The iconic places to visit in the Southwest stretch from California to Texas. We’ve picked our favorites for the most beautiful canyons, amazing desert landscapes, and best wildflower blooms in the American Southwest.
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So Said the River is the new memoir by famed landscape photographer Colleen Miniuk. In this interview we discuss with her the themes of personal growth and self-acceptance with the backdrop of the dramatic American Southwest.
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This is the Acadia National Park itinerary you need for visiting both the must see sights and the overlooked things to do in the park. This beautiful destination is different in every season, and there’s even seasonal Artist in Residency programs to make Acadia NP even more interesting.
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Being a professional landscape photographer is a unique profession, but it’s a beautiful combination of technical skills and artistic vision. Colleen Miniuk is a photographer, author and teacher of landscape photography. See how she left her technology career to pursue a joyful existence capturing images of nature from her perspective.
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Visiting Ireland with kids is a great introduction to traveling in Europe. A very easy country to get around, Ireland is full of sights and activities that are family friendly, full or culture and there are tons of beautiful sights. Get tips, itinerary ideas and listen to our podcast about Ireland with kids.
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Exploring New York City with a pre-teen is actually really fun and one of the best trips you can take with a growing kiddo. Get a fool proof NYC itinerary, tips for packing, and listen to a podcast episode featuring our 12 year old adventurer.
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Creating a memoir is a complex task, and writing a book in general isn’t for everyone. Angie Orth shares the struggles and successes of writing her own novel-style memoir and working with a major publishing house to do it. She shares the truth of it and advice for others to be successful in their own writing ventures.
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Pensacola is a surprise, not just because of the beautiful beaches and amazing food, but because it’s actually a very inclusive LGBTQ destination in FLORIDA. We dig into what makes a city inclusive and why this is important for gay travelers.
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International family travel is quite different than traveling solo as an adult. See what you can do to make planning and executing an international trip with kids easier and something everyone will remember for all the right reasons. (podcast episode focusing on UK travel)
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Visiting the Bahamas is more than a cruise port option, but can actually be one of the more affordable Caribbean vacation destinations. See what unique activities are in the Bahamas and get recommendations for where to go with kids.
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Enjoy this podcast episode with a special guest, our 8 year old, talking about Glacier National Park and Glacier Country, Montana. From hiking and wildlife to favorite things to do in Missoula, we cover it all!
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Travel anxiety is real and a lot of people face it leading up to a trip. We have tips for how to manage travel anxiety, both before departure and during your travels.
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Have you ever traveled with a best friend? It’s a completely different experience than traveling with a spouse or immediate family. Find out why we do it, what we get from it and how it works so well for us.
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Making decisions based on pursuing joy is something we actively do. See what sort of things we do to bring joy into our lives, from setting boundaries to choosing where to live for our best lives.
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Hawaii podcast episodes are so helpful for understanding the Islands and planning an unforgettable visit. Listen to podcast episodes about the Big Island of Hawaii, exploring Kauai and more. Travel tips and easy planning ideas.
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Disneyland vs Magic Kindom – what’s the similar, which has better attractions, food, and overall better experiences. We break down our favorite elements of the Disney Parks which are ALL OPEN NOW.
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Not sure if you should choose Disney World or Universal Orlando? Thrill rides, family friendly options, dining, and overall costs broken down to help decide between Disney and Universal.
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Since Orlando theme parks are open, is Disney World or Universal handling COVID-19 pandemic precautions better? Side by side comparison of health and safety measures between Universal Orlando and Disney World.
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After 12 visits, we’ve got all the need-to-know Yellowstone National Park tips and tricks for having a great visit. You could just roll into the park on a summer afternoon and hope you can […]
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Yellowstone Country is perfect for a Montana road trip. Starting in Billings or Bozeman, exploring through Montana and Yellowstone National Park. Best places to stop and sights to see in Yellowstone Country.
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The best attractions in each Walt Disney World Park and top dining pick for each park too. The most worthwhile or that you just can’t miss, rides and restaurants to plan for at Disney World.
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Everything you need to know to visit Washington DC for cherry blossoms. When to visit, where to go and everything else to do in the cultural center of DC.
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Our 2 Day Best of Yellowstone National Park itinerary: from the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Norris Geysers, Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake, each itinerary route is its own day in the park and covers the best sights and tips for enjoying driving through Yellowstone National Park.
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Two days’ worth of itineraries for exploring the best sights of Yellowstone National Park: part 2. In this episode we cover two days of traveling through Yellowstone. These two road trip routes go through the northwest corner of the park, stopping at Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Falls, the Lamar Valley, and our best wildlife viewing tips.
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The most overlooked geysers in Yellowstone National Park aren’t difficult to visit, but most people miss them. See which geysers and hot springs you CAN’T MISS that everyone else does.
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The Santa Maria Valley wine country is one of our favorite wine regions. During the COVID pandemic, LA’s wine country is still open with precautions and new wine experiences. See hot to visit SMV wine country RIGHT NOW!
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In this podcast episode we have Danielle Desir, editor and star of The Thought Card blog and podcast, the founder of Women of Color Podcasters, and .author of several books about traveling and finance. […]
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Disneyland. We’ve been so many times through the years. I used to work at Disneyland and have friends that still do. It’s one of the most special places we go back to. In this […]
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In this podcast episode Disney’s California Adventure is our hot topic. Truth be told, we tend to spend more time in DCA than in Disneyland. Maybe it’s the smaller crowds; maybe we like the […]
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Buying a vacation rental can be complicated. We bought, fixed up, and ran a profitable short term rental in less than a month. Here’s how we did it and tips for running a successful vacation rental in Florida (or anywhere).
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