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…
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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.
Merry Days & Holly Nights At Squaw Valley
I must say, I have been finding it hard to totally get in the Christmas spirit since moving to California. Each year, it’s sunny and 70 degrees on Christmas Day…
The Phoenician – Luxury in Scottsdale, AZ
Tucked at the base of Camel Back mountain is a little oasis in the desert city of Scottsdale – The Phoenician. While driving up to the resort on the long…
9 Things To Do in Scottsdale For The Holidays
I grew up in Wisconsin, so December used to mean snow, scarfs and warm fires. But, since moving to California, I’m quickly falling in love with celebrating the holidays with…
Things To Do In Scottsdale: Your PERFECT Scottsdale Travel Guide
Unlike Northern Arizona, Scottsdale is all about sunshine, palm trees, cacti towering over your heads, poolside afternoons and champagne. A quick flight from SFO and suddenly we’re walking through the…
Midcentury Glam at Hotel Valley Ho
The legends tell stories of Rat Pack members and other celebrities running away to Scottsdale and lounging the day away in Hotel Valley Ho under palm trees and away from the paparazzi.…
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge is my new favorite hotel to stay when visiting Yosemite. Nestled right outside Yosemite National Park is the grand lodge full of eats (over 9 restaurants!), a spa,…
Mariposa, California – An Old Miners Town Outside Yosemite
Mariposa, California is an adorable little old miners town outside Yosemite National Park. It was our first time visiting the charming mountain town and we fell in love with it…
First Time In London? Use This City Guide + Itinerary
Ahh, London. This city has been on my bucket list since forever and I was so happy to finally tick it off at the end of our 3-week long UK…
Essential Tips for Hiking Mossbrae Falls
A secret waterfall that can only be accessed by a hike along a train track? Sounds like a script directly from a Hollywood movie. Just North of Redding, California in…
How to Take The Most Instagramable Photo of the Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is probably the mental image you think of when you hear “San Francisco.” The iconic red (some argue it’s orange) towers pop against the green headlands…