Living in California makes us antsy for winter. We crave snow and Christmas weather and yearn for hot mulled cider. But other than watching cheesy Christmas movies and crying into our peppermint bark every night, the only way we can get our Christmas … [Read more...] about Europe in Winter Packing List: 32 Essentials for Christmas Markets & Winter Weather
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The 5 Best Travel Shoes for Men in 2026: Lightweight, Technical, & Field-Tested
Not all shoes were created equally, and not all shoes are up for the challenges of travel. This is something I've come to accept reluctantly, after tossing out countless pairs of ruined Converse shoes, which are what I happily wear every single … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Travel Shoes for Men in 2026: Lightweight, Technical, & Field-Tested
The Best Salt Lake City Ski Resorts: a Complete Guide to Skiing in Salt Lake City
When Lia suggested celebrating my 30th birthday with a weekend snowboarding in Utah, I was dubious. After all, we're only a few hours away from some world-class snowboarding in Lake Tahoe, a fact I bring up regularly the minute it's October and … [Read more...] about The Best Salt Lake City Ski Resorts: a Complete Guide to Skiing in Salt Lake City
8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
The Sierra Nevadas are a rugged mountain range in eastern California containing several absolutely stunning and world-famous outdoor destinations, including Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, the Ansel Adams Wilderness, the John Muir … [Read more...] about 8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
7 Best Women’s Travel Shoes in 2026 that are Minimalist, Field-Tested, & Cute AF
It took me years to find the perfect combination of women's travel shoes. Every trip I would stare dubiously at my suitcase, trying to figure out how the heck I was going to cram in the number of shoes I needed to achieve the various activities I … [Read more...] about 7 Best Women’s Travel Shoes in 2026 that are Minimalist, Field-Tested, & Cute AF
27 Long Haul Flight Essentials, Plus Travel Tips for Economy Fliers
As a full time travel blogger, I do a lot of flying. It's part of the gig. Except unlike my old corporate job, I don't have the luxury of a corporate card, priority anything, or any other amenities. Every time I fly, I'm stuck back in economy with … [Read more...] about 27 Long Haul Flight Essentials, Plus Travel Tips for Economy Fliers