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Hi! I’m Monique & I love hiking, adventure travel, and photography! 📸

22/12/2023

Don’t want to travel far to see hot air balloons? Here’s a list of 5 places in the U.S. where you can see them 👇🏻

•Alberqueue Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico (Oct. 5-13 2024)

•Kanab Balloon Festival, Utah (Feb 16-18 2024)

•Arizona Balloon Festival (Jan 26–28 2024)

•Florida Hot Air Balloon Festival (May 1-15 2024)

•Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival, Foley, AL (May2-4)

The ABQ balloon fiesta in New Mexico is the one where I got these photos & it’s the biggest one in the world!!

I flew in for 24 hours just to do this & I would say it was worth it. Definitely a unique experience 🎈

08/12/2023

Add to your southwestern bucketlist 👇🏻

📍Antelope Canyon, AZ, USA

This is the only slot canyon I know of that you need to pay for - but it is entirely worth it!!

This is all private Indian reservation land, so in order to access these slot canyons you need to book a private tour with them. I honestly loved it though because they tell you where to take the best photos.

There’s 2 canyons, Upper Antelope Canyon & Lower Antelope Canyon. Upper is more popular since it is wider, but I personally like Lower best! I have been to both.

Lower Antelope canyon you need to decend down multiple stairs from a crack in the ground where you’ll reach the bottom floor & look up to see massive canyon walls. I feel like there is many more shapes & formations which I think is unique.

Best time to go is during dry season, so try to avoid July - September which is flash flood season & is deadly in slot canyons.

Have you been here before?

11/10/2023

What I thought of Moulin Rouge in Paris 👇🏻

For those who don’t know, Moulin Rouge is mainly known as the birthplace of the modern day Can- Can dance where French dancers & singers dress in elaborate costumes & dance in sync.

You can’t take photos / videos during the show, so that’s why I have photos only before. I have videos too before - but honestly they are so shaky they will not be posted 😂

Tickets are around $150 per person for a 2 hour show. You get your own table with a bottle of Champagne.

My sister & I went to the Rockettes in New York City a few years ago thinking this was going to similar, but the Original version of that. If you haven’t been to the Rockettes you definitely should !!

ANYWAY- we heard this is “THEE thing” when travelling to Paris so we figured we have to go

First off, the whole thing is in French. No big deal though because my sister was reading online that you can still follow the story line pretty easily

Second, online it says you can bring kids 12 years & older, so we are thinking again - this is family friendly dance like in the US in New York

Were we in for a surprise 😂

It had no story line whatsoever, even if I was fluent in French. Then it is totally NOT safe for 12 year olds, unless you’re fine with your kids looking at more b***s than you’ve seen in your whole life 😂

I will say the costumes were very classy & super unique. However the women being topless every single number was a little distracting 😅

Although it is a classic staple, I feel like it is pretty sexist for 2023… We didn’t know it was going to be a burlesque show to be fair, however if you’re going to sexualize the show then at least sexualize everyone - not just women.

It was definitely a unique experience & I still recommend going just to say you did & see it for yourself. Personally, I wouldn’t go again but I’m happy I experienced it at least.

Definitely a night to remember, & the look on my sisters face when the first song came on & 20 women came out topless… priceless 😂 Also I will add that 1 bottle of champagne was not enough for that show 😂😂

What do you think?

06/10/2023

Would you stay in a mansion in the French countryside?

Me & 4 other women stayed in a mansion we found on Air Bnb in the Loire Valley of France since it seemed like a once in a lifetime experience - it definitely was!

From the listing it looked huge, inviting, airy & a perfect countryside getaway. Even from my photos I’m sure it looks elegant, bright & inviting

I don’t know about you - but I watch a lot of psychological thrillers. This was the perfect place for one of them to take place 😂

The photos on the air bnb listing were taken years ago, & the castle was not as pristine as the reviews we were seeing.

