Last weekend, we spent the perfect summer weekend in La Conner, WA, and I immediately wanted to tell everyone about it. I grew up going to Whidbey Island as a…
How to Spend A Perfect Summer Weekend in Lake Tahoe: All You Need to Know
Looking for pristine waters, picturesque mountains, and fresh air? A gorgeous weekend in Lake Tahoe will check all these boxes for you and more. This desert-dwelling girl was desperate for…
Visit the Abq Botanic Gardens: Gem of New Mexico
Looking for a fun outdoor activity in Albuquerque that the whole family can enjoy? Spend a sunny morning at the Abq Botanic Gardens, which boasts 32 beautiful acres of plant…
How to Pack for Your Next Trip: 16 Best Tips
I have a love/hate relationship with packing for a trip. It usually takes me forever, and I feel inefficient and overthink everything. Then, once I start, I get caught up…
How to Plan a Trip in 9 Easy Steps
I put traveling off for years mainly because I was too intimidated by the entire trip-planning process. I didn’t know how to do it or where to even begin. Now,…
8 Tips For How to Afford Travel on A Teacher’s Salary
If I had to think of a phrase to describe how I felt about traveling as a teacher during the first few years of my career, it would have been…
6 Ways to Save or Splurge on Your Next Trip
When planning trips, it’s hard to know how to make your money go a long way. Is it better to pinch pennies and budget, or should you splurge? While each…
Relaxing Mountain Luxury: A Review of El Monte Sagrado Resort
Every time we stay at El Monte Sagrado, we have a fantastic time. This hotel is AMAZING, starting with the decor: ornately carved wood, Native American rugs and art, Spanish-style…
Why Flying First Class is As Amazing As It Sounds
Flying first class was something I had always dreamed about doing, but it seemed far out of reach. I imagined that someday if I made it to my 60s and…
All You Need to Know for An Ideal Weekend In Oceanside
I love spending a weekend in Oceanside so much; it is the cutest little So Cal town with great energy and a laid-back vibe typical of the region. It is quaint,…