How to Visit Salem During Halloween Without Losing Your Mind
There’s no better place to celebrate spooky season than Salem during Halloween. But here’s the thing: Salem in October is crazy. It’s wildly popular, and without the right game plan,…
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Kara
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I'm the founder of Whimsy Soul (this blog you're reading!) I'm a type 3 enneagram cat lady who lives in San Francisco and loves to find everyday magic to share with others. You can probably find me hunting down hot springs with girlfriends, kayaking, cooking with my husband, petting strangers' dogs or watching like, all the things on Netflix. Follow me on Instagram for even more inspiration!
21 Best New England Fall Photo Spots for Peak Foliage, Covered Bridges & Spooky Vibes
Planning a fall foliage trip through New England and dreaming of those golden-leafed Instagram moments? After spending a week road-tripping through Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts last fall, I found…
Perfect New England Fall Road Trip Itinerary for First-Time Visitors (5–7 Day Guide)
After years of seeing those viral fall foliage photos, I finally planned my own New England road trip and it lived up to the hype. But planning a huge New…
Ultimate Yountville Itinerary: 3 Perfect Days in Napa Valley’s Most Walkable Town
Walk, sip, spa, repeat. Yountville truly does it all. This charming town in the heart of Napa Valley wine country is the ultimate luxury escape. Honestly, I’m convinced there’s no better…
11 Wonderful Livermore Wine Tasting Spots To Visit This Weekend
Sonoma and Napa Valley are obviously the famous wine regions in California, but Livermore Valley wine country is producing some really wonderful wine. If you’re looking for a super relaxed…
12 Coolest Sedona Airbnbs: Pools with Red Rocks Views, Dome Houses, & More!
Looking for the best Sedona Airbnb with views of the Red Rocks, private pools, or something totally unique? I combed through the listings to bring you the most memorable Sedona…
Ultimate Guyana Itinerary: Best Things To Do, Waterfalls, Wildlife & Ranch Stays
I just got home from 10 days in Guyana and everyone keeps asking me how it was. I can’t stop smiling as I share story after story with a big,…
Ultimate Fall Weekend Guide to Stowe, Vermont (From Scenic Drives to Cider Donuts)
A fall foliage road trip through New England had been on my must-do list for years, and no town captured my imagination quite like Stowe, Vermont. In October, it turns…
Is Shop Cider Legit? My 2025 Review as a Size 14 Woman
I couldn’t escape this cute orange sweater for months on social media. Shop Cider ads kept showing up on my feed and then started appearing on my TikTok FYP too.…
57+ Best San Francisco Photo Spots (From a Local Who’s Lived Here 11 Years)
I’ve lived in San Francisco for over nine years and I’m still finding new photo-worthy places all the time. This city may only be 7×7 miles, but it packs a…
18 Unforgettable Things to Do in Lake Tahoe in Summer (South & North Lake Guide)
Visiting Lake Tahoe in the summer is pure paradise. The air smells like pine, sunscreen, and campfire smoke. The sunsets over the lake look like cotton candy. It’s a full-sensory…