There were spiderwebs everywhere, nothing was stocked - we had to use toilet paper as paper towels for dinner 😂 ,wash dishes before we used them, & some of the doors didn’t even lock so we had to prop a high chair against them.

This castle has 3 floors with steep spiral staircases leading up to them. 7 bedrooms, 12 beds, and 4.5 baths. One of the rooms had dolls sitting in front of the bed , & guns sitting above it. Another one had a red lacy long cloak sitting in the armoire. Others had doors / cabinets fully locked so we have no idea what was in them.

There were many bedrooms that we each could have had our own, however we were so creeped out that we ended up pairing up 😂 The first night we even heard gun shots outside at midnight 😳

Think Beauty & the Beast vibes before the beast got hot & the castle was clean - it seemed haunted 😂

There was even a garden caretaker that stayed on property in the guesthouse with his family, however we NEVER saw him - it was weird

At first we talked about staying somewhere else instead, but figured we already paid for this place & we were just being dramatic.

Let me tell you - I have never got that bad of sleep in my life. We were all so anxious & couldn’t sleep every single night because it just creeped us out 😂 the 3rd & last night I finally had to take Xanax because I was so terrified of something happening😂

I could go on & on about this house.. but needless to say, it was definitely an experience but I will not be staying here again 😂

What do you think, do you get scared of those things?

08/09/2023

They I love my Oru 👇🏻

Did you know there was such thing as a foldable kayak? I had no idea until I saw and knew I NEEDED to get one!!

No joke - it took longer for my friend to get that photo of me splashing the water with the paddle than it took me to set up the entire kayak 😂 I was paddling in circles & was like “OMG just get the photo!!!” 😂

But really… this is lightweight (20lbs), easily storeable, durable (up to 20k folds) & super roomy!! This kayak made me realize how much I want a dog to put in the front seat 😂

I am STOKED to use this one from now on & let my friends deal with stress of my blowup one… my Oru isn’t popping on my watch!

Do you have a kayak?

01/09/2023

My 5 absolute favorite things I did in Glacier National Park 🏔️👇🏻

1. Hike to hidden lake - short hike with INSANE views

2. Hike to St Mary Falls - bright blue water with gorgeous falls at the end

3. Walk a llama up a mountain 😂 - a local farm had an activity where you could walk their llamas up a mountain & do a little trek. It was SO fun. My llamas name was Dude, he was chill

4. Hike to Avalanche Lake - Waterfalls surrounding the entire lake

5. Drive the going to the sun road - views!!

**you need a permit for the park so check their website before you go!

Have you been to Glacier National Park before?

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25/08/2023

📌Save this for some of my favorite places to get drinks in Chicago 👇🏻

Chicago no doubt has some of the best food & drinks, so here are the places I went to!

Photo 1: Cerise Rooftop - American food with cute / amazing cocktails. Also a beautiful view of the city!

Photo 2/3: Life on Marz Community Club - Super cool/ trippy decor with amazing beer!

Photo 4/5/6: Orkenoy - Nordic inspired brewpub

Photo 7/8: Gilt Bar - best & cutest cocktails with amazing food! I’ve the best fettuccini of my life there

Have you been to any of these places?

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I wish I would have had this message a year ago 😂👇🏻 I didn’t stop dating that crusty man & I took him to Thailand with my friends & I instead — I wish I didn’t 🥲 After being through 4 long term relationships in the last 10 years I realized that friendships are MUCH more important. I never really had a solid friendgroup until this year & I have never been more confident with myself & happy. Life is too short to be with someone who doesn’t appreciate you, prioritize you, & love you. I always told myself I would rather be alone than be with someone who makes me feel alone. Travel with friends, tell them you appreciate them, & prioritize YOU! That’s what I’m manifesting for 2024 ✨ If you’re new here — Hi I’m Monique 👋🏻 I work for an airline & travel adventurously all over. I give travel tips & show hidden gems! Sometimes I tell you you should break up with men like right now 😂— you should follow me @travel.with.neeks

