7 Nights in Portland, OR
Portland surprised us with how much it has to offer. This little city in the Pacific Northwest packs a rather big punch. It provides...
top of page
- Nov 29, 2020
- 13 min
4 Nights on Coast of Oregon
Whereas exploring Utah is like stumbling upon Mars, visiting the Oregon Coast is like finding Paradise. It is unimaginable that our...
- Nov 24, 2020
- 11 min
2 Nights in San Francisco, CA
As we approached the Golden Gate Bridge I was filled with emotion. Crossing this iconic bridge was a huge reminder of how much ground we...
- Nov 22, 2020
- 6 min
2 Nights in Yosemite, CA
We almost cancelled our stay in Yosemite because we wanted to extend our stay in Carmel by two more nights. Fortunately we convinced...
- Nov 20, 2020
- 7 min
6 Nights in Carmel, CA
It is possible that we found the place we would consider calling our new home. Carmel is paradise from every angle, on every corner and...
- Nov 15, 2020
- 4 min
What Not to Miss on the Pacific Coast Highway
We spent eight hours exploring what would normally be less than a five hour stretch on the Pacific Coast Highway between Santa Barbara to...
- Nov 14, 2020
- 8 min
5 Nights in Santa Barbara, CA
The last time I visited Santa Barbara was two decades ago. I am happy to report that it is just as beautiful as I remember. This coastal...
- Nov 9, 2020
- 8 min
2 Nights in Los Angeles, CA
I hate to admit it but our weekend in La La Land was La La Lackluster. The city, in my eyes, is a stark reminder of everything that is...
- Nov 7, 2020
- 7 min
7 Nights in Palm Springs, CA
I've always dreamt of visiting Palm Springs. We have explored many areas of California in the past but have never made it to this desert...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 5 min
One Night in Las Vegas, NV, What to do in Sin City With Kids
The last time we visited Las Vegas with two other couples was quite a different experience than traveling here with our three children...
- Oct 30, 2020
- 6 min
Five Nights in St. George, UT
Driving to the western part of Utah was a huge adventure. Along the way we encountered a mini snow storm and freezing temperatures that...
- Oct 26, 2020
- 5 min
Two Nights in Moab, UT
After Telluride we decided to return to Utah knowing that there was still much left to explore and discover. The small town of Moab is a...
- Oct 23, 2020
- 8 min
6 Nights in Telluride, CO
Telluride was love at first sight. Within one hour of arriving, two of our children begged us to move here. For days they continued to...
- Oct 17, 2020
- 9 min
7 Nights in Lake Powell, UT
We have been fortunate enough to have taken some great traveling adventures over the years and have visited some pretty spectacular...
- Oct 9, 2020
- 8 min
2 Weeks in Santa Fe, NM
It's almost impossible to peel away from Santa Fe. The sights and colors here connect me to the earth with every breath I take. There is...
- Sep 29, 2020
- 5 min
2 Nights in Marfa, TX
This art mecca is one of my favorite road trip stops yet. Knowing that we are part of a very small group of people that are lucky enough...
- Sep 25, 2020
- 6 min
Eleven Days in Austin, TX
Austin is ranked as the number one best place to live in the USA. We were extremely curious to check out the city that so many are...
- Sep 16, 2020
- 2 min
4 hours in Fort Worth, TX
If you're looking for a more authentic cowboy/girl experience while in Texas, head on over to Fort Worth! This small city definitely has...
- Sep 16, 2020
- 5 min
Two Nights in Dallas, TX
I did not have high expectations of Dallas but I was immediately won over and blown away by the city's abundance of beauty and the many...
- Sep 13, 2020
- 3 min
20 Hours in Memphis, TN
I'm not going to lie. We did not connect with Memphis. At all. The city is a run down ghost town with very little that appealed to us. In...
bottom of page