That Cool Travel Couple

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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…