Vikingsholm Trail: Tips For Hiking To Lake Tahoe’s Castle on Emerald Bay
You can’t see it from the road above as you drive into Emerald Bay, but tucked on the shore & hidden among trees is the Vikingsholm Castle. This Scandinavia-style castle…
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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.
Where To View Colorful San Francisco Bay Salt Ponds
I kept thinking: this isn’t real. I’m on Mars. From the distance, they just look like normal ponds in the middle of a field, but upon walking closer, the water…
Mezger Family Zinnia Patch: A Pay-It-Forward Flower Field Near Woodland
The thermometer read 94 degrees as we rolled up to the Mezger Family Zinnia Patch outside Woodland, California. There were a few people in the flower field picking blooms and…
10 Quintessential Airbnbs in Seattle For A Unique PNW Getaway
Houseboats with rooftop decks. Chic apartments steps away from Pike Place Market. Cottages with a view of Puget Sound. Seattle is one of my favorite West Coast favorite cities to…
Inner Sunset: A Local’s Neighborhood Guide (Best Restaurants, Bars, & Things To Do!)
I’ve been living in the Inner Sunset of San Francisco for over 5 years. This is my home and I have no idea why it’s taken me this long to…
Summer Road Trip To Scottsdale: 3 Days in Scottsdale Itinerary
Pink sunrises dotted with silhouettes of saguaros. Cold pools with stunning landscape views and shaded cabanas. Margaritas on misted patios. Relaxing evenings by an outdoor fireplace. Summer in Scottsdale may…
Yankee Jim’s Swimming Hole: Must-Know Tips For This Sierra Foothills Gem
I’m low-key obsessed with visiting all the natural swimming holes and natural hot springs in California. Yankee Jim’s swimming hole is a super fun one. Where else can you swim…
10 Coolest San Francisco Airbnbs For An EPIC Weekend Getaway!
Rooftop decks with a view of Golden Gate Bridge in the distance. Funky boho apartments. Chic Victorians that merge history with modern amenities. San Francisco is perhaps the BEST city…
10 Very Best Things To Do In Auburn, California (Hikes, Swim Spots, Cafes & More!)
Auburn, California is one of my favorite little mountain towns in the state. It packs tons of charm and history, but this small town also delivers on modern upgrades like…
Tips For Safe Travel During The COVID19 Pandemic
So I did it. After 3 months of quarantine in my 400-square San Francisco apartment (leaving only for grocery runs and walks in the park) I left the city this…
West Hollywood Photo Spots (With Addresses!) For Fun Instagram Photos
But First, Coffee. That Pink Wall. Rainbow murals. There are some pretty famous West Holly photo spots, but this trendy, Instagram-worthy neighborhood has plenty of other gems worthy of a…