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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The Very Best Campgrounds Near Ojai

    We love visiting Ojai. It’s such a quick drive from LA and has everything from vineyards, to olive oil farms, to organic honey. The faces are friendly and the food is delicious. We especially love camping near Ojai which allows us to visit the city during the day and make the most of the outdoors…

  • Camping Essentials

    If you’re new to camping, or if you’re a seasoned pro looking to get a fresh take, this list is for you. We’ve compiled our favorite camping essentials to make things easier for your next camping trip! *Disclosure: This post contains several affiliate links, which means we receive a small commission (no cost to you)…

  • The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Camping

    Interested in getting outdoors, but nervous because you’ve never done it before? Yas grew up camping, but Dev didn’t, and now its something we both love doing together! Read on to find out essential information in our beginners guide to camping.  List of Basic Supplies Tent Sleeping bags Pillows Sleeping Mat Camp chairs Cooler Food…

  • The Ultimate Carry On Backpacks for Light Travel

    We only ever travel with our backpacks, hence “luxury backpackers”. There are a few key tips to traveling light, and one of the most important things is finding the best carry on backpack for you! First, you should know that the highest volume backpack you can technically take on board is a 45 L backpack.…

  • Things You MUST Do Before Traveling

    We travel a LOT. Are there times when we forget something we need? Of course! But we’ve compiled this checklist to help prevent that happening to you! Read on to see the top things you need to do before traveling. Get your passport. Do you need a passport to get to your destination? If so,…

  • Destination: The Mystical Riviera Maya

    The Riviera Maya is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is also SO much more than Tulum (although Tulum is pretty awesome too). Rent a car, drive around and explore! Practicalities for Riviera Maya Currency: Mexican pesos  Recommended length of stay: two weeks  Month of visit: August Useful tips: Rent a…

  • What is an IDP and why do I need one?

    An IDP is going to be one of the most important documents you bring with you on your trip, if you plan on renting a car at your destination. Read on to find exactly what this stands for and why you need one. We LOVE renting cars and driving around new places. We feel that…