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…
West Coast
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As a San Francisco based blog, we’re constantly running around California, Oregon and Washington State finding the best West Coast travel spots. Need a West Coast Road trip itinerary? We got that. The coolest spots on the Pacific Coast Highway? Yup. Best places to find epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, or hidden photo spots in Yosemite National Park, or the best wine tasting bars in San Luis Obispo or Twilight filming locations near Olympic National Park or…. well, we could go on and on, but check out one of our 200+ West Coast travel guides instead.
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…
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…
5 Unique Portland, Oregon Airbnbs To Rent
I love Portland. I love the weird vibes, the bountiful donut and coffee shops, the art scene and how so many gems are within walking distance to each other. Plus,…
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…
Inside Solage Calistoga, a Napa Valley Luxury Resort
If you’re looking for luxury in Napa Valley, the Solage Resort in Calistoga is just a mile outside town and literally right on the Silverado Trail. After a day wine…
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…
MUST KNOW Tips For Visiting Umpqua Hot Springs Oregon
I have a slight obsession with hot springs. On our recent West Coast van road trip, we made sure to visit Umpqua hot springs, one of the popular hot springs…
A Guide To The Painted Hills Oregon
I discovered the Painted Hills Oregon on Instagram last year and couldn’t believe this park was in the United States! It just didn’t look real (and perhaps like it was…
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…
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.…