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    Grand Lake Colorado & the Spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park

    May 16, 2020June 16, 2022

    Grand Lake Colorado sits at the western gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s a historic 19th century mining-supply-turned-resort-town that sits along the shores of Grand Lake – the deepest and largest natural lake in Colorado. …

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  • Red Iguana is a great restaurant in Salt Lake City
    Food

    Some Great Travel Meals

    May 7, 2020March 14, 2021

    Food is one of the top reasons I love travel.  There is nothing quite like discovering great food in a new place.  Experiential travel also means experiential eating – seeking out local restaurants and cuisine. I…

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  • Travel Photo of an old car on the streets of San Jose Costa Rica
    Costa Rica

    Travel Tools Now and Then – Tripping Costa Rica in 2020 vs 1994

    April 24, 2020February 22, 2022

    Thanks to our modern travel tools, travel is so easy now.  While recently traveling on my 6th trip to Costa Rica, I found myself reminiscing back to my first trip to Costa Rica in 1994. It…

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  • A Weekend in Sunny Tucson Arizona
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    A Weekend in Sunny Tucson Arizona

    April 18, 2020February 22, 2022

    Tucson Arizona is a perfect location for a sunny weekend trip.  When suffering through long Utah winters, it’s essential for me & Mrs. Thorough Tripper to find some warmth and sun for a few days –…

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  • Road Tripping Along the Southern Oregon Coast
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    Road Tripping Along the Southern Oregon Coast

    April 9, 2020October 19, 2024

    A road trip along the Oregon Coast Highway in southern Oregon is the perfect summer adventure. Stay in quaint seaside towns. Marvel as the pine-covered mountains reach right to the sea creating scenic cliffside vistas out…

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  • Why I Prefer Vacation Rentals Over Hotels
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    Why I Prefer Vacation Rentals Over Hotels

    April 3, 2020June 7, 2022

    I have long been a fan of vacation rentals.  I do stay in hotels sometimes, but I find that staying in vacation rentals helps me better achieve that experiential vibe I want when I travel.  When…

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The Thorough Tripper

Welcome! My name is Steven Jepson - a retired physician and slow traveler from Salt Lake City Utah. On this blog, I write about my own personal style of Thorough Practical Experiential travel. You'll also find that I love seeking out great food. Plus, I'm all about trying to find that perfect photo. If you want to learn more about me, then be sure to check out my About Page.

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