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. …
Big-name cities get all the attention — and all the inflated prices to go along with it. Scroll through Instagram for five minutes and you’ll see the same Eiffel Tower shots, Shibuya Scramble crossings, and Las Vegas sign selfies over and over. News flash! You …
I’ll be honest—I didn’t fully “get” the magic of safaris until I went to Safari West in Santa Rosa, CA. Riding in an open-air vehicle while giraffes and zebras wandered just a few feet away felt like stepping into another world, and since then, I’ve …
Taking a trip to Northern California’s Sonoma County? If so, I’ve got an absolute must-do for you. Enter the chat: Safari West, a wildlife reservation in Santa Rosa. The name says it all. That’s right, in good ol’ Santa Rosa, CA, you can actually experience …
Fall is one of my favorite times to plan trips—not just for the crisp air and changing leaves, but because so many once-a-year events pop up that you can’t really replicate anywhere else. For years, I’ve had the Minnesota State Fair on my list (aka …
The world has known San Francisco for its glory days. Cable cars, Golden Gate views, colorful houses, hilly walks, tech booms, sourdough bread bowls—you name it. But after the pandemic, the city lost a bit of its shine in the eyes of outsiders. Headlines haven’t …
There’s something about the combination of forested trails and dramatic mountain backdrops that I never get tired of. Mountain towns have always held a special place in my heart—not for skiing or snowboarding (I’ll gladly skip the winter sports), but for what happens after the …
Whoohoo! So you’ve got a trip to Disneyland coming up. Get ready to feel like a kid again and experience magic everywhere you turn! And really, we mean everywhere (there’s likely magic sprinkled into the churros and turkey legs too). If you’re wondering whether you’ve …
Spring only lasts a few months—but if you time it right, it’s hands-down one of the best seasons to travel. These U.S. destinations hit that sweet spot between way-too-chilly winter temps and swelteringly unbearable summer heat. In short, spring is your window of opportunity to …