I know we can't be the only ones who crave moody autumn vibes. There's just something about rainy weather, storms rolling over the ocean, and sitting by a cozy fire while the wind blows outside. Years ago, we spent a few days exploring Vancouver Island and learned... Read more
When we decided to visit Romania in October a few years ago, it was honestly simply because this Eastern European country is not currently included in the Schengen agreement. If visiting Europe as a United States citizen, you are allowed to stay in the Schengen area... Read more
As I look back on many years of travel, the quiet and remote island of Newfoundland always stands out as one of the most unexpectedly amazing places we’ve ever visited. If you are planning to visit, congrats – it is truly one of the best places for outdoor lovers in... Read more
Headed to Colorado and planning to base out of Denver? There are so many places to visit near Denver Colorado and within the city itself. We lived there for five years and still didn’t make a dent. Here is a giant list of all of our personal recommendations as well as... Read more
We were full-time RVers for one whole year, and we weren't great at it. Looking back, there are a bunch of RV camping tips for beginners we wish we had known. I've actually stayed pretty embedded in the RVing community through my friendships and freelance... Read more
Getting to Cairns (pronounced “cans”) can be quite the task when coming from North America. But it is absolutely worth it! There are so many amazing things to do in Cairns, Australia – including visiting the Great Barrier Reef and the Ancient... Read more
The main goal of our trip to Cairns was to see as much of the Great Barrier Reef as possible, but when we found out that the world's oldest tropical lowland rainforest was just a short drive away, we had to add a day in the Daintree to our itinerary. We decided it was... Read more
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Washington State is one of those things I saw years ago and thought I'd love to go to, then promptly forgot about it as my travels took me elsewhere. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it again in my search for a spring getaway in North... Read more
It's strange how our perception of a place can change with time. Upon arrival, New Zealand felt like a check in the box – a place we wanted to see before moving on to the next destination. Now, looking back at our time there, it feels like another home. It's a... Read more
Trying to decide on a first destination in a place with hundreds of amazing options is a challenge. Luckily, we were celebrating my birthday a few days after landing in Auckland and I only wanted one thing: sunshine. GLORIOUS SUNSHINE! After six weeks of winter in... Read more