25 Things To Do In Joshua Tree With Map, Easy Hikes, Food, And Unique Stays
If you’ve been around here long, you know I have a soft spot for the desert. Joshua Tree National Park is where two deserts meet, quirky art pops up in…
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We believe travel is anything from a new hike next door or a luxury dining experience across the world. We share detailed travel itineraries and travel guides so good that all you need to do is book the ticket.
Whimsy Soul is a California-based blog so we specialize in California travel, Oregon travel and Washington Travel, but we cover all of the United States and abroad to Canada travel, Europe travel, South America and more.
Driving the Avenue of the Giants Best Stops, Hidden Gems, and Camping Tips
I finally checked a huge Northern California bucket list item off my travel wish list: the Avenue of the Giants. This 31-mile scenic drive through Humboldt Redwoods State Park is…
California Fall Colors: 18 Stunning Places To Visit This Autumn For Foliage
To say I love fall is an understatement. I’m a basic fall betch who breaks out the sweaters and PSL the second September first rolls around. And, every year I…
Glamping California 19 Super Cool Glamping Airbnbs, Yurts, Huts, Tents & More!
If you’ve been around here long, you know I’m a country girl at heart. So whenever I get the chance to trade the city noise of San Francisco for birdsong,…
15 Magical Things to Do in Guerneville, California (From Wine Tasting to River Floats)
It was that first evening in Guerneville when I stepped outside our restaurant to snap a photo of the sunset. A Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, dressed in full drag, walked…
19 Epic Luxury Train Rides Around the World That Belong on Your Bucket List
There’s always been something so romantic about taking a train ride. I’m that person who even gets a kick out of riding the orange and yellow 1970s subway cars in…
25 Best Things To Do In Apple Hill California (From A SF Local Who Visits Every Fall)
Fall is around the corner and I’m already craving apples, flannel, pumpkin patches, and all the cozy girlie things. There’s so many unique things to do in Apple Hill in…
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…
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,…