Maybe Napa isn’t your speed. Maybe you want a cheaper, more laid back tasting experience. Or maybe you’re visiting friends in Manteca and decide to take a day to drink some wine and hang out. Whatever your reason, Lodi is well worth a visit and makes for a great time.… Read More »Lodi, California
In all honesty, Mendoza underwhelmed. It’s our own fault – we didn’t do enough research to understand the importance of reservations. Luckily, if you’re reading this post, you’re already a step ahead! Mendoza has a ton of potential with its mountains and vineyards. You just need to do some planning.… Read More »Mendoza, Argentina
Our favorite Portland (sorry, Oregon). This little coastal town makes for a perfect, romantic weekend getaway with picturesque lighthouses, excellent food, and a variety of craft breweries. Honestly, we barely did anything here aside from eat, drink beer, and stare at the ocean. We couldn’t have asked for anything better.… Read More »Portland, Maine
The island of Hawaii has an incredible array of ecological diversity. Within a few hours, you can go from a picture-perfect beach to a lush rain forest to a lava-scorched volcano. As tempting as resort life might be, you have to do some exploring to really experience the Big Island.… Read More »Big Island, Hawaii
Acadia caught us by surprise. We expected the beautiful oceanfront scenery and fall foliage, but we didn’t realize how much we would enjoy hiking here. On top of the incredible views, the trails have the perfect combination of fun terrain and manageable length. It is a perfect New England getaway.… Read More »Acadia National Park, Maine
This national forest in New England has some serious hiking trails. There also may be no better place to see the foliage come autumn. Whether you want to see the leaves from a mountaintop or just off the road, you’re bound to leave the White Mountains raving about the colors.… Read More »White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
Wild and wonderful, West Virginia has beautiful scenery and great outdoor experiences to offer. For some of the best hiking in the state, look no further than Monongahela National Forest. The huge expanse serves as a great weekend getaway for anyone wanting to unplug from technology and reconnect with nature.… Read More »Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia
Referred to as “Europe’s Hawaii”, the Azores are an island chain sitting ~1,000 miles west of mainland Portugal. São Miguel is the largest island of these islands, and it offers a great combination of outdoor adventure, beach life, and charming towns with a traditional European feel. It’s a hidden gem.… Read More »São Miguel, Portugal
Denver is one of our favorite cities. In our humble opinion, it has the perfect combination of delicious food, culture, and outdoor activities. While you may have initially been drawn to the area for skiing, you’ll leave extremely impressed by the variety of activities and cuisines offered in the region.… Read More »Denver, Colorado
This east coast national park offers some amazing hikes and views. Just two hours from the Washington D.C. area, it provides a great escape from city life. If hiking isn’t your thing, the Shenandoah Valley also has beautiful vineyards that are well worth visiting. There really is something for everyone.… Read More »Shenandoah National Park, Virginia