Itineraries
Over the years, we’ve learned a thing or two about crafting memorable trips, balancing exploration with relaxation, and making the most of our time on the road (and beyond).
Here, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite tried-and-tested itineraries, ranging from quick weekend getaways to more extended adventures. Whether you’re dreaming of a scenic road trip along a breathtaking coastline, a historical deep-dive into a fascinating city, or a relaxed exploration of a charming region, you’ll find a variety of suggestions to spark your wanderlust.
Consider these itineraries as starting points – feel free to adapt them to your own interests, time constraints, and travel style. We’ll try to include key highlights, potential routes, activity suggestions, and even some of our personal tips and lessons learned along the way. Let us help you turn your travel dreams into a well-planned reality!
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...
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...
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...
If you are looking for the perfect blend of rich history and pristine white-sand beaches, this 7-day Southern Alabama itinerary is the ultimate guide to exploring Mobile and Gulf Shores.
For our anniversary, we decided on a week-long escape to southern Alabama, splitting our...
When you’re driving across the American heartland, it’s easy to get caught up in the rhythm of the open road. If you are looking for unique, unforgettable things to do in North Platte NE, you are in for a wonderful surprise. Our recent weekend getaway was anchored by one...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When we were planning this leg of our southwest road trip, one specific landscape kept calling our names: slot canyons. We wanted that classic Utah experience of wandering through deep, twisting, ribbon-like sandstone walls.
As it turns out, Kanab is the ultimate basecamp for...
A short but packed stop in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah—where 900-year-old cliff dwellings, a legendary Route 66 town, one unforgettable song, and some of the Southwest’s most surreal geology made our road trip come alive.
Flagstaff was a fantastic home base for us—really...
Could Bisbee, Arizona be the ultimate basecamp for exploring southeastern Arizona? In the spring of 2021, we packed up for four weeks on the road — Bisbee, then Flagstaff, then Kanab — to find out. Plus Justin had been hearing buzz about Bisbee as an underrated, affordable place...
Thinking about packing up your life and hitting the open road for a month? In the spring of 2021, with remote work giving us the freedom to redefine “home,” we did exactly that. We loaded up the car for a 30-day, multi-state Southwest road trip through Arizona, Utah,...
Towering Red Rocks & Unexpected Detours: Our itinerary for 2 Days in Zion National Park
There is a reason Zion National Park is on almost every hiker’s bucket list. The sheer scale of the canyon walls makes you feel incredibly small from the moment you enter. In May 2019,...
The Ultimate 2 Days in Paris Must See Itinerary: Art, Icons, and Lessons in Gratitude
There is a distinct magic to the European rail system. To be able to board a clean, fast, and incredibly affordable train in one country and step out into the heart of another just a couple...
How I spent 3 days wandering London on my own
Have you ever found yourself with a few completely free days in one of the world’s greatest cities? When my partner, Justin, had to head to London for a series of business meetings, I packed my bags and tagged along. Since...
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...