2-Week California & Southwest USA Road Trip from San Francisco: Itinerary [2022] Road trips are the thing to do in the USA. The natural landscape of this country and its accessibility are amazing. While some of the National parks are quite visited, there’s others where you can find really wild nature, something that we rarely
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A Day at Año Nuevo State Park: Seeing Elephant Seals If you’re looking for a unique California day trip, Año Nuevo State Park is the place to go. Located along Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay, the park is famous for its elephant seal colony, one of the largest on the West
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4 Days in Redwood National Park: The Perfect Short Itinerary For the 4th of July weekend, we decided to drive from San Francisco to the Redwood National Park. It’s a mid-range drive (5:30-6 h, depending on traffic), so it’s an ideal destination for a long weekend. The redwoods are iconic Californian trees, and the park
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4 days in Maui Maui is all you ever imagined about Hawaii – lush rainforests, volcanic landscapes, and gorgeous beaches. In just four days, I tried to soak in as much of its beauty and culture as possible. It’s a busy 4 days but it’s totally worth coming here even if it’s for a short
Best 9-Day Itinerary for Costa Rica: Nature, Wildlife & Relaxation All my friends who’ve visited Costa Rica were in love with this country, so I decided that it was about time to visit. We visited this beautiful place in October 2023, and I have no regrets whatsoever! This lush Central American paradise offers stunning beaches,
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A weekend around Rochester Rochester might not be the first thing you think when talking about visiting New York state, but it’s a completely different vibe than what you get in the City that Never Sleeps. While Rochester itself is quite a small city, it’s in a perfect location to explore many state parks and
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A weekend in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh may not be the first destination in mind for a weekend trip, but it’s definetly got plenty of charm. Pittsburgh is known as the “Steel City” due to its role in the steel industry in the US, but today it is a vibrant mix of art, tech, and food. Here’s
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5 Days in Eastern Canada in Fall: Montreal, Quebec City & Nature Escapes From vibrant cities to colorful trails and dramatic waterfalls, Eastern Canada delivers a perfect balance of culture and nature. This 5-day itinerary takes you from the cosmopolitan streets of Montreal to the French charm of Quebec City, with stops in Mont-Tremblant, Baie-Saint-Paul,
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3 Days in and Around Vancouver: City Highlights & Mountain Escapes Vancouver is a beautiful, laid-back city and an easy escape from San Francisco – just a quick 2 h flight away. I visited in May, right after a week of spectacular northern lights in the area. Of course, by the time I arrived, the
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A weekend in Cincinnati If you’re looking for a weekend getaway that blends culture, history, and natural wonders, Cincinnati, in Ohio, is an underrated gem. Here’s how to spend a fun weekend in the Queen City, with a side trip to Dayton to visit the National Museum of US Air Force. Day 1 – National
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