This is a guest post by Janice, a California-based hiking enthusiast. Winter is one of my favorite times to visit Yosemite Valley, and there are a variety of hikes that allow you to experience this magical winter wonderland. I’ve always loved off-peak travel to Yosemite, especially during winter because of how quiet and peaceful it […]
A Perfect Norway Fjords Itinerary: One Week
Norway’s fjords are the stuff of dreams. Jagged cliffs plunging into deep blue water, snow-capped peaks, and waterfalls that seem to tumble from the heavens. So when we decided to explore this magical land last summer, flying into Ålesund and making our way through the fjords, it felt like stepping into a postcard. Norway is […]
Is a Cunard Queen Elizabeth Alaska Cruise Worth It?
This is a guest post by Karen Hosier, an Alaska travel expert and a cruise enthusiast. I must admit I’m a cruise addict with two dozen voyages and counting. But there’s one place I travel often, and that’s Alaska. Having cruised with all the major cruise lines, I jumped at the chance to experience a […]
The Perfect Lofoten Itinerary for One Week
It was last May when I found myself standing in the shadow of jagged mountains, staring out at the impossibly blue waters of the Lofoten Islands. Norway, especially Lofoten, feels like the edge of the world in the best possible way. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to do more than just see it; […]
20 BEST Places to Visit in California in the Winter
Growing up in California, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to explore every corner of this diverse state over my lifetime, visiting every single county. What I love most about my home state are those perfect summer days we can sometimes get in February, to the snow-capped mountains of the Sierras. California has so much to […]