Otters. Wine tasting. Whale watching. Clam chowder. Monterey is one of the most beautiful towns along the California coast - and the most historically important! Famous for its incredible aquarium – part interactive museum, part animal conservation … [Read more...] about 41 Marvelous Things to Do in Monterey, California
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The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants
Sunny beaches. Foggy coastline. Swaying palm trees. Towering redwoods. Playful otters. Flomping elephant seals. Fresh oysters. Vintage wines. Driving the Pacific Coast Highway is not only one of the best California road trips: it’s one of the best … [Read more...] about The 32 Best Pacific Coast Highway Stops: California Towns, Landmarks, & Restaurants
The 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs
Snowy mountains. A giant, salty desert. Rugged terrain. Beehive decor. Wait, what? You might think you know Utah, but Salt Lake City is FULL of surprises. Take the beehives, for example. Why are there beehives on everything!? Well, … [Read more...] about The 25 Best Salt Lake City Breweries & Brewpubs
The Ultimate Montana Road Trip: Detailed 10-Day Itinerary
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
30 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Travelers: Sustainable Gift Guide
Here's the thing about travel lovers: it's not just that they love the act of traveling (because spending 12 hours cooped up in a metal can 30,000 feet in the air is not, actually, all that enjoyable). The reason why we wander-lust addled people love … [Read more...] about 30 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Travelers: Sustainable Gift Guide
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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 Guide
The Perfect 7-Day Norway Itinerary for an Epic Winter Trip
I've always loved winter travel. There's something so incredibly magical about snow and ice, about bundling up to explore in the frigid air and then heading inside to warm up over a cozy cup of coffee and a hot meal. But there's quite a big … [Read more...] about The Perfect 7-Day Norway Itinerary for an Epic Winter Trip
35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust
When I was invited by Impact Travel Alliance, Visit Norway, and Norwegian Airlines to join a sustainable press trip to Norway in the middle of January, I was delighted. Visions of icy fjords and dogsled rides past herds of frolicking reindeer under … [Read more...] about 35 Photos of Norway in the Winter to Inspire your Wanderlust
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
The Ideal Indianapolis Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Indianapolis, Indiana is the biggest city in the Crossroads of America, but it's also the most surprising. Canals, an incredible art museum, an award-winning foodie scene, historic monuments, and plenty of adorable neighborhoods to explore; … [Read more...] about The Ideal Indianapolis Weekend Getaway Itinerary
26 Awesome Things to Do in Oakland, California
Although Oakland and San Francisco are neighbors, located just minutes apart across the Bay, the two cities could not be more different. Oakland has its own distinct history, sounds, tastes, its own social movements. While San Francisco's … [Read more...] about 26 Awesome Things to Do in Oakland, California
The Perfect Weekend in Nashville, Tennessee: Itinerary & (Massive) Guide
Nashville, Tennessee is a city brimming with energy. Music spills out of every honky-tonk on Broadway, restaurants serve up down-home Southern foods, and history and art is on display all over town: Music City truly lives up to its name. As a … [Read more...] about The Perfect Weekend in Nashville, Tennessee: Itinerary & (Massive) Guide
15 Adorable Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville, Kentucky
I grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, a city famous for two things: bourbon and horses. True to form, my childhood in Louisville involved plenty of of horseback riding, and I developed a taste for bourbon at a young age (nooo, that sounded bad. I … [Read more...] about 15 Adorable Things to Do on a Romantic Getaway to Louisville, Kentucky
The Best Boutique Hotel in Vienna: 25 Hours Hotel Review
25 Hours Hotel is a carnival themed boutique hotel in the heart of Vienna, Austria. Located in the Museum Quarter, near the Rathaus and Old Town, the location can’t be beat. The rooftop bar is a local favorite hangout, and a restaurant on site serves … [Read more...] about The Best Boutique Hotel in Vienna: 25 Hours Hotel Review
Where to Stay in Vienna on a Budget: Hostel Ruthensteiner
As budget travelers, we always look for a good hostel in each destination we visit. This is particularly true in Europe, where even budget backpacking can be pricey. Hostels are the answer to our budget traveler dreams: the price and amenities can’t … [Read more...] about Where to Stay in Vienna on a Budget: Hostel Ruthensteiner
9 Incredible Weekend Getaways in Indiana (by a Hoosier)
Indiana is a state full of surprises. In this one (very tall) Midwestern state, you can find sugar sand beaches, lakeside resorts, giant sand dunes, ancient burial grounds, ski resorts, German villages, and vineyards. Pretty impressive for just one … [Read more...] about 9 Incredible Weekend Getaways in Indiana (by a Hoosier)
Glamping Near San Francisco: A Romantic Weekend Getaway Itinerary
Redwoods. Vineyards. Mountain towns nestled in pine trees. Scenic coastal views. Otters. Sea lions. Ponies, for some reason? Fresh oysters. It kinda sounds like I’m describing a bunch of different locations, doesn’t it? Nope: I’m describing one small … [Read more...] about Glamping Near San Francisco: A Romantic Weekend Getaway Itinerary
33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter
Prague is one of the most stunning cities in Europe, with the added bonus of being budget-friendly AND having Christmas Markets that stay open after New Years (a HUGE plus!) And Prague in winter is magical: there's nothing more romantic than … [Read more...] about 33 Magical Things to Do in Prague in Winter