Trailing Away – Blog Roll
28 Amazing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hikes & Visiting Guide
Exploring some of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park hikes is a must when visiting the Hawaiian Islands. Even if the Kīlauea volcano is not actively erupting, you can see where the lava flow has gone in past eruptions and look into volcanic craters. It is just...
Affordable Hawaii Oceanfront Hotel?!? 11 Things We Liked About the Grand Naniloa Hilton in Hilo
We LOVE the Hilo side of the Big Island. We usually stay closer down toward Pahoa or Hawaii Volcanoes National Park when we visit, but on a recent trip we wanted to base out of Hilo to be closer to the waterfalls and gardens we love. Luckily, we found a great...
17 Amazing Iceland Camping Sites & Tips for Camper Van Rentals in Iceland
According to our dedicated research, camping is the BEST WAY to see Iceland. We spent almost two weeks exploring Iceland’s Ring Road and out into the West Fjords in a campervan and absolutely loved it. Traveling by campervan (or getting a rental car and tent camping...
38 Awesome Things to Do in Newfoundland
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...
100+ Wonderful Places to Visit Near Denver Colorado
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...
11+ Goldfield Ghost Town Activities – Top of Our List for Fun Places to Go in Phoenix!
Okay, I know it is super touristy and kind of silly even, but I love quirky little places offering unique activities. I've always wanted to visit a ghost town, and I was so excited to check this off my list on my recent trip with my mom! Our morning at Goldfield Ghost...
7 Tips for Visiting the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix (The Perfect Mother-Daughter Outing!)
I'm always on the lookout for beautiful outdoor areas or unique attractions any time I visit a new place. While I love to hike, sometimes it just isn't practical due to weather or time restraints, that's why the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is so perfect. You...
20 Super Helpful RV Camping Tips for Beginners (+ Our One-Year RV Life Recap)
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...
Wondering What to Do in Santorini for 3 Days? Check Out Our Amazing Itinerary!
Touring a Greek island (or a few!) is a dream trip for many people. It's just so romantic and iconic and offers all the wonderful experiences you could want on a vacation. Although we usually like to travel slowly, we found ourselves with less than a week before...
All-Level White Water Rafting in Winter Park Colorado
On one of the last days of our honeymoon back in 2017, we decided to go white water rafting in Winter Park Colorado on Clear Creek. This area was only a short drive from downtown Denver and allowed us to enjoy a nice meal in the nearby historic mining town of Idaho...
10 Stunning Options for Finding the Best Sunset in Santorini
There are a few things we always try to prioritize when we are visiting a new place: hiking in nature, trying local cuisine, and watching an epic sunset or sunrise (or both). Since we had time, we enjoyed a few places known for the best sunset in Santorini, and none...
3 AMAZING Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Adventure Options for Your Trip to Hawaii!
If you live in or are planning to visit Hawaii, not getting out onto the water is such a shame. Not only is the water temperature perfectly refreshing the majority of the year, there is also a world of gorgeous creatures living below the clear blue surface. Paddling...