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Everything you need to know to plan a trip to the San Blas Islands, Panama (aka Guna Yala)!

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the San Blas Islands, Panama (Guna Yala)

Aquamarine Caribbean water. White sugar sand beaches. Swaying palm trees. The San Blas Islands are the visual embodiment of paradise. The islands literally look like a screensaver: for years, many Microsoft users have been staring longingly a picture … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the San Blas Islands, Panama (Guna Yala)

What to pack for Maui: the essentials you need to stay cool, comfortable, and un-sunburnt!

What to Pack for Maui: Essential Hawai‘i Packing List

Swaying palm trees and crashing waves. Turtles laying on sandy beaches. Sweet shave ice and fresh poke. 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 … [Read more...] about What to Pack for Maui: Essential Hawai‘i Packing List

The best swimsuits for curves: tried and tested curvy girl swimsuits and bikinis for thick girls!

The 5 Best Swimsuits for Curves in 2023: Comfortable, Cute, & Field-Tested

I have a confession to make: I did not own a matching swimsuit until I was 28 years old. Yes, y'all: I spent 28 years on this earth cobbling together whatever mismatched swim separates happened to fit on my body. On my year-long honeymoon, I actually … [Read more...] about The 5 Best Swimsuits for Curves in 2023: Comfortable, Cute, & Field-Tested

Travel guide to Key West Florida! Things to do in Key West, from drag shows to ghosts to snorkeling to Key Lime Pie. Key West Florida is one of the best quirky USA travel destinations!

33 Quirky Things To Do In Key West, Florida (& Massive Travel Guide)

Colorful coral reefs. Six-toed cats. A haunted doll. Key West, Florida may be one of the most unique places in America: roosters roam the streets, drag queens rule the nightlife, and Cuba’s close proximity colors its history. The entire island is a … [Read more...] about 33 Quirky Things To Do In Key West, Florida (& Massive Travel Guide)

Virtual Vacation to the Beach: Take a Tropical (Virtual) Trip from Home

Salty air. Waves lapping rhythmically against the shore. Birds playing in the surf. You know, like this. Ahhh ... heaven. Don't you wish you were there right now? Well today, while you're not able to go searching for things to do in Long Beach, … [Read more...] about Virtual Vacation to the Beach: Take a Tropical (Virtual) Trip from Home

The perfect Maui itinerary! 3 Days in Maui is just enough to have an amazing trip and leave you wanting more.

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

Wondering what to pack for the beach? The ultimate curvy girl’s beach vacation packing list is the practical, body positive packing guide you need to hit the beach this summer. Everything in our beach packing list is tried, tested, and plus size friendly!

The Curvy Girl’s Beach Vacation Packing List: What to Pack for the Beach

Some people are born to be on the beach. All year long, they dream about dipping their toes in bright blue water and frolicking on soft white sand, and they return from their beach vacation with sun-kissed skin, positively glowing with beachy … [Read more...] about The Curvy Girl’s Beach Vacation Packing List: What to Pack for the Beach

Rice paddies, monkeys, sandy beaches, volcanoes, temples: there is so much to see in Bali, Indonesia that it's difficult to fit everything into one itinerary! But we've done the work for you and created the perfect 2-week Bali itinerary, plus tons of Bali travel tips to help you plan your Bali travel itinerary.

The Ultimate (Detailed) Bali Itinerary for 2 Incredible Weeks

Rice paddies, monkeys, sandy beaches, volcanoes, temples: images of Bali, Indonesia beckoned us, calling to us on Instagram and inviting us to discover its beauty from, it seemed, everyone's travel blog except for ours. Our curiosity was majorly … [Read more...] about The Ultimate (Detailed) Bali Itinerary for 2 Incredible Weeks

Pool and bungalow with palm trees in Bali, Indonesia

How to Visit Bali on a Budget: 8 Money-Saving Tips

Before our trip to Bali this past July, we wondered: Is it actually possible to visit Bali on a budget? I mean, 99% of the Bali photos you see on Instagram involve fabulously beautiful people rolling around in luxury villas, swimming with all 18 of … [Read more...] about How to Visit Bali on a Budget: 8 Money-Saving Tips

From cranky monkeys to motorbikes to rocks in the shower, here are 25 things that nobody tells you about before you go backpacking in Bali, Indonesia!

25 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking Bali, Indonesia

Bali, Indonesia is one of those glittering bucket list destinations that every backpacker dreams of visiting. But that dream seems a lot less attainable if you happen to live in the Americas: it took us 24 hours to fly to this island paradise, versus … [Read more...] about 25 Things Nobody Tells You About Backpacking Bali, Indonesia

Lia with back to the camera on the beach in Cayucos on California's Central Coast

12 Charming Things to Do in Cayucos, California

Cayucos, California is a tiny coastal town located in California's Central Coast, right on the Pacific Coast Highway. Visiting it feels a bit like stepping back in time. Some beach towns feel sort of like you've stepped onto the set of a glamorous … [Read more...] about 12 Charming Things to Do in Cayucos, California

Isla Mujeres, Mexico is a beautiful, sleepy little island located off the coast of Cancun. In our massive guide, we lay out everything you need to know about Isla Mujeres, from how to get there to what to pack. Discover the best things to do in Isla Mujeres!

12 Sun-Soaked Things to Do in Isla Mujeres, Mexico (and Massive Travel Guide)

Isla Mujeres, Mexico is a tiny, beautiful, sleepy little island located off the coast of Cancun. Its bright blue water, coral reefs, sugar sand beaches, gently waving palm trees, migrating whale sharks, Mayan ruins, and giant iguanas that walk over … [Read more...] about 12 Sun-Soaked Things to Do in Isla Mujeres, Mexico (and Massive Travel Guide)

Watching the sun set over Santa Marta, Colombia, with the Sierra Nevada mountains in the background. Santa Marta is one of those places you'll end up going when backpacking Colombia, even if you don't quite mean to.

How to Get from Cartagena to Santa Marta: A Complete Guide

Cartagena is the starting point for most travelers visiting the Caribbean coast of Colombia, thanks to an international airport with plenty of affordable direct flights. But too often, visitors to Cartagena don't venture outside of the city limits … [Read more...] about How to Get from Cartagena to Santa Marta: A Complete Guide

Directly between LA and SF lies my home, the Central Coast. This under-appreciated California region encompasses 200 miles of stunning coastline, rolling hills, quaint coastal towns harboring otters & seals, world-famous wine country, sandy beaches and great surfing. Here's a massive guide to 8 Central Coast getaways!

8 Quintessential Places to Visit on California’s Central Coast

I grew up in an area of California known as the Central Coast. There are no big cities there - nothing like a Los Angeles or a San Francisco, although the area sits exactly in between the two. Instead of bustling cities, what you’ll find is much … [Read more...] about 8 Quintessential Places to Visit on California’s Central Coast

11 Crazy Romantic Things to Do in Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida is a fantastic budget-friendly romantic getaway. From pristine white-sand beaches to adrenaline-pumping adventure, there’s something for everyone - no matter what your definition of "romance" is (ours can be a little strange, … [Read more...] about 11 Crazy Romantic Things to Do in Daytona Beach, Florida

Self-Guided Craft Beer & Bikes on the Strand Bar Crawl in South Bay, Los Angeles

The Ultimate Self-Guided Los Angeles Brewery Tour

The South Bay is our favorite part of Los Angeles. It's home to several cute little beach towns, such as Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach, as well as the beautiful high bluffs of Palos Verdes. It’s where we always stay when we’re in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Self-Guided Los Angeles Brewery Tour

Parque Tayrona, Colombia: an idyllic beach tucked into the jungle. You have to walk 2 hours to get there, but it's SO worth it! Read more in our guide to Parque Tayrona.

Parque Tayrona, Colombia: How to Get There & Where to Stay

I'm writing this from inside an open air hut. To my left, Lia is swaying on a hammock. Past her is a pool, complete with waterfall and slide. In front of me is our beautiful cabana nestled in foliage and trees. Around us we hear various birds, water … [Read more...] about Parque Tayrona, Colombia: How to Get There & Where to Stay

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