Don’t you just love it when something lives up to the image in your mind? As I walked through the Marseille airport it struck me that it had been ten years since I’d visited France. It was an impromptu idea that had come to me just a week prior: There are lavender fields in France. […]
The Ultimate Oregon Road Trip
Oregon definitely earns its spot as one of the best road trips in the American West, as there’s so much to see both inland and on the coast. Driving through the state gives you the opportunity to see all its natural and manmade sights, but with the flexibility of a travel plan catered to your […]
38 Unique Things to Do in New Mexico
New Mexico is also known as the “Land of Enchantment”, a sentiment I wholeheartedly understand after road tripping through the state. The staggering snow capped mountains, brilliant-colored desert sunsets, mouthwatering flavors of New Mexican food (chiles – green or red), and relaxing natural hot springs all come to mind. I left New Mexico totally enamored […]
The Perfect 24 Hours in Valley of Fire State Park
This guest post is by Monica Chapon, a California-based desert enthusiast: No other park I’ve visited has been so aptly named as Valley of Fire State Park. In the summer, when the air shimmers and sways from the desert heat, the vibrant red rocks dance and glow under the bright sun. They appear to be […]
Mérida, Mexico: A Complete Travel Guide with 16 of the Best Things To Do
This post was written by Emily Becker, our resident Mexico travel expert: Nestled in the heart of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mérida is known as the state’s cultural capital — and for good reason. Beyond the gorgeous façades of its pastel-colored colonial buildings holding the city’s historic treasures, the Mayan culture is very much alive, evident […]