Ice-capped mountains dominating lush valleys. Aquamarine lakes spilling into gushing waterfalls. Down-home ranchers and honest-to-goodness cowboys. Lumbering bears, moose, bison, and llamas. Wait, llamas? Welcome to Montana, where there are … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Montana Road Trip: Detailed 10-Day Itinerary
How to Plan an Amazing Lake Tahoe Winter Trip (on a Budget)
Living in the California Bay Area means taking Lake Tahoe winter trips is somewhat of a regular requirement. Every year for the past 7 years, we've rounded up a group of our friends, piled them into 2 cars, and headed into the Sierra Nevadas for a … [Read more...] about How to Plan an Amazing Lake Tahoe Winter Trip (on a Budget)
Las Vegas on a Budget: A Massive Local’s Guide to Sin City on the Cheap
Las Vegas is one of the most famous, bucket-list destinations in the USA. Everyone's gotta go there once in a lifetime. Or, if you happen to live in California, everyone's gotta go there at least once a year. The parties are as lit as the neon signs, … [Read more...] about Las Vegas on a Budget: A Massive Local’s Guide to Sin City on the Cheap
12 Things to do in the Charming Mountain Town of June Lake, California
Crisp mountain air. Shimmering lakes. Scenic drives. Colorful fall foliage. Welcome to June Lake, California: a rustic little mountain town in the high Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains packed with scenic trails to explore, breathtaking mountain views … [Read more...] about 12 Things to do in the Charming Mountain Town of June Lake, California
The Perfect Maui Itinerary: 3 Days in Maui, Hawai’i
Swaying palm trees. White sand beaches. Warm banana bread. Maui has long held visitors entranced by its charm and beauty, but Hawai'i is so much more than a travel playground: its history and culture run deep. Learning about Hawai'ian … [Read more...] about The Perfect Maui Itinerary: 3 Days in Maui, Hawai’i
11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway
Vineyards. Olive trees. Hot springs. Paso Robles, California is one of our absolute favorite places in California, and the perfect spot for a weekend getaway! Located under an hour from San Luis Obispo and Morro Bay, the Central Coast town where … [Read more...] about 11 Perfect Things to do in Paso Robles, California on a Weekend Getaway
Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to) a Local’s Neighborhood Guide
I (Jeremy) first moved to San Francisco in 2009 for college, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and right in the middle of that perfect time period between Tech Boom 1.0 and Tech Boom 2.0. The city I moved to was quirky and affordable: I was able to work … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in San Francisco (& Where NOT to) a Local’s Neighborhood Guide
12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)
When Jeremy first told me about Morro Bay, the tiny town along California's Central Coast where he grew up, I had a picture in my head that looked a lot like Southern California: waving palm trees, beautiful people wearing neon shorts and roller … [Read more...] about 12 Magical Things to do in Morro Bay, California (by a local)
The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Itinerary (& Massive Travel Guide)
Beignets. Jazz music. Festivals. Ghosts. Gumbo. New Orleans is famous for about a zillion things, and all of them are well worth taking a trip to the Big Easy! New Orleans is one of the most unique places in the USA: it's a fascinating melting … [Read more...] about The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Itinerary (& Massive Travel Guide)
29 Things Nobody Tells You About Savannah, Georgia
As travelers - and travel storytellers - we live for that "click." It's that feeling when you and a destination just, like, vibe. You're just in sync. You get each other, and the more you learn, the more in love you fall. It's like love at first … [Read more...] about 29 Things Nobody Tells You About Savannah, Georgia
38 Enchanting Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia is one of the most beautiful, elegant towns we've ever seen, and one of the most historically important places in the United States. But underneath all that genteel beauty and historical importance lies a fascinating web of stories, … [Read more...] about 38 Enchanting Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia
3 Days in Boston: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Boston, Massachusetts
Here's a fun fact: I (Lia) was actually born in Boston! I lived there for a grand total of the first 3 years of my life, during which most of my memories involved snow, and the traumatic experience of losing the leg of one of my favorite Barbie dolls … [Read more...] about 3 Days in Boston: The Ultimate Weekend Itinerary for Boston, Massachusetts
29 Things Nobody Tells You About Oakland, California
Oakland is a giant city, an urban cultural mecca that stretches from the coast to redwood-covered rolling hills. It has a deep, complicated history and culture, its own local slang, absolutely incredible food, and plenty to see and do - which we've … [Read more...] about 29 Things Nobody Tells You About Oakland, California
What to Pack for Disney (& What NOT to), The Ultimate Disney Packing List by a Former Cast Member
Years ago, when I was a Walt Disney World Cast Member, I didn't think about what I threw into my day bag on my way to the parks. Some days, I didn't even have to pack a bag at all: I would just hop on a bus and go have lunch in Epcot or grab a Mickey … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Disney (& What NOT to), The Ultimate Disney Packing List by a Former Cast Member
The 14 Best Weekend Getaways in Colorado: from Hiking to Hot Springs
We Californians like to joke that the only state we love as much as California is Colorado. I say joke, but we're being totally serious. And yes, California definitely has a lot in common with our landlocked friend-state, like legal weed … [Read more...] about The 14 Best Weekend Getaways in Colorado: from Hiking to Hot Springs
The Ultimate Local’s Travel Guide to Washington, DC
Washington D.C is our nation's capital, the hub of our country, and our political center. But there's a lot more to Washington DC than politics. Like cherry blossoms. And yummy food. And awesome art. And rad museums containing all the lessons we need … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Local’s Travel Guide to Washington, DC
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