I kicked off 2020 in Mexico City, fulling expecting a year packed with international and domestic travels. Welp, as with many other travelers’ plans, mine didn’t happen. As the holiday season comes around, make sure to keep the travelers in your life in mind and send along a little quarantine gift as a pick-me-up. Here… Read More The Best Holiday Gifts for Those Who Can’t Travel This Season
If I’m honest, Corvallis was never on a “must visit” list of mine. But 2020 is full of twists and turns, and so there we were in Corvallis near the end of September. Despite some uncooperative weather on our first day, we got to discover and enjoy some of the best things to do in… Read More Hikes, Brews & Wines: A Dog-Friendly Weekend in Corvallis
Known as the oldest city in the United States, St. Augustine is a mix of colonial Spanish roots and northern Florida charm. It’s perfect for a day trip from Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona — or, stay a whole weekend there! If you’re limited on time, here are the best things to do in St. Augustine… Read More The Best Things to Do in St. Augustine in One Day
With months of shelter-in-place orders in many states and international travel nearly off-limits for Americans, this summer’s seen a surge of interest in getting to the great outdoors. Add that to the normal mix of folks who were already planned to go explore our country’s blessed natural wonders, and we’ve got a problem: no camping… Read More The Beauty of Camping in the Middle of Nowhere
San Francisco may be a pricey place to live, but one of its beauties is that there is so much packed into this little 7-mile-by-7-mile city. You can have the most luxe, elite experiences, or you can enjoy it without spending much at all. To help you plan a trip that’s light on the wallet,… Read More 53 Free Things to Do in San Francisco
While Napa Valley is arguably more internationally famous, Sonoma’s wine country has really captured my heart over the many years I’ve lived in the Bay Area. Not only is it closer to San Francisco, its slightly less famous status means even the best wineries in Sonoma tend to be more relaxed and less crowded than… Read More 5 Sonoma Wineries You Cannot Miss
I first visited the Monterey Peninsula as a kid during a spring break road trip. While there were just as many things to do in Monterey and its surroundings back then, the only memory I have of the trip is of the famous 17-Mile Drive. Fortunately, the Monterey Peninsula makes for a fantastic weekend getaway… Read More Our Favorite Things to Do in Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea
Havasupai Falls is made of Instagram and backpacking dreams, and visiting it is truly an amazing experience. To ensure you’re 100% prepped, make sure to read this guide to Havasupai Falls and then go down this Havasupai packing list. As with any packing list, there are personal preferences and budget considerations to keep in mind.… Read More The Ultimate Packing List for Havasupai Falls
Perhaps I am a glutton for punishment. But the thing that first caught my eye about Havasupai Falls was not the constant stream of Instagram photos. Instead, it was that you’d have to backpack 10 miles in, with an elevation drop of 2000 feet, to reach these mesmerizing waterfalls — and then, of course, hike… Read More Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Havasupai Falls
When I was a kid, most of our vacations were camping trips stitched together by the many National Parks dotting the western states. This Labor Day, I returned to those roots with a San Francisco to Portland road trip. There are so many route options to choose from for a road trip from San Francisco… Read More Hello Pacific NW! An SF to Portland Road Trip