Merida

Mexico

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LANKI Boots

Handmade, all natural, felted wool boot with suede sole. Breathable all year round. Warm but never hot. Easy on and off. Wear on its own indoors and slip on the rubber overshoe for the outdoors.

Two women enjoying a conversation on a wooden porch in a forested area during autumn. One woman is sitting on a furry stool, smiling and holding a drink, while the other woman is standing with one leg on the railing, wearing a gray knit hat and black clothing, taking a sip of a snack.
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Out West

A small mountain town street with shops, pedestrians, parked bicycles, and cars, set against snow-capped mountains at sunset.
A person standing on a wooden porch of a forest campsite shelter with a tent, trees, a car, picnic table, and outdoor gear.
A rustic wooden building with warm orange lighting inside, a cowhide-patterned blanket over a wooden bench outside, and a wooden porch with a doormat. Small decorative items are visible through the window.

Taos + Santa Fe

New Mexico

Guide

A small white church with a gray roof and steeple situated on a grassy hill at the edge of a body of water, with mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background, and the sun shining through the clouds.

Travel Pivots

I rarely sign up for tours but I saw one for the northern islands of the Faroes and my interest was piqued. As soon as the van picked me up I started to have doubts. I guess I did not process that we would be driving around all day, 9 hours…

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Greener Pastures

View of a grassy landscape with hills and a body of water in the distance, seen through a glass door in a modern building with large windows.
A scenic view of a canyon with a river flowing through it, surrounded by moss-covered rocks and cliffs, under a cloudy sky.
Outdoor scene with a large round wooden tub filled with water, a spout pouring water into the tub, green shrubbery, and a grassy hill with a building or greenhouse in the background under a clear blue sky.
A hiker walks along a narrow dirt trail on top of a grassy ridge, with a view of green rolling hills, lakes, and a winding road in the distance under a cloudy sky.
A woman walking through a grassy field with rolling hills and scattered houses in the background. The sky is cloudy with patches of sunlight.

Dip A Toe blurs the lines of highbrow and lowbrow establishments, accommodations, and goods, with uncompromising style. We highlight unique places to explore, eat, shop and stay, near and far.

Our own shop is collected from, and inspired by, our travels. We collect all year, and open the shop - online and in person - twice per year, in the Fall and Spring.

Recent Stays

Glasson Lakehouse

Hotel Foroyar

Cozy living room with wooden walls and ceiling, a colorful abstract painting on the wall, floral patterned sofa with multiple cushions, a wooden coffee table, a floor lamp, large windows with floral curtains, and a fireplace with logs and fireplace tools.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a desk with a chair. The room has a large window with curtains, and wall art above the bed. A lamp on the desk and a small lamp on the nightstand are visible.

Pioneertown Motel

Fresh Hotel

A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white pillows and a gray blanket, a cowhide rug on a red floor, a leather chair, a window with curtains, a painting of a mountain, and a chandelier.
View of a rooftop restaurant or bar during sunset, with people sitting at tables and large windows showing a cityscape and mountains.

With Love From A Repeat Trip

I make a habit of returning to destinations I love.  I often try to return within the next year or two.  An initial visit to any beloved spot is really to feel it out and get a lay of the land - a sense of the pockets you enjoy spending time and the “don’t waste your time’s” as we Dipas call them.  There is a magic in returning to a place…

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The Overnighter

The greatest places to stay for a night or two

All Stays

Modern building on stilts in an open grassy and rocky landscape under a bright blue sky with some clouds, distant mountains in the background.
Hotel room with a patterned couch, a side table with a bottle and tissues, a floor lamp, and a small desk with an alarm clock, phone, and papers. The upper level has a bed with luggage and a small tray table.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden ceiling and a white bed next to a window with sunlight. There is a cactus plant on the bedside table. The room features a fireplace with a fire extinguisher nearby, a sign above it that says "We Give Thunderbird Stamps,"
A cozy bedroom with wooden ceiling beams, two small windows with wooden shutters, a white bed with black and white pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a beige lamp, and a hanging tan lampshade.
An aerial view of a hotel bar and lounge area with various seating arrangements, including armchairs, sofas, and round tables. There are several people at the bar and around the lounge, with some standing and others seated. The bar is well-lit with b
A tropical backyard with a pool, palm trees, and a lake in the background on a sunny day with clouds in the sky.
A luxurious outdoor swimming pool area at a hotel or resort on a sunny day. People are lounging by and in the pool, surrounded by lush green plants, palm trees, and wooden decking. There are umbrellas, poolside chairs, and a modern two-story building
Elegant living room with bookshelves, a fireplace, and vintage furniture. Two couches in green and yellow, a marble coffee table with a chessboard, and black side tables. The room is decorated with lamps, framed artwork, and ornamental objects.
A traditional black house with white-framed windows and grass roof, surrounded by similar houses in an open field under cloudy sky.
A cozy bedroom with wood-paneled walls and ceiling, featuring a bed with white and yellow bedding, two wall-mounted lamps, a picture of flowers above the bed, and a small painting of a red teapot with a green object on a shelf.
Poolside view with lounge chairs, a large umbrella, a table with a candle, and a scenic landscape in the background with desert terrain and clear blue sky.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area near a glass door, and a balcony outside. The room has minimalist decor, pendant lighting, and a ceiling fan.
Indoor courtyard of a restaurant or cafe with round tables, orange chairs, potted plants, a glass door, and a view of a bar inside.
Interior of a rustic bedroom with stone walls, a large bed with white linens, black side tables and lamps, a hammock with fringe, and a small sitting area with a dining table, chairs, and a sink, accented with wood beams and warm lighting.
Tropical villa with stone walls, swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by lush green trees, including palm trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A hotel bedroom with red patterned wallpaper, a large bed with white linens, a small tv on a stand, and windows with dark frames leading to small balconies.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, wall art, a desk with a chair, and a vase with flowers.
Interior view of a modern open-concept living space with a bar area, hanging pendant lights, a living room with a sofa and chairs, a large window overlooking a landscape, and a person on the couch with a dog nearby.
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HolidayHaus // The lower level is where we let our freak flag fly, see you there. Nov 29 - Dec 14 Saturdays and Sundays 10-4 Friday December 5 and 12 3-7 7137 Osage Lane, Point Breeze, Pgh Photos @alexandraribar