That Cool Travel Couple

Category: North America

  • Long Weekend in Banff: The Ultimate 4 Day Itinerary

    Looking to really get out there and experience a nature-packed getaway that combines urban charm and stunning wilderness? Look no further than Banff National Park in Alberta! In just four days (a long weekend trip), you can explore the city of Calgary, hike alongside waterfalls, paddle on turquoise lakes, and summit mountain peaks—all while soaking…

  • A Review of United Club Day Pass at Chicago O’Hare

    Sometimes, you just have to treat yourself. We found ourselves at Chicago O’Hare with a good three hours before our flight back to LAX and decided to splurge on the day pass at the United Club in Terminal 1. O’Hare is a United hub, and due to our Silver Elite status on United we find…

  • Restaurant Review: Kaviar

    Los Angeles is synonymous with high end sushi. Think Nobu, Sugarfish…but our new favorite go-to is Kaviar. They’re making sushi an experience, and we are here for it. The Location As far as we know, there are two locations as of the date of writing this post. One in Old Town Pasadena, the other in…

  • Destination: Road Trip to Baja California

    Ever dreamed of journeying south of the border? Stunning beaches, romantic sunsets and a vast wine country await you. Explore Baja California with us! Practicalities for Baja California Currency: Mexican pesos  Recommended length of stay: one week Month of visit: February (but recommended month of visit – early August for harvest season) Useful tips: Bring…

  • 8 Stunning Weekend Destinations for your January Getaway

    The post holidays and New Years month can sometimes be…kind of blah. January can be the best month of the year to escape from reality on an amazing getaway. Read on to find out our best recommendations! 1. Cabo, Mexico. Cabo is a quick two and a half hour flight from LAX (keep in mind…

  • Adventure in Anza Borrego State Park

    We had an amazing time camping in the windy and sunny Anza Borrego State Park. Our favorite part: the hidden palm tree oasis! Where to Stay We booked ourselves into the Anza Borrego State Park Campground. This is a clean and fairly well maintained campground. You can pay for showers here and the toilets are…

  • Journey to Small Town Julian, California!

    We love visiting Julian because every time we go, we find something new to love about this small town! Head to this mountain town renowned for its apple heritage. Where to Stay There are a couple of awesome campgrounds in the Julian area that are great to visit during the summer. You’ll want to look…

  • Our Complete Guide to the Best PCH Road Trip Stops

    We LOVE road tripping and our absolute favorite highway to road trip up and down is the Pacific Coast Highway. Here we share our favorite PCH Road Trip stops so you can have the best road trip ever! Pro Tips Inspired for other road trips? Check out our short list of favorite Southwest road trips…

  • The Most Colorful and Dramatic Californian Sunsets

    A curated collection of our favorite californian sunsets by a couple of Southwesterner’s. Scroll through and get excited for your next trip to California! Check out our road trip ideas here.

  • The Very Best Southwest Road Trip Ideas

    Brought to you by a couple of Southwest local roadtrippers. We absolutely love taking road trips in the Southwest, and are excited to share with you our favorites. We’ll loosely be using LA as a starting point, but you can pick up these road trips wherever you need to! 1. Take PCH Up the Coast.…