I’ve lived in the Bay Area for basically my entire life now (wow… saying 30 years out loud feels mildly offensive to myself…), which means a HUGE chunk of my weekends over the years have been spent road tripping around Northern California trying to find …
Why, hello! First off, how did you find this post? You must have been looking up stuff about Timber Cove Resort or the Sonoma Coast. Which, if you did, you’re my kind of person (slow travelers, unite)! I’ll be honest with you, though, even as …
The Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area is one of those places that makes you pull over every five minutes because the views somehow keep getting better the deeper into it you go. Between the waterfalls, cliffside viewpoints, and forest hikes, it’s no surprise the …
If it’s your first time visiting the Columbia River Gorge, chances are you’ve been captivated by the photos you’ve seen: towering waterfalls, mossy cliffs, dramatic river views… the list of pretty things to see is seemingly endless. And then you start putting your list together …
Having lived in LA for over seven years, I’ve seen the best and the worst of the city. Sure, most of that time I was commuting across the city, working on the West Side, then enduring the miserable drive back east to Silver Lake. During …
San Diego is so much more than the zoo, Legoland, SeaWorld, or another beach day. Those are great, yes, but if you stop your exploring there, you’re missing the real heartbeat of the city. After years of tagging along on random weekend trips to visit …
San Diego is so much more than laid-back vibes, sun, and surf. Sure, that’s the postcard version, but the real San Diego is also a mix of incredible food, a massive craft beer scene, lively nightlife, and a surprisingly rich arts and culture lineup. For …
Every year, my LA friend group and I take advantage of the long MLK weekend and head somewhere new. It started as a way for us to escape to somewhere warm in the winter, but now it’s also a chance to regroup and spend quality …
Sick of seeing the same Portland recommendations over and over again? Yes! I am with you in spirit. At this point in my life, Portland has basically become a weekend trip every other month. Papa’s parents recently bought a house in Camas, Washington (about 20 …
When summer rolls around, it’s easy to fall into the usual routine near home—long days at the beach, afternoons by the pool, maybe a trip to the local water park or theme park. But sometimes, you want something bigger, bolder, and a little more memorable. …