That Cool Travel Couple

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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • A Sunny Summer Weekend in Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara is a city we keep coming back to, and is renowned for good food, beach vibes and relaxation. It’s only an hour and a half drive away from LA but feels like you’re in a completely different world. There are a couple of ways to stay around Santa Barbara. We’ve stayed in luxurious…

  • Day Trip to Ojai

    Ojai is one of the hidden gems of southern California. It’s only an hour and a half drive from Los Angeles, and is a 25 minute drive to one of our favorite beaches! There’s tons to do, and it’s a place we keep coming back to again and again.  As you’re driving into Ojai, be…

  • Droolworthy Recipes For Camping

    One of the best parts about camping trips is being able to use the outdoors as your kitchen! Here we have compiled some of our favorite recipes for camping share with you. 1. Sherpa Stew. We first had this delicacy on a freezing cold day at a hole in the wall restaurant on the Santa…

  • Rad Movies To Watch Before Traveling *updated*

    Where in the world are you headed next? Check out these cool movies to watch before traveling. It’s always fun to recognize places from the big screen while you’re walking around a new place! Comment below if you have other recommendations! Bali Belize California (we know it’s not a country) Cambodia Egypt Fiji Greece Guatemala Hawaii…

  • Destination: London

    London is a place close to our hearts, and Yas spent a lot of time visiting here while growing up! Here you’ll find the best things to do in London and our favorite parts of this vibrant city. We hope you love it as much as we do!  Practicalities Currency: Great Britain Pound Recommended length…

  • The Best iPhone Photography Accessories For Travel

    Find out what we use to take our best travel pictures! *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. Your Smartphone. Your smartphone. All of our photos are shot on iPhone. Traveling with a large bulky…