y Fernanda Castillo En "Ya Veremos"!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/ya-veremos/) - To read the English version of this post, click here. Esta publicación es patrocinada por Pantelion Films. Como siempre, todas las opiniones son mías. Ayer fui a ver la nueva película "Ya Veremos"...y me encanto! “Ya Veremos” narra la historia de Santi (Emiliano Aramayo) un niño soñador quien ha tenido que lidiar con la separación de sus padres, Rodrigo (Mauricio
- [Adventures and Laughs with Mauricio Ochmann and Fernanda Castillo In "Ya Veremos"!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/ya-veremos-english/) - ¡Clic aquí para leer en español! This post is sponsored by Pantelion Films. As always, all opinions are my own. Yesterday, I saw the new movie "Ya Veremos"...and I loved it! "Ya Veremos" is a Spanish film (with English subtitles!) that tells the story of Santi (Emiliano Aramayo) a boy who has had to deal with the
- [3 Official Years of Being Enthusiastic About Life!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/3-year-anniversary/) - Three years ago, on this very day, I decided to take the plunge and start Enthusiastic About Life. We are three years old y'all, officially toddlers! So much has happened since then, but the best part about being on this blogging journey has definitely been all of the incredible people I've met. Everything that I
- [More Book Recommendations For National Book Lover's Day!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/book-lovers-day/) - August 9th is National Book Lover's Day and it's literally the best day of the year for anyone who is Enthusiastic About Books! A few months ago, I published the post 11 English & Spanish Book Recommendations from Boss Ladies at #WeAllGrow and it was so well received that many of you recommended your own
- [Información Sobre Mi](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/informacion-sobre-mi/) - To read the English version of this post, click here. Comida + viajes + aventuras. ? Hola mi gente! Mi nombre es Maira y les quiero dar la bienvenida a mi pagina de Internet, Enthusiastic About Life. Enthusiastic About Life es una pagina de internet que incluye comida, viajes y aventuras de mi lista de la vida para
- [The Ultimate Spring Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/spring-bucket-list/) - ¡Clic aquí para leer en español! My friends, Spring is officially here! I love everything about Spring, the weather, the Easter candy, and the fact that we are that much closer to summer. I have put together this list of items you need to add to your spring bucket list ASAP. These are items that make
- [6 Reasons To Road Trip To Utah with Mazda!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mazda-utah-road-trip/) - This post is sponsored by Mazda USA. As always, all opinions are my own. Two weeks ago, I partnered with Mazda USA to experience the most epic road trip from Phoenix, Arizona to Kanab, Utah and I kind of wish I was still on that road trip. Utah is absolutely beautiful but the main reason why
- [Enthusiastically Hiking Lower Calf Creek Falls!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/lower-calf-creek-falls/) - A few months ago, my friend and I crossed off Lower Calf Creek Falls from our Utah bucket list and IT WAS SO BEAUTIFUL! We hiked the Lower Calf Creek Falls trail to get to this beautiful (and chilly) waterfall! The hike was super scenic and it was a bit of a workout! Check out
- [12 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In 2017!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2017-bucket-list-items/) - Hi everyone and happy new year! 2016 was definitely a wild year, full of highs and lows and it honestly feels like it's never going to end, but the end is in sight! It's almost 2017 and it's time for us to take a deep breath, hold our heads up high, and start over. 2016
- [6 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Cloud Gate AKA The Chicago Bean!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/chicago-bean/) - You can't go to Chicago and NOT see the infamous 'Chicago Bean' also known as Cloud Gate. That's like going to Texas and not eating BBQ, which is what actually inspired this post! If you've been following along on my Instagram Stories, you'll see that on a morning run in Houston, I ran past a
- [7 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Faro Los Morrillos in Puerto Rico!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/cabo-rojo/) - In just three weeks I'll be heading to North Carolina to visit one of my closest friends who happens to be Puerto Rican and who also happens to be the very reason I visited this beautiful island a few years ago. I visited Puerto Rico with my friend to celebrate Christmas there (Hello Navidades Boricuas!)
