American River Confluence: Auburn’s Magical Swimming Hole
The American River Confluence is my FAVORITE Northern California swimming hole. On a day summer day, there’s nothing more magical and relaxing than this waterhole outside Auburn in a former…
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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.
Isle of Skye Itinerary For A MAGICAL Scotland Vacation
If magical beasts and fairies were real, you’d find them in the Isle of Skye Scotland. Everything about this country oozes beauty but I fell especially hard for the Scottish…
San Francisco’s Cupid’s Span
Have you heard of Cupid’s Span (aka the bow and arrow) in San Francisco? I took the train all the time past this area back when I commuted to work…
15 Magical Castle Hotels in Ireland (Feel Like Royalty!)
When I was 18, two weeks after high school graduation, I went on a solo trip to Ireland. I remember taking the bus from Dublin to Galway and being mesmerized…
10 Days California Road Trip Itinerary
I moved from Wisconsin to San Francisco about 5 years ago and I’m totally in love with this state. We have deserts, mountains, hot springs, waterfalls, rugged beaches, and white…
How To Spend A Weekend In Half Moon Bay
(Updated October 2020) Half Moon Bay has really grown on me. One of my best friends grew up there, so every few months I find myself in this sleepy foggy city…
Maui Itinerary: 7 Days in Maui for Hawaii Newbies!
I fell in love with pineapple while in Maui. I think I ate it for every meal. Combined with some of the most colorful sunsets I’ve seen in the entire…
10 Affordable Oktoberfest Outfits On Amazon (For Guys & Girls!)
This is what I wore to Oktoberfest in Munich. (Pictured above) This German beer festival was the start of our 3-week European honeymoon, so I didn’t want to take up…
Aitutaki Day Tour: My Jaw-Dropping Day Sailing With Vaka Cruise
We kept pinching ourselves. “This isn’t real, this is a postcard.” Last week, I found myself sailing the Aitutaki Lagoon with a local crew playing tropical covers of pop songs…
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…
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…