Best Walking Shoes for Europe
byFinding the best walking shoes for Europe is such a challenge. With uneven cobblestone lanes and long days of 20,000+ steps, a trip to…
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10 Days Camping in the Eastern Sierra, Beautiful Highway 395
by10 day RV Camping trip in Eastern Sierra Highway 395 Every summer I take a camping road trip in our Geo Pro trailer with…
Where Not To Go in 2025? 12 Places to Avoid
byGetting excited for next year’s travel? Now that it’s time to make 2025 travel plans, it’s also time to consider where NOT to go…
Why Visit Château de Fontainebleau Instead of Versailles
byFontainebleau Palace: Now more than ever, finding alternatives to the big sights in Europe is essential. Travel at almost any time of the…
Carmel by the Sea Hotels: Where to Stay in Carmel
byIf you’re vacationing in the beautiful Monterey area, I recommend staying in the quaint town of Carmel by the Sea. You’ll find many…
20 California Campgrounds in Amazing Locations
byCalifornia campgrounds: There is an astounding variety of places to camp in California, from oceanfront sites with a view, to campsites under the…
Table Mountain Ecological Reserve: Stunning Wildflower Hike!
byNorth Table Mountain Ecological Reserve If you’re in Northern California, you need to add this hike to your spring to-do list! Wildflowers and unusual…
The Beautiful Jerónimos Monastery Lisbon
byIf you love architecture like I do, you must put the Jerónimos Monastery on your list of things to do in Lisbon! It’s an…
Tuft & Needle Mint Mattress Review: Comfort Not Chemicals!
byLike many people during lockdown, I made a lot of changes in my home, one of which was getting an entirely new bed set….
10 Tips for Travel to Europe in Summer
byTravel to Europe in summer has changed with the unbearable heat that can entrap much of the continent these days. Have you been affected…
What to Do in Northern California in June
by(Updated for 2024) Summer in Northern California means that the heat has arrived, but only in some areas — the coast is already…
4 Stops on an Amazing Southern Oregon Camping Trip
byThere are so many wonderful places to travel in Oregon, especially if you love the great outdoors! In this article, we’ll take a…
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30 Best Wineries in Napa Valley
byI’ve been visiting Napa Valley for about 15 years, and it’s become one of my favorite places in California. But I remember feeling…
Secret California
20 California Campgrounds in Amazing Locations
byCalifornia campgrounds: There is an astounding variety of places to camp in California, from oceanfront sites with a view, to campsites under the…
Northern California Day Trips
Where to See Elephant Seals: Año Nuevo State Park
byMy son Noah is finishing 4th grade right now, which means that he and his classmates have begun the study of science with animals….
Inspiration for Traveling with Kids
20 California Campgrounds in Amazing Locations
byCalifornia campgrounds: There is an astounding variety of places to camp in California, from oceanfront sites with a view, to campsites under the…
