My all time favorite place everrrrrrr:  Glacier National Park.  It’s a vast area of land filled with towering glacier carved mountains, turquoise lakes, and epic hikes.  You can easily get lost in its beauty and spend a week here. Things to do: Going to the Sun road Grinnell Glacier Hike Many Glacier Area Two […]

  Where to fly to:  Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno Personal Opinion/Timing Tip: Yosemite can be done in 2-3 full days plus travel time Where to stay: Visit: Travel Yosemite to book.  There are cabins, permanent tents, tent sites, and RV sites.  Yosemite lodging sells out FAST!  Book as early as you possibly can.  We […]

New Zealand is SOOOOOOOO unbelievably gorgeous.  There is so much to see and the views leave you in awe.  New Zealand is made up of 2 islands: North and South.  The South Island is my FAVORITE- the mountains, glaciers, fjords, and serenity— LOVE!!!  While I’m writing this blog and looking through the photos, I got […]

  Almost every time we travel, there are a ton of people on the rental car shuttle, all waiting to get to the counter and pick up their car.  Usually there is a rush to get off the shuttle before anyone else to beat the line.  A lot of times there will already be a […]

At the # 3 spot is Banff and Jasper National Parks.  The Canadian Rockies are gorgeous and there is so much to see without having to hike.  We explored Banff, drove the length of the Icefields Parkway, and visited Jasper. If you are pressed for time, I recommend doing just Banff (including Peyto Lake). Want […]

Dear Boo Bear, It seriously feels like we’ve been married for much longer than 2 years!   I don’t say it enough, but you are such an amazing husband.  I know I have a very strong and commanding personality but you are ok with it.  You love me for it.  I am truly able to be […]

Portland, Oregon is at the #4 spot.  The Columbia River Gorge, Tulip festival, and Canon Beach are some of my favorite spots.  I have only been during the Spring but will eventually visit during the fall to see the gorgeous fall foliage. Portland is a cute city with a small town feel.  I love how […]

It’s no secret that I LOVE traveling!  I fiend for nature and hikes so this series will be more geared towards the outdoors.  Utah and Arizona are at the #5 spot.  It’s probably one of the biggest bang for your bucks trip, too!  Zion, Bryce, Canyonlands, and Arches National Parks and Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe […]

I’ve been Quyen’s unofficial “life coach” for a few years now.  Quyen has come to me for advice about random stuff related to travel, finances, and life.  When it came to her wedding, she expressed her frustration with planning (as every other bride trying to plan a 500+ guests wedding would).  I’m very biased on […]