Category: North America

  • Keep Austin Weird

    You’ve no doubt heard this quote by Red Wassinech that went totally viral once he put it on bumper stickers…read on to figure out exactly why the city of Austin is weirdly wonderful and worth a visit! Practicalities Austin, like a lot of Texas, remains hot and humid almost year round. Our favorite time to…

  • Hello, Houston!

    Welcome to the deep Texan south. Houston is a large and diverse city with an amazing arts and food scene. Read on to learn how to spend an amazing weekend in Houston! Practicalities Houston is known for being hot and HUMID, especially during summer months, so plan your wardrobe accordingly. It’s still reasonably warm in…

  • Dreamy Visit to the Land of Enchantment

    New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment, and it’s not difficult to see why. This is our itinerary for your perfect trip to Albuquerque. This great state is definitely worth at least a weekend visit – if you have more time, make a road trip of it and stay a while! Practicalities Albuquerque…

  • Sunny Staycation in Sedona

    During the pandemic, everyone was limited on where they could travel to. That was a difficult time for us, but luckily we ended up exploring more around the United States and happily stumbled across Sedona! This is a hidden jewel of Arizona, our neighboring state. How to Get There There are multiple ways to visit…

  • Vacationing in Vancouver

    Vancouver is our absolute favorite city in Canada, and after you’ve read this article you’ll see why. It’s a perfect place to live in harmony with nature by visiting the many parks and green areas. Practicalities Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD) Recommended length of stay: anywhere from a weekend to a week!  Month of Visit: September…

  • Connection in Calgary

    Calgary is more than just the gateway to Banff National Park, and many visitors fly in and out of this airport. Don’t miss out on all Calgary has to offer during your next visit! Hot List for Calgary You probably won’t be spending that much time in Calgary on your way to Banff National Park.…

  • Destination: Banff and the Icefields Parkway

    Banff National Park and the surrounding area in Alberta, Canada is the ultimate adventure destination. Read on to find out why you HAVE to visit! Practicalities Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD) Recommended length of stay: one week Month of visit: September Useful tips: Rent a car. You can get around with shuttles but then you are…

  • A Beautiful Fall Weekend in Sacramento

    If you’re from SoCal and looking for a place with actual seasons to escape to, we have just the place for you. Sacramento is easily accessible and much more affordable than SoCal. There are tons of fun fall-things to enjoy while you’re here! How to Get There The easiest way to get to Sacramento is…

  • Visit the Majestic Redwoods on a Redwoods Road Trip in Coastal Northern California

    This has to be one of our favorite road trips we have ever done and can easily be done over a three day weekend from LA. If you live around the Bay area, you could definitely do it on a regular weekend! Check out this post for more information on our Redwoods road trip! How…

  • Perfect Pool Party Weekend in Scottsdale

    Scottsdale, Arizona makes for an easy and affordable getaway from SoCal and can be enjoyed year-long due to the amazing dry and hot weather! How to Get There Scottsdale is roughly a six hour drive from LA. There’s plenty to do and see along the way. One – stop off at In N Out for…