There is nothing like the drive from San Francisco to Los Angeles, along the California coast. When Kevin and I moved to the west coast over a decade ago, this was one of the very first road trips we did. Whether you’re a California native — who’s done this trip…
What are the best things to do in San Diego for kids? Now that Kevin and I are parents with energetic twins, our priorities have shifted slightly. Before kids, we searched for the perfect romantic bistro (preferably with a good wine menu!). Our new must have? Finding a restaurant with…
Looking for something fun to do in the fall? We’ve narrowed down the best places to go for Halloween in Los Angeles. Full disclosure, this is a list of Halloween activities that lean more towards the spooky, rather than the jump scare (and pee your pants) Halloween fun. Jump scares…
“Bike Tours Portland” was the very first thing I Googled when planning my latest family adventure. Portland, Oregon is progressive on many fronts — including its bicycling efforts. In short, Portland is a bicyclist’s dream with miles of protected bike lanes taking you from neighborhood to neighborhood. But what is…
Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a romantic getaway, you’ll find no shortage of things to do in Lake Arrowhead. There is hiking — we’ve ranked the top hiking trails in Lake Arrowhead — along lakeside relaxation and scenic dining spots. There is even a wine bar. A wine…
There is no shortage of things to do on Catalina Island. It’s hard to believe that the last time Kevin and I visited Catalina Island was over a decade ago. Truth be told, we did next to nothing on that trip. I was exhausted and jet lagged from a work…
When planning our latest weekend adventure, I knew we had to go parasailing on Catalina Island. I recently learned that Kevin has never done it before. I guess I shouldn’t be too shocked. He has a crippling fear of heights. So I say, the time has come for him to…
There are no shortage of staycation ideas for couples in Los Angeles. Kevin and I recently marked our 16 year anniversary together. Sixteen years? It certainly doesn’t feel that long. Yet, so many things have happened in our lives, both positive and challenging. But through it all, we’ve leaned on…
Kevin and I are finally getting back into the swing of things. This past month we did what many thought sounded crazy (including us!) — a full month road trip to Florida from Los Angeles. In this post, we’ll share what we consider the best cross country road trip itinerary…
Are you counting down the days to Halloween? Or is it just us? Halloween is one of our absolute favorite holidays. But what can you do in a COVID Halloween world? Halloween in Los Angeles 2020 certainly won’t look the same as usual. Sadly no Weho Halloween Carnaval or haunted…
