12 Sonoma Coast Road Trip Stops On Hwy 1: Hidden Gems, Cute Towns & Best Eats
I’ve driven up and down the Sonoma Coast portion of Hwy 1 countless times but it never ceases to take my breath away. Each bend of the curve that turns…
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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.
12 Unique Things to Do in Rarotonga For An Epic Cook Islands Vacation!
(Updated in 2022!) Crystal clear blue lagoons, rugged green mountain tops, warm tropical breezes, fresh seafood… welcome to Rarotonga. With two girlfriends by my side, we explored Rarotonga for a…
One Day in Vancouver Itinerary: What To See, Eat & Do When You’re Short On Time
Only got one day in Vancouver Canada? Whether you’re using the city as a lunch pad to trip to Whistler or a ferry ride to Victoria, you can visit Vancouver…
Snowshoeing Sun Valley: Our Narnia-Like Adventure At Galena Lodge
Ahead of me, our guide stepped under a branch hanging low with snow, disappeared from view for a second and then I heard him say “WOW, it looks just like…
13 Winter Cabin Outfits: What To Pack For A Winter Cabin Trip +Checklist
A warm fire roaring, hot toddies in hand, snow gently falling outside — feels pretty magical, eh? I ADORE winter travel. I grew up in Wisconsin but now live in…
25 Best Yosemite Photo Spots For Creative Instagram Pictures + Map!
Yosemite National Park is the prettiest of all the national parks and I’ll fight you on that. Maybe I’m biased since I live in San Francisco and make the 3.5…
Guide To Yosemite In The Fall & Early Winter: Top Hikes, Fall Colors & More!
Yosemite National Park is one of my most favorite places on the planet. It’s also a lot of other people’s favorite places on the planet which means come summertime, it…
Cannibal Hot Tub: Mt. Rainier’s Unusual Hot Spring Soaking Tub
We were about a week into our Washington road trip and already clocked 35 miles of hiking around the Olympic National Park and now parts of Mount Rainier. It was…
30 Unique Travel Gift Ideas That Are Actually Useful
As a world traveler myself, I thoughtfully put together a list of 30 travel gift ideas that are super useful for anyone who loves to travel. I get it –…
17 Best Audiobooks For Road Trips (We Hate The Same Music, But Love These Books!)
My husband and I don’t have the same taste in music or podcasts. We’re also huge road trip lovers so the solution is audiobooks in the car. We’ve traveled all…
Inside This Charming Farmhouse Sonora Airbnb (Farm Tours, Cats & More!)
The girls and I were setting up dinner of local takeout and wine on the table behind our Sonora Airbnb. It’s next door to the family’s garden, which glows from…