San Francisco has a way of mixing the historic with the whimsical, the educational with the indulgent. Our weekend in the city was exactly that kind of experience—a perfect blend of San Francisco’s past and present: touring the working machinery that powers the iconic cable cars, getting lost in mirror mazes at Pier 39, sipping […]
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Key West is more than just the end of U.S. 1—it’s a pocket-sized island crammed with more history, literary legends, and iconic bars than almost anywhere else in the country. Planning a full three-day escape (plus 2 travel days) here requires a good strategy, balancing the must-see historical tours with the necessary Key West traditions,
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Our a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC, about this time last year, was a chance to visit some younger friends and check out a town my sister enjoyed. Upon arrival, I was surprised with the cold weather! Despite the palm trees and sunshine, it was far colder than we expected, even in November, necessitating an
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For our anniversary, we decided on a week-long escape to southern Alabama, splitting our time between the historic port city of Mobile and the sandy beaches of Gulf Shores. We love a trip balanced with history, local brews, and great food—and this Southern Alabama adventure delivered perfectly. We ended the week feeling truly refreshed and
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When you’re driving across the American heartland, it’s easy to get caught up in the rhythm of the open road. Our recent trip to North Platte, Nebraska, was meant to be a weekend of unique adventure, anchored by one very specific and very Nebraskan activity: tanking. What we got was a journey with unexpected twists,
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The idea for my most recent long weekend in Ouray was born over a casual breakfast with two girlfriends. When asked where in Colorado I’d love to go, my answer was immediate and heartfelt: Ouray. It’s a town I’ve long admired from afar, but its distance from home has always made it feel just out
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We like to travel with carry-ons, it offers us a greater flexibility, should we need it, to change our plans at the last minute. Like many others, I spent a while looking up what other people brought on this similar trip. Everyone said to layer to give the most flexibility – and that is definitely
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Justin’s 50th State! Woo-hoo. This trip, which doubled as our 33rd state explored together, was a two-week adventure designed to hit the highlights of the Railbelt region while balancing his initial work commitments with our favorite travel formula: a few essential pre-booked tours, plenty of flexible exploration, and necessary rest days. If you’re planning a
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This is a post about our incredible 23-day journey through the stunning landscapes and vibrant cities of Australia and New Zealand. This was the longest international vacation we have taken, but wanted to make the most of the long flight and the great expense of this trip. It was a trip filled with city exploration,
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Our Montana Road Trip was an epic summer adventure combining hiking, history, ghost towns, and the stunning natural beauty of Montana and Wyoming. We’d been talking about the possibility of moving and had heard good things about Missoula, so we wanted to check it out for ourselves. I also really wanted to see Glacier National
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