Tag: adventure
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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…
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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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How to keep your cool while traveling in a heat wave
With unprecedented temperatures this summer, it’s easy to get heated. Read on to find out how you can avoid letting this interfere with your travel plans. Step 1: Take deep breaths. Take many deep breaths. When the temperature goes up, many of us get a little on edge. Tempers are quick to start, and conversations…
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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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The Best Travel Gadgets of 2022
Wondering what our favorite travel gadgets are? Here’s our 2022 update! Luckily, most of them are available on Amazon. *Disclosure: This post contains several affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission (no cost to you) if you purchase an item through our link.* 1. Universal International Travel Adaptor. We literally could not go…
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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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The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List
Road trips are a fun way to explore the United States. We hit the road often – basically every weekend we have free when we’re not flying off somewhere! We have a checklist to make sure our trip is as comfortable as possible. It’s time to share that list with you. The Paperwork Car registration…
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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…