- [11 English & Spanish Book Recommendations From Boss Ladies at #WeAllGrow!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/we-all-grow-books/) - Reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in Culebra, Puerto Rico World Book day is in just a few days (April 23rd) and I am so excited to celebrate! I have been an avid reader since childhood, even going so far as getting invited to ride in a limousine in 4th grade because I
- [9 Photos To Inspire You To Hike Hualapai Mountain!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/hualapai-mountain/) - Today is National Walking Day so obviously we all need to get our steps in, and what better way than with some outdoor walking also known as hiking! One of my favorite long hikes in Arizona is the Aspen Peak Trail at Hualapai Mountain in Kingman, Arizona. I believe everyone needs to check out this
- [7 Photos To Inspire You To Visit The Washington Park Arboretum!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/wa-park-arboretum/) - On my last trip to Washington, I was told that I absolutely needed to add the Washington Park Arboretum to my bucket list and I could not agree more! If you are a fan of beautiful trees, flowers, walking trails, and just nature in general, this is your spot. Check out 7 of my favorite
- [8 Reasons To Get The Scion iA!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/8-reason-to-get-the-scion-ia/) - This post is sponsored by Toyota. All opinions are my own. As most of you who follow me on social media already know, this weekend I was in Long Beach, California having an absolute blast at the We All Grow summit. More details on all of the action there will be posted a little later so
- [How I Became Even More Enthusiastic After the 2018 #WeAllGrow Summit!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/we-all-grow-2018/) - Happy International Women's Day everyone! What a day. Without planning it, today I wore my Society of Women Engineers polo, I went out to lunch with a female coworker/friend, I went on group run with my #EnthusiasticAboutRunning group (comprised mainly of women), and I went on my social media accounts to see my feed filled
- [5 Wallpapers From Downtown Vancouver To Inspire You To Visit!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/downtown-vancouver-wallpapers/) - This post is sponsored by Airbnb. As always, all opinions are my own. A few months ago, I visited Vancouver for the first time ever to celebrate my friend's last few nights of being single and we had a freaking blast. We splurged a little and stayed at an extravagant Airbnb in Downtown Vancouver with beautiful views
- [4 Cathedrals To Visit On Your Next Trip To Europe!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/europe-cathedrals/) - I'll be in Spain and Italy in less than two weeks which has me reminiscing on my very first trip to Europe back in 2015. A big part of that trip was admiring some of the most beautiful cathedrals I've ever seen in my life. I haven't always been Enthusiastic About Cathedrals, in fact, what
- [12 Bucket List Items To Cross Off In 2018!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2018-bucket-list-items/) - Happy new year my friends, it is officially 2018! It feels so weird to say that, but it's here! 2017 was a great year for travel, for bucket list items, and for the blog. I think a big part of why it was such a great year was because I wrote a list of bucket
- [16 Of My Favorite Bucket List Items From 2017!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/fave-bucket-list-items-2017/) - If you've been around for a while you will know that I am a huge advocate of writing things down, in order to manifest them into reality. Because of this, on January 1st, 2017 I wrote a list of 12 bucket list items that I wanted to cross off in 2017. I managed to cross
- [Enthusiastic About Travel : My Favorite Photos From 2017!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/2017-travel-photos/) - My friends, 2017 is almost over! Can you all believe how fast this year has gone?! I feel like 2017 just started, and I think a big part of why 2017 seems to have flown by is because I've been fortunate to have done a lot more travel this year. This year I decided that
- [How to Feed Your (Arizona College Football) Fandom with Foster Farms!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/feed-your-fandom/) - This post is sponsored by Foster Farms. As always, all opinions are my own. It's no secret that I am the biggest University of Arizona fan. Being at the University of Arizona is actually how this Enthusiastic About Life space came to be; you can read how it all got started here. Long story short, my last
- [The Ultimate Hiking Bucket List Item: A Walk For Sunshine Book Review!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/a-walk-for-sunshine/) - This post is sponsored by the Book Publicity Services. As always, all opinions are my own. Last month, I crossed off one of the biggest items from my bucket list: run a full marathon. That's right my friends, I ran 26.2 miles! There is so much I can say about crossing off this major feat, but you
- [To The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Thank You.](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/shpe-star-award/) - A few weeks ago, I had the incredible honor of being notified that I had won a national award from an organization that I love. This organization was SHPE, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. I joined SHPE seven years ago in college and you can see some of my involvement with this wonderful organization
- [7 Photos To Inspire You To Visit The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/minneapolis-sculpture-garden/) - One of my favorite things to do in new cities when I travel is to enjoy the local art scene. I'm all about museums and learning more about art history, but what really blows me away is when the art is life sized! While exploring Minnesota, I discovered the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and fell in
- [4 Things To Consider Before Booking Your Next Hotel Featuring The Country Inn & Suites by Carlson!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/country-inn-suites-carlson/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor's Association. As always, all opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I visited Roseville, Minnesota and crossed off a ton of items from my bucket list. Whenever I travel to a new place, I like to choose the best hotel that will work for my enthusiastic bucket
- [Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, A Must Stop in Minnesota!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/como-park-zoo/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. There must be something about Minnesota and amusement parks because there are amusement parks literally EVERYWHERE. They have Valleyfair which is super famous, they have Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America and they even have a mini amusement park called
- [5 Photos To Inspire You To Visit The Brooklyn Bridge!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/brooklyn-bridge/) - Last week I posted a photo of some beautiful street art from NYC on my instagram, and a friend of mine mentioned that she lived in Brooklyn for 10 years. My response to her was 'I LOVE Brooklyn!' because I do, I really do. On my last trip to NYC, one of my fave things
- [So You Want To Start A Bucket List?](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/starting-a-bucket-list/) - A few weeks ago, one of my best friends reached out to me and asked me for the best way to start living the enthusiastic bucket list life that I am always promoting. I broke it down step by step for her and sent her links to the posts she should read to get started.
- [Crossing Nickelodeon Universe Off Of My Bucket List in Minnesota!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/nickelodeon-universe/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. Growing up I had definitely heard of the Mall of America but I never realized that there is an actual amusement park inside of it! I just thought it was the largest mall in America with a million stores. I was
- [5 Reasons To Check Out the Milwaukee Art Museum!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/milwaukee-art-museum/) - Lately, I've been catching up with the friends I made during the #WITS17 (Women in Travel Summit 2017) in Milwaukee and it's been making me miss this hidden gem of a city. This was my first visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and I honestly had no idea what to expect...except of course beer, cheese and brats. But
- [5 De Mis Restaurantes Mexicanos Favoritos en Phoenix!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/restaurantes-mexicanos/) - To read the English version of this post, click here. Hoy es el 16 de Septiembre y si eres Mexicano, es un dia muy especial. El 16 de Septiembre es el dia que se celebra la independencia de México y para celebrar les quiero recomendar unos restaurantes Mexicanos en Phoenix! Esta lista nacio hace unos meses cuando
- [Bent Brewstillery: A Unique Stop When Visiting Roseville, Minnesota!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/bent-brewstillery/) - This post is sponsored by the Roseville Visitor’s Association. As always, all opinions are my own. I was told that when visiting Minnesota, I absolutely had to add Bent Brewstillery to my bucket list. I'll have you know that it was one of the best items I've added not only because it's a really unique place but because
- [How To Prepare For The Ultimate Havasupai Falls Hike!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/couch-to-havasupai-falls/) - My friends, I AM SO EXCITED because in just a few days I will be crossing off a huge bucket list item! It's one of the 12 bucket list items that I set out to cross off in 2017: HIKE HAVASUPAI FALLS. To prepare for this big bucket list item, I created the 'Couch To
- [The Ultimate University of Arizona Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/u-of-a-bucket-list/) - Since Enthusiastic About Life started with my graduation bucket list when I was at the University of Arizona, I figured I should share the Ultimate University of Arizona Bucket List. It's the perfect time to share because classes just started! Senior year FLIES by so definitely start crossing some of these items ASAP. But I have to
- [10 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Central Park in NYC!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/visit-central-park/) - We recently posted 10 Items You Should Absolutely Have On Your Bucket List and one of those items was to visit a new state. I highly recommend New York to be high on your list of states to visit, simply because there is SO MUCH to do. Today we are focusing on Central Park, a National
- [Crossing Off Bikram Yoga From My Bucket List At The Foundry!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-foundry-bikram-yoga/) - This post is sponsored by The Foundry. As always, all opinions are my own. When people see me juggling the different activities in my life (work, travel, social life, gym, blog, non-profit, etc.) they tend to freak out a little. I, however, remain calm because I have a secret weapon: yoga. I love yoga because it's
- [5 Cosas Que Necesitas Comer, Ver y Hacer en Montreal!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/montreal-comer-ver-hacer/) - To read the English version of this post, click here. El Día de Canada era el primero de Julio, y como voy a visitar a Canada en dos semanas...se puede decir que he estado pensando bastante en este pais. Ustedes pueden seguir mis aventuras en Vancouver en Instagram, Facebook y Twitter pero por ahora, hay que mantener nuestra atención
- [How To Craft The Perfect Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/craft-your-bucket-list/) - Last week, we talked about the 10 Items You Should Absolutely Have On Your Bucket List and I promised that after that post, I would share a step by step guide on crafting the perfect bucket list. This post was inspired by a couple of friends/readers who reached out and asked for help in crafting
- [Birthday Bucket List - 24 Under 24!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/birthday-bucket-list/) - My birthday is next week but I'll be celebrating early because my mom and I share a birthday. This weekend I'll be celebrating myself and next weekend, we will celebrate her. Yes you read that right, I was born on my mom's birthday. I like to joke that I was a painful gift, but my
- [Couch to Havasupai Falls: Difficult Hikes in Phoenix!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/difficult-phx-hikes/) - Welcome to the last feature in the Couch to Havasupai Falls series : the difficult hikes! Check out the easy and moderate hikes here and here! If you are already familiar with the series ‘Couch to Havasupai Falls’, then welcome, if not...here's a quick refresher! A couple of months ago, I was talking to friends
- [The Ultimate Mother's Day Bucket List!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/mothers-day-bucket-list/) - My friends, Mother's Day is in a few days (and Mother's Day is celebrated today in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, hola mi gente!) and every year my siblings and I get together to try to think of the perfect gift to give to the woman who gave us life and raised us to be
- [9 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Antelope Canyon!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/antelope-canyon/) - This last weekend, I spent my time with hundreds of fellow travel bloggers at the Women in Travel Summit (#WITS17) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and I met so many wonderful women from all over. And every woman that I met was very excited when I mentioned that I was from Arizona and why would they not
- [Couch to Havasupai Falls: Moderate Hikes in Phoenix!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/moderate-phx-hikes/) - If you are already familiar with the series 'Couch to Havasupai Falls', then welcome! If not, let me give you some info. A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to friends about hiking Havasupai Falls and those friends told me they were hesitant to do the 10+ mile hike because they couldn't just go
- [The Ultimate Glass Blowing Experience with Circle 6 Studios!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/glass-blowing/) - This post is sponsored by Circle 6 Studios. As always, all opinions are my own. I'm very excited to announce that I have partnered with Circle 6 Studios in Phoenix to cross off a big bucket list item: glass blowing! I love their mission (promote the growth of art glass and glass artists in the Phoenix
- [6 Puerto Rico Wallpapers To Inspire You To Visit!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/puerto-rico-wallpapers/) - While in Puerto Rico a few weeks ago, I kept looking up at the sky and my surroundings and thinking to myself 'wow what a wallpaper-y view'. And what I meant by that, is that everything I was seeing was so beautiful and deserving of being the first thing I looked at when grabbing my phone.
- [6 Photos To Inspire You To Visit The Baby Cliffs in Ireland!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/baby-cliffs/) - Tonight I am flying to Puerto Rico with my friend to cross off a couple of bucket list items (and to spend Christmas there), so I figured the best blog post for this week would be one about travel! When planning my trip to Ireland last December, I was told that I HAD to visit
- [Enthusiastic About Life: How It All Started](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/how-it-all-started/) - This blog post is multi-purpose. I'm writing it because my current 'About Me' page is a little too long and I want to shorten it (so figured I would put all of the information here), but also because I've been gettting a couple of emails asking me how Enthusiastic About Life got started. So I
- [7 Reasons To Have A Bucket List.](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/reasons-to-have-a-bucket-list/) - People always ask me 'Why do you have a bucket list?' and I always end up talking way too long about why I have one and why I think everyone should have one. It's kind of like when people ask you about your favorite hobby or your biggest passion and your face lights up and you
- [11 Photos To Inspire You To Visit Horseshoe Bend!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/horseshoe-bend/) - Two weeks ago, I crossed off bucket list item #542: visit Horseshoe Bend in Page, Arizona and IT. WAS. BREATHTAKING. I've seen pictures of Horseshoe Bend online, but trust me when I say that the photos do not do this beautiful place justice. Like at all. It's such a ridiculously wondrous place that it almost looks photoshopped
- [Enthusiastic About Life Turns 1 Year Old!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/enthusiastic-about-life-turns-one/) - Can you all believe it?! A year ago today on a sunny afternoon, Enthusiastic About Life went live. Today Enthusiastic About Life is now officially 1 year old. I can't believe that it's been 1 full year of the blog! Get the champagne and let's start poppin' bottles to celebrate. And before you ask...yes, I had
- [The Beginning](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-beginning/) - Hi! The moment is here! My website has officially launched (August 21,2015). I want to share a quote that has resonated with me since I first read it: 'El exito es tener una idea, desarrollarla y lograr que sea de beneficio para todos'. It's in spanish but it translates to 'Success is having an idea, growing it, and
- [6 Reasons To Become a Big Brother/Sister!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/6-reasons-to-become-a-big-brother-sister/) - I've been a Big Sister in the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) program for a little over a year now and I can tell you that it is definitely bucket list worthy. If you are debating on joining the program or even thought about it a little, I'm here to help. :) We're going to
- [Getting Soaked at Montmorency Falls in Canada!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/montmorency-falls/) - Raise your hand if you have ever heard of Canada Day! Up until about a week ago, I would not have been able to raise my hand because I had no idea that Canada Day existed! This has all changed, because I spent the past week in Canada (Montreal and Quebec City, to be exact) learning
- [Lessons Learned In Europe!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/lessons-learned-in-europe/) - Hi friends! This blog will be super short and sweet (hopefully) because I'm really exhausted and have decided to reserve all of my thinking power for my day job lol. I'll be posting a few random lessons learned while in each country and while in Europe in general. The next few weeks will have more
- [Bucket List Item #320: Monster Bubbles Completed!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/bucket-list-item-320-monster-bubbles-completed/) - This past week was a very exciting week for me, for my blog/Facebook page, and for all of you (my friends and readers)! First, I crossed off bucket list item #320: Check out Monster Bubbles at Paradise Valley mall, which was super exciting, random, and epic! It was an exciting week for my blog/Facebook page
- [Foam & Fun at the Phoenix Bubble Run 5K!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/running-through-bubbles-at-the-bubble-run-5k/) - Last Saturday, I was able to cross off bucket list item #20 (once again) when I ran another 5K! This year is definitely the year of running for me. Check out the video below of the Phoenix Bubble Run 5K to really get a sense of what the run was like (trust me, I got
- [The Ultimate 'Treat Yo Self' 5K Race!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/the-ultimate-treat-yo-self-5k-race/) - This past weekend, I ran in the Gildan Esprit de She 5K race in Tempe and it was an absolute blast. I knew it would be a fun experience because I ran it last year but oh my goodness, they upped their game this year. This race was literally the definition of Treat Yo Self
- [3 Reasons To Go To A Mexico Soccer Game!](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/reasons-to-go-to-a-mexico-soccer-game/) - Last year, I crossed off bucket list item #17: watch a Mexico soccer game in person when I watched Mexico play against Guatemala in the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup (Copa Oro). I was really hoping to witness an epic Mexico goal that I had heard so much about, but unfortunately the game ended in a tie

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- [About](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/about/) - ¡Clic aquí para leer en español! Intrigued already? Check out more of my adventures on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter! Foodie + traveler + adventurer = bucket list enthusiast :) Hi friends! Hola mi gente! My name is Maira and I'd like to personally welcome you all to my blog, Enthusiastic About Life. Enthusiastic About Life is
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- [bent brewstillery](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/bent-brewstillery/)
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- [saint paul](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/saint-paul/)
- [can can wonderland](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/can-can-wonderland/)
- [mall of america](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/mall-of-america/)
- [nickelodeon universe](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/nickelodeon-universe/)
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- [como park zoo](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/como-park-zoo/)
- [como town](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/como-town/)
- [minneapolis](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/minneapolis/)
- [vancouver](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/vancouver/)
- [honeywell](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/honeywell/)
- [jeff alt](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/jeff-alt/)
- [foster farms bowl](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/foster-farms-bowl/)
- [feed your fandom](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/feed-your-fandom/)
- [hiking bucket list](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/hiking-bucket-list/)
- [2017](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/2017/)
- [airbnb](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/airbnb/)
- [weallgrow](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/weallgrow/)
- [latina bloggers](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/latina-bloggers/)
- [conference recap](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/conference-recap/)
- [washington park arboretum](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/washington-park-arboretum/)
- [hualapai mountain](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/hualapai-mountain/)
- [kingman](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/kingman/)
- [book recommendations](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/book-recommendations/)
- [mazda6](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/mazda6/)
- [feel alive](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/feel-alive/)
- [mazda usa](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/mazda-usa/)
- [sponsored](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/sponsored/)
- [puerto rico](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/puerto-rico/)
- [chicago bucket list](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/chicago-bucket-list/)
- [cloud gate](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/cloud-gate/)
- [the bean](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/the-bean/)
- [marathon](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/marathon/)
- [wineglass marathon](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/wineglass-marathon/)
- [upstate new york](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/upstate-new-york/)
- [utah](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/utah/)
- [calf creek falls](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/calf-creek-falls/)
- [niagara falls](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/niagara-falls/)
- [toronto](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/toronto/)
- [north mountain](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/north-mountain/)
- [national trail](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/national-trail/)
- [about me](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/about-me/)
- [book lover](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/book-lover/)
- [reading list](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/reading-list/)
- [bloggers](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/bloggers/)
- [blog anniversary](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/blog-anniversary/)
- [ya veremos](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/ya-veremos/)
- [pantelion films](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/pantelion-films/)
- [fernanda castillo](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/fernanda-castillo/)
- [mauricio ochmann](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/mauricio-ochmann/)
- [movie review](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/movie-review/)
- [tucson](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/tucson/)
- [tanque verde falls](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/tanque-verde-falls/)
- [a world worth seeing](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/a-world-worth-seeing/)
- [brian nelson](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/brian-nelson/)
- [running](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/running/)
- [marathon training](https://enthusiasticaboutlife.com/tag/marathon-training/)