Category: Travel Stories
Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.
12 AMAZING Reasons to Visit Croatia in Fall: Autumn Harvest, Big Savings & More!
From strolling through coastal cities to taking an inland road trip to scenic landmarks, a trip to Croatia in fall is well worth it! In addition to being a great time of year for outdoor activities, there are multiple cultural events happening as well – like the Good... Read more
28 Amazing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hikes & Visiting Guide
Exploring some of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hikes is a must when visiting the Hawaiian Islands. Even if the Kīlauea volcano is not actively erupting, you can see where the lava flow has gone in past eruptions and look into volcanic craters. It is just... Read more
Affordable Hawaii Oceanfront Hotel?!? 11 Things We Liked About the Grand Naniloa Hilton in Hilo
We LOVE the Hilo side of the Big Island. We usually stay closer down toward Pahoa or Hawaii Volcanoes National Park when we visit, but on a recent trip we wanted to base out of Hilo to be closer to the waterfalls and gardens we love. Luckily, we found a great... Read more
17 Amazing Iceland Camping Sites & Tips for Camper Van Rentals in Iceland
According to our dedicated research, camping is the BEST WAY to see Iceland. We spent almost two weeks exploring Iceland’s Ring Road and out into the West Fjords in a campervan and absolutely loved it. Traveling by campervan (or getting a rental car and tent camping... Read more
38 Awesome Things to Do in Newfoundland
As I look back on many years of travel, the quiet and remote island of Newfoundland always stands out as one of the most unexpectedly amazing places we’ve ever visited. If you are planning to visit, congrats – it is truly one of the best places for outdoor lovers in... Read more
100+ Wonderful Places to Visit Near Denver Colorado
Headed to Colorado and planning to base out of Denver? There are so many places to visit near Denver Colorado and within the city itself. We lived there for five years and still didn’t make a dent. Here is a giant list of all of our personal recommendations as well as... Read more
11+ Goldfield Ghost Town Activities – Top of Our List for Fun Places to Go in Phoenix!
Okay, I know it is super touristy and kind of silly even, but I love quirky little places offering unique activities. I've always wanted to visit a ghost town, and I was so excited to check this off my list on my recent trip with my mom! Our morning at Goldfield Ghost... Read more
7 Tips for Visiting the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix (The Perfect Mother-Daughter Outing!)
I'm always on the lookout for beautiful outdoor areas or unique attractions any time I visit a new place. While I love to hike, sometimes it just isn't practical due to weather or time restraints, that's why the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is so perfect. You... Read more