16 Beautiful Places to Visit in Winter in USA
You might not think of winter as the best time to travel, but with so many beautiful places to visit in winter in USA, you might need to reconsider that notion! I absolutely LOVE winter travel. Whether you’re just there for fewer crowds or want to indulge in your favorite snow sports, these winter travel […]
How to Go on a Mojave Desert Road Trip
Taking a Mojave Desert road trip hadn’t been in our plan when we set first set out on our cross-country road trip from California to Illinois. When we decided to add the Hoover Dam to our list, though, visiting the Mojave became practically unavoidable – and boy, am I glad that we didn’t miss out. […]
The Highlights of Point Lobos State Natural Reserve in Monterey, California
Updated August 31, 2020 When I first read about Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, I knew I had to visit. This stunning little hidden gem on the Pacific Coast Highway is the perfect quick stop on your road trip down Highway 1 – or the perfect place to escape the world for a few days […]
17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach: Everything You Need to Know
Have you ever heard of the 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach? Yeah, I hadn’t either. But the California Coast is an incredibly varied and beautiful piece of nature, and while in the past my travels to California had only ever included the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco, I had heard plenty about […]
Visiting Hearst Castle: Everything You Need to Know
Visiting Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California ia not to be missed. It’s the perfect day trip from San Francisco or LA or stop on your trip up or down the Pacific Coast Highway. From Roman statues to grazing goats to sweeping views, Hearst Castle truly has it all. And if that doesn’t convince you, […]
Driving Big Sur // 5 Tips for Your Highway One Road Trip
The stretch of California’s Highway 1 from Carmel to San Simeon is often lauded as one of the most beautiful coastline drives in the world. Filled to the brim with state parks and breathtaking view points, driving Big Sur is definitely not a part of your road trip that you’ll want to sleep through. For […]