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The Coolest Greek Island You’ve (Probably) Never Heard Of
Santorini is the quintessential Greek island and the one that draws the most tourists per season, but did you know of a smaller, dare we say “vibier” island off it’s coast? Read on to find out more about the island of Ios, a hidden paradise. Getting There Ios is extremely accessible from Santorini. The primary…
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Viva Las Vegas!
Everything and anything you want to do – you can do it in Las Vegas. Drew Carey Las Vegas is one of the world’s flashiest – and most expensive – cities. We’ve visited many times over the years and have plenty of insider tips to share to make your trip the best it can be.…
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Fallin’ for Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls is an amazing and close option for a weekend trip (maybe a 3 day weekend, if you’re coming from the west coast!). Read on to find out how to make the most of your time in this area! FYI – this post will exclusively be about the Canadian side of the falls, which…
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Destination: Costa Rica
Adventure, but make it close. Costa Rica literally has everything you could want to make it the ultimate adventure destination. Cloud forests, waterfalls and beaches aplenty and that’s not even including the plethora of sloths, monkeys, turtles and other critters. Practicalities for Costa Rica Currency: Costa Rican colón Recommended length of stay: 1-2 weeks Month…
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Restaurant Review: Luna Red
We really enjoyed our visit to this adorable Spanish style restaurant in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Here are some of the highlights. The Ambiance When you first walk in, there is a gorgeous sun soaked patio with ample seating and red umbrellas to keep you nice and cool. The red plastic chairs…
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Hidden Gem: San Luis Obispo
We visited this town in California without many expectations, but were truly blown away by what we found. An added perk is that the road trip up from Southern California is absolutely stunning! Where to Stay If you want to stay at a hotel, definitely check out the Madonna Inn. It’s set against a beautiful…
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Sun, Sand and Surf in San Diego
San Diego is a quick two hour scenic drive down from Los Angeles, but feels like a world away! Here are our favorite things to do in this surf city. Read on to learn how to plan an awesome weekend trip to San Diego! The Drive Know that traffic can be quite variable on the…
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Weekending in Temecula Wine Country
Temecula is located an hour and a half away from LA, and just over an hour away from San Diego. It’s inland, meaning it can get a little warm. Many of the places you’ll visit will have misters or lots of shade to help with that. It’s still best to try to time your visit…
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Camping Close to Wine Country at Dripping Springs
Dripping Springs campground is located between Temecula and Aguanga, right outside the Agua Tibia wilderness. This is a campground that would be best enjoyed in late fall or spring time as it gets very hot in this area of California. This was one of the campgrounds we had pretty low expectations for for a few…
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Day Trip to Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps at a whopping 4808 meters, making it a popular tourist destination. It’s busiest during skiing season, but spring is also a beautiful season to visit in. We traveled in April, when the peaks were still covered in snow as far as the eye could see. This…