Travel & LIfestyle
Crunched on time but want to experience an epic west coast, pacific coast highway road trip? My 5-day road trip itinerary guides you all the way from Seattle to San Diego in just 5 days of wine-drinking, 90's playlist jammin, coastal paradise perfection!
Lodging at Pilot Cove My husband and I decided last minute that we wanted to go on a quick weekend getaway, and we had a few requirements. (1) dog friendly, (2) mountains, (3) good food and drink options! Pisgah National Forest was a no-brainer, and easily checked all three boxes! This destination is always perfect [...]
If you are looking for a quick weekend getaway to the mountains of North Carolina - I have a quick and dirty solution for you! Visit Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, and Asheville in 36 hours of mountain rehab!
As an avid traveler with years of experience making travel a priority while managing a full time job, a deploying husband, and three dogs - I am here to show you how to plan an epic trip! Get the low-down on budgeting, choosing and researching your destination, and using points and miles to alleviate financial stress surrounding travel planning!
My heart has been torn apart this week, reading more and more about the Australian bushfires that continue to cause complete and total catastrophic damage across much of Southeast Australia. Luckily, I know some really wonderful people who have continued to spread awareness, donate to wildlife relief funds and volunteer firefighter organizations, and have called [...]
One of my absolute favorite destinations in the WORLD are the magical Azores Islands. A couple of summers ago, my husband and I had been looking for an island destination, and out of thin air we heard of a new flight route that included direct and affordable flights to this island chain called the Azores. [...]
One of the most common questions I get is - "I'm going on vacation in Hawai'i, which islands should I visit?" This is always a hard question, because I believe each island has something unique to offer. First, I always encourage those who have the time, to visit at least two islands. This is because [...]
One of the most common questions I get is - "I'm going on vacation in Hawai'i, which islands should I visit?" This is always a hard question, because I believe each island has something unique to offer. First, I always encourage those who have the time, to visit at least two islands. This is because [...]
Want to learn more about the Azores Islands in general? Read my overview of the ‘Hawaii of the Atlantic’. I also recommend checking out my Azores Island Breakdown to familiarize yourself with each of the 9 islands! Lastly, heading to Pico Island? Read my Summiting Mt. Pico review!
The time has come to bring you all my OFFICIAL Madagascar Packing Guide! Back in September, before I departed for a 2 month camping trip (for work...) to Madagascar, I posted my Madagascar Bound for 2 Months complete packing guide. Now I'm here to tell you what I loved, and what I didn't love. Going [...]
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