Why You’ll Love Sterling Winery in Napa Valley
With a giddy smile, my husband and I took seats in our private aerial tram car and suddenly found ourselves floating above Calistoga. We were on our way to Sterling…
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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.
Van Life: Our California to Oregon Road Trip Route
By now, you probably know that Robin and I took a 9-day campervan from San Francisco to Oregon road trip and back down again. We’ve always talked about how one day…
Where To Stay In Maui – Ultimate Hotel Guide
So you’re planning a trip to Maui Hawaii! They say “Paris is never a bad idea” and I think that also applies to Hawaii. From the North Shore to the…
Avenue of the Giants: Bucket List Redwood Drive
Avenue of the Giants: a bucket list drive in Northern California that I finally checked off on our campervan road trip!! I had no idea what to expect other than…
Point Arena Lighthouse: Tallest Lighthouse in California You Can Climb!
While on our campervan trip, we swung by the Point Arena Lighthouse for what we thought would be a quick visit, but turned into a long one because this place…
A Guide To The Best Silverado Trail Wineries
One of my favorite parts about living in San Francisco is the proximity to Napa Valley. I’m lucky enough to go wine tasting in this world-famous wine region every couple…
How To Find The Natural Bridges At Samuel H Boardman (+ More State Park Tips!)
Along the Southern Oregon Coast Trail is the stunning Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor (boy is that a mouthful!) This state park is home to so many fantastic hiking…
Is The Klamath Tour Thru Tree Worth It?
Is the Klamath tour thru tree worth it? You may have heard about these famous Redwood trees in California that you can drive through. While on our big 9-day campervan…
Wine & Swimming At The Smith River National Recreation Area
We parked our campervan at the hidden camping site and immediately headed into the forest towards the river. After a few minutes of walking (and avoiding low hanging branches) we…
8 Essential Tips for Hiking the Fern Canyon Trail
I saw photos of the Fern Canyon trail on Instagram. It looked like something you’d find in a real-life Forbidden Forest, something magical and other-worldly. I’ve never seen so many…
Free Camping 101: Guide To Finding FREE Campsites Anywhere!
So, you’re wondering how to find free camping sites for your trip? Maybe, you have a tent or maybe you have a campervan like we did and are looking to…