What Nobody Tells You About Van Camping (Good + Bad!)
Thinking about joining the van life movement? Read this first. On a whim, my husband and I decided to rent a camper van and take it on a 9-day road…
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Where To Find Free Painted Hills Camping
My husband and I rented a campervan and took it on a long road trip from San Francisco up to the Painted Hills, then down Hwy 1 back into California.…
How To Find The Kirby Cove Swing (Step By Step Guide!)
There are about 7 famous San Francisco swings around the city. On top of hills overlooking the skyline, one even across the Bay in Tiburon and of course, the famous…
How To Find The Lands End Labyrinth in San Francisco (Now A Heart)
Updated Jan 2022! Hidden on the western end of San Francisco is Land’s End park, a gem of a spot with tons of coastal trails, one of which leads to…
Mirror Lake Trail Hike | How To Get To Trailhead + A Map
Yosemite National Park is my favorite national park in California. It’s absolutely stunning in every season of the year. I also love how there are trails to appeal to every…
SAVE $120 – Do This Self-Guided Road to Hana Tour (Itinerary + Photos!)
If you are looking for the best Road to Hana tour, look no further. Despite what guided tour companies may tell you, it’s perfectly safe to drive the Road to…
Snorkel Maui Cruise
A snorkel Maui day is something I put on the top of our “to-do” list when visiting Hawaii. It ended up being my personal favorite Maui tour we did on…
Here’s How To Do A Self Guided Haleakala Sunrise Tour
Skip the Haleakala Valley Isle Excursions tour that costs $160+. It cost us just ONE DOLLAR to do this tour on our own and I’m going to tell you exactly…
18 Things To Do In Oceanside, California
In Oceanside, California, we found ourselves waking up each morning to blue skies, sun shining and palm trees lining the roads, but also to a vibe much more relaxed than…
Travel Diaries: Exploring Southern Maui
Hello from Maui! We’re about halfway into our Hawaii trip and we’re both sunburnt and about 70% Maui Gold Pineapple right now. Seriously – I haven’t been able to stop…
Flower Fields Carlsbad: This Is the Best Time To Visit + A Visitors Guide
After all the winter rain in California this year, flower fields across the state are popping up in beautiful super blooms. Instead of hiking around Lake Elsinore this spring hunting…