From Redwoods to the Beach
The weather has been great here in San Francisco lately, so on a sunny Sunday, Robin and I filled our cute purple bubba® Trailblazer bottle with cold water and lemons, then…
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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.
9 Things To Know About The Lights Fest Before You Go
When Thailand is too far, there’s always the traveling lantern festival called The Lights Fest. My friend put this festival on our radar and we immediately bought tickets for The…
Things To Do On A Layover in Los Angeles (LAX)
Last week I landed in LA at 7:30am for a day trip. Our flight home was 9pm. While that’s a tad longer than your average long LAX layover, I still…
We Used Uber Bike To Explore Our Favorite San Francisco Neighborhood
Robin and I love San Francisco, but we especially love our neighborhood, the Inner Sunset. It’s a little slower over here compared to the bustling spots like Fisherman’s Wharf or…
The Best Palm Springs Cactus Garden
Moorten Botanical Gardens is the best Palm Springs cactus garden for so many reasons. If you’re a plant slut, maybe want to see a real, live roadrunner, or are just…
Lodi California Wine Guide
Tucked to the East of San Francisco is Lodi, California, the next hot wine region to watch. If you’re looking for a weekend of wine tastings that’s more affordable and…
Oregon Travel Guide | From Mt. Hood To The Coast
Oregon is a beautiful state with stunning scenery, some of the best food in the country and hidden gems at every turn. From snowy mountains to wine country, to painted…
Napa Valley For Valentine’s Day Travel Guide
Without a doubt, Napa Valley is romantic year round, but for us, it’s always going to be the place we go for Valentine’s Day. We moved to San Francisco 3…
Layover in Frankfurt Things To Do (Instead of Sitting In The Airport!)
Got a Frankfurt airport layover? This post is for you! Last week my husband and I flew to Frankfurt with Lufthansa on a project. It was a crazy whirlwind of…
Underrated Places To Visit In Northern California
California. I bet images of warm LA beaches, blue skies, palm trees and sunscreen pop into your head. I love that part of California, but the state is much, much…
Our Hot Air Balloon Ride in Scottsdale, Arizona
I grew up in the Wisconsin countryside. The playground my parents took us to as children was right next to a large cornfield. I can’t tell you how many times…