Microtransactions add up & they add up fast!! 👇🏻 I know finances are never a fun topic & sometimes it is really scary watching your bills pile up or not knowing where your money is going 😅 I spent almost $200 at Starbucks in January 😳 If I spent that per month that’s $2400 a YEAR. Once I saw that I was shocked. I knew something had to change. I learned how to make my own Starbucks coffee at home - even joined a Facebook group for it 😂 My point is, spending money isn’t bad as long as it’s conscious spending. Knowing where your money is going is exciting because it gives you power on how you can spend it!! If you want to travel in 2024 & it is important to you, put those microtransactions in to a travel fund instead!! What is something you stopped spending money on to travel more? — if you’re new here, hi I’m Monique!👋🏻 I work for an airline & travel adventurously all over. I give travel tips & show hidden gems. You should follow me 😊 @travel.with.neeks

📍Location at the end! More about this hike 👇🏻 🚗Only 1 hour away from Seattle 🥾2 miles out & back with an elevation of about 880 feet - rated as moderate! ☀️Best time to visit is the summer months. I personally went in January & this is what it looked like - it was still fine but if you want a better view it is best to go during the summer! Have you done this hike before? Follow @travel.with.neeks for more adventure content ✈️

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Who’s ready for spooky season? 💀🍁👇🏻 I’m not tbh 😂 I’ve honestly had a sad girl summer & I feel like my summer is just starting for me! I do love though that I live in a place (utah) where there are all 4 seasons. Because it makes me appreciate the different phases of the year & look at it like there’s a new chapter beginning. My favorite season personally is Spring because the weather is perfect & I LOVE wildflowers. What about you, what is your favorite season? Follow @travel.with.neeks for more adventure content 👏🏻

Location at the end 📍👇🏻 My favorite lake in the US 🫣😍 🌎Located inside the Grand Teton National Park 🥾7.4 miles RT ‼️Rated as hard 🏔️Best time to visit: May-September ☀️VIEWS!!! 🐻Be careful of wildlife It’s a hard hike but SO worth it! Would you do it? Follow @travel.with.neeks for more adventure content 👏🏻

No gatekeeping here!! 👉🏻 You want to travel as much as I do? I have got the thing for you!! Work for an airline to get free flights, then work 60 hours a week to pay your bills, take time off that you probably shouldn’t, & spend the money you don’t have! Be like me in 4 easy steps 😂😂😂😂 Who else is with me here? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Follow @travel.with.neeks for more travel content 👏🏻

Name a more perfect day on the lake… I’ll wait! Foldable & lightweight? SAY LESS 👇🏻 I absolutely LOVE lake days. I refuse to have a massive plastic kayak because it takes up so much space, it’s hard to carry around, plus it’s just awkward to carry. I’ve been using blowup kayaks for years because of the above. However I still have the worry that it’ll pop. Plus it’s kind of heavy not going to lie 😭 I was stoked when I found this foldable inlet kayak by @orukayak . It’s half the weight of my blowup one, barely takes up space, & just as durable as a regular plastic one! I’m not joking - this thing SPEEDS. I was curious how fast it would go, & the answer is fast 😂😂 as soon as I tried this out I immediately made another kayaking date with my friends. Are you more of a adventure at the lake or chill at the lake type of person? Follow @travel.with.neeks for more adventure content 👏🏻 #exploreoutsidethebox #orukayak

Am I right, or am I right? 😂👇🏻. Follow @travel.with.neeks for more relatable travel / outdoor content 👏🏻. Definitely called myself out on this one… this shot alone took me 4 tries because I couldn’t get myself centered 🤬Anyone else feel my pain? 😂. I recently discovered the beauty behind color grading videos as well & it is a game changer! I mean I got this influencer video down to the filter !!😂👏🏻 Annddddd for anyone who actually does want the location for this place, it is 📍Emigration Canyon, Utah #influencersinthewild #funnyreel #outdoorcontentcreater #reality

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