Autumn is the best time of year in Europe. There, I said it! As much fun as summer can be, it’s also crowded and boiling, plus you don’t get the gorgeous fall foliage! Plus, you can save a lot of cash by flying to, staying in, and enjoying Europe in the shoulder seasons. So what […]
The Best of What to Do on Mo’orea
Sometimes life blows my mind a little bit. Just a week ago I was swimming in turquoise water with docile stingrays and reef sharks, and then came home to fall colors in Reno and binging on The Great British Baking Show (and I don’t even bake!), wondering if it was all a dream. Mo’orea in […]
22 Days with Whales
The waves that day had been fierce, the current strong, and the searches had mostly been busts all morning. The wild humpbacks we sought are the gentlest giants I’ve ever met – aware of their bodies and dancing through the water so effortlessly, in ways few animals can. Captain Onoi’s coffee brown eyes widened as […]
50 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, which sits on the California-Nevada state line, is one of the most popular destinations in the western United States, and with good reason. The massive lake is stunningly beautiful and crystal-clear, the surrounding mountains are a winter sports heaven, and the alpine forests between the two make for a hiker’s paradise. In my […]
The Ultimate Blue Ridge Parkway Camping Guide
As the leaves change from the vibrant greens of summer to warm tones of fall, the Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the prettiest ways you can experience the season. This 469 mile-long parkway runs through North Carolina and Virginia’s Appalachian region, connecting spots like Asheville and Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park. If you want to […]