Category: Travel Stories
Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.
Amazing Full-Day Grizzly Bear Viewing Tour from Vancouver Island
Did you know you can go on an epic wildlife experience to see grizzly bears from Vancouver Island? We've wanted to take a fall vacation to see the grizzlies hunt for salmon for a long time. However, going all the way up to Alaska or to other go-to grizzly destinations... Read more
Why Tofino in Fall is the Ideal Cozy Canadian Vacation & How to Get There!
I know we can't be the only ones who crave moody autumn vibes. There's just something about rainy weather, storms rolling over the ocean, and sitting by a cozy fire while the wind blows outside. Years ago, we spent a few days exploring Vancouver Island and learned... Read more
Ucluelet Wild Pacific Trail: Best Vancouver Island Hike
When researching things to do in Tofino, we stumbled upon the small town of Ucluelet. While less sandy beaches, it still offers great ocean views and is made famous by the stunning Ucluelet Wild Pacific Trail. We spent an afternoon exploring the majority of the trail... Read more
Butchart Gardens in Autumn: A Must-Visit Near Victoria, Canada!
When we went on our first visit to Vancouver Island about seven years ago, the weather did not cooperate for touring Victoria's Butchart Gardens. It was extremely rainy and windy with a big storm rolling through. On our recent return trip, we were blessed with... Read more
Vancouver’s Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in Fall for Canyon Frights!
During our autumn road trip from Seattle to Tofino on Vancouver Island, we were eager to stop at many beautiful natural attractions and fall-focused activities along the way. Since it checked both of those boxes, we knew we had to make a stop at the iconic Capilano... Read more
14 Best Fall in Europe Destinations for Autumn Foliage & More!
We've spent many glorious months enjoying multiple fall in Europe destinations. From wonderful festivals to scenic trails with piles of bright leaves to crunch through, autumn in Europe is our favorite time to go. Plus, it is MUCH less busy and less expensive than the... Read more
Crawling Into Makauwahi Cave: A Scenic & Unique Kauai Hike
Are you looking for a short, scenic, and memorable Kauai hike for your next trip? The half-mile trail to Makauwahi Cave Reserve is quite the journey. It goes along the rugged coast, by a stream, and down to a tunnel you have to crawl through! There's even a small... Read more
This Unique Adults-Only Kauai Rum Safari includes Cocktails in a Jungle Bungalow!
If you have already read through a few posts on this blog, you know I have a knack for finding unique outdoor activities. While we often focus on waterfall hikes and opportunities to see wildlife, I am also always on the lookout for a unique outdoor dining or sipping... Read more