Interested in the best wines from Sonoma? Looking for recommendations on Guerneville restaurants and fun activities in wine country? My husband and I have been counting down the days to our latest adventures in California’s Russian River. Our good friends Daniel and Alex recently tied the knot at a lovely…
When planning our recent road trip in Oregon, there was no doubt that my husband and I would do an Astoria Goonies tour. The Goonies was my childhood. The movie had everything a kid could ask for — adventure, treasure, pirates… And fine, the ever-not-so-subtle ad placements. BABY RUTH! So…
It’s time for a cross country road trip to California. We miraculously kept on track with our itinerary taking us from California to Florida to see the family over the holidays. Okay, we were pretty much packed into the SUV like sardines with the kids and our dog Doug. But…
What are the best things to do in Amelia Island? Is it crowded? And more importantly, where on earth is Amelia Island? These were pretty much the first questions Kevin asked when he saw this stop listed on our cross country road trip adventure from California to Florida. Checking out…
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…
We love hiking and watching classic TV shows. So it was a no brainer to check out the Malibu Creek State Park hike to see the ghostly remains of the MASH set. The land was once a private movie ranch owned by 20th Century Fox Studios. But later converted over…
Want to know where you can find the secret swings in Malibu? Are these adult swings as romantic as it looks? We’ll answer all this and more. Whether you’re looking for a unique date spot or just something fun to do, the secret swings in Malibu won’t disappoint. Clearly, I…
Getting the best view of the Hollywood sign takes some work. Sure, you can see it from the distance from many spots in Los Angeles. But where can you snap that iconic shot that screams, “Look at me! I’m in Hollywood”? My husband Kevin and I have lived in LA…
There are no shortage of hikes in Joshua Tree