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)
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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 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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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: 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