Category: Travel Stories

Travel stories & ideas for adventures near and far – road trips, weekend getaways, budget trips and epic vacations.

All-Level White Water Rafting in Winter Park Colorado

On one of the last days of our honeymoon back in 2017, we decided to go white water rafting in Winter Park Colorado on Clear Creek. This area was only a short drive from downtown Denver and allowed us to enjoy a nice meal in the nearby historic mining town of Idaho... Read more

10 Stunning Options for Finding the Best Sunset in Santorini

There are a few things we always try to prioritize when we are visiting a new place: hiking in nature, trying local cuisine, and watching an epic sunset or sunrise (or both). Since we had time, we enjoyed a few places known for the best sunset in Santorini, and none... Read more

3 AMAZING Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Adventure Options for Your Trip to Hawaii!

If you live in or are planning to visit Hawaii, not getting out onto the water is such a shame. Not only is the water temperature perfectly refreshing the majority of the year, there is also a world of gorgeous creatures living below the clear blue surface. Paddling... Read more

20+ Fantastic Things to Do in Cairns, Australia (& Beyond!)

Getting to Cairns (pronounced “cans”) can be quite the task when coming from North America. But it is absolutely worth it! There are so many amazing things to do in Cairns, Australia – including visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Ancient... Read more

24 Hours in Sydney: Stopover Tips for a Fantastic Trip!

I'm just going to tell you now, 24 hours in Sydney is not enough. I think I could have happily stayed weeks in this vibrant city – with so many amazing beaches, cultural experiences, hikes, and restaurants. However, our first trip to Australia was a very short... Read more

7 Tips for Maui in February: Whale Watching & More!

After living in Hawaii for a few years now, we can confidently say there really isn’t a bad time to visit. However, some seasons do have more rain or crowds than others. As locals, we love to island hop often, and one of our favorite trips so far was going to Maui in... Read more

Amazing Hawaii New Year’s Eve at Turtle Bay on the North Shore

When our flights to our friends’ NYE wedding in Denver got canceled last minute (thanks to Southwest’s poor planning), we were determined to salvage the night and still get to wear the fancy clothes we had bought for a special occasion. Thankfully, we stumbled upon a... Read more

5 Important Tips for Being a Traveling Pet Sitter with TrustedHousesitters

When we joined TrustedHousesitters in early 2018, we had no idea how far the house/pet sitting journey would take us. Thirty countries and dozens of furry friends later, I decided to share our favorite pet sitting stories that are inspiring, entertaining, and highly... Read more

Snorkeling & Sleeping on the Outer Great Barrier Reef with a Diver’s Den Liveaboard Experience

After months of trying to decide what epic adventure we'd take for Buddy's 40th, our friend and neighbor mentioned they were going to take a trip to Australia soon since it was fully open for travel again. And it clicked … we'd go see the astonishing wonder of... Read more

6 Reasons You Should Definitely Visit Iceland in Winter

The daylight hours may be limited from November through February, but the unique holiday traditions and amazing activity options make it so worth it to visit Iceland in winter! We were fortunate to spend six weeks at a pet sit in Reykjavik from late November to early... Read more