How to use "The Map"
- GoChadGo
- Aug 12, 2020
- 2 min read
If you visited the homepage (TheTravelingo.com), you may have noticed a new map including some of my favorite places I have visited. Over the years, I have used Google Maps (almost religiously) to pin places I want to visit or have visited. This way I don't forget about that amazing Mexican Restaurant in Salt Lake City (Red Iguana), that picturesque spot overlooking Emerald Lake in the Rocky Mountains, or the tube rental spot on the Salt River (Salt River Tubing) that flows through the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix.
I plan on continuing to update this map state-by-state and then country-by-country to share some of my favorite places with you! As I'm writing this, I have updated the map with Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico (so far).
Here are some of the things you can expect from "The Map":
Restaurants - I'm not going to share EVERY restaurant that I've tried on my travels, just the good ones because I want to make sure that you are getting the best out of your trip!
Bars & Clubs - From classy cocktail joints to hole-in-the-wall dive bars, this category will include some of the best bars and clubs that I've ever visited.
Breweries - It's no secret that I'm a sucker for a good beer and I want to share some of my favorites of the 200+ breweries I've visited around the world.
Wineries - It could be for the delicious wine, the great atmosphere, or the beautiful location of the winery - whatever it is, it'll be worth visiting.
Coffee Shops - You're not going to find Dunkin' or Starbucks on this list, only the delicious and local fresh-brewed coffee spots.
Hiking & Camping - Whether you want to camp for a couple of days or just go for a long hike away from it all, these are some great spots to check out.
Activities - This one is going to be pretty much a "catch-all" of activities that I've enjoyed doing that don't fit in the other categories like snow skiing, casinos, drive-in movie theaters, museums, and more. Whatever it may be, it'll be worth your time (trust me).
Must-See - Get out your camera! This will be where you find that picturesque spot in the mountains, that historic building downtown, or that alleyway filled with amazing street-art.
Chad's Wishlist - Places I haven't been, but I can't wait to visit!
What do you think about "The Map"? Did I miss somewhere great? I'd love your feedback and any recommendations of places to try so I can add them to The Map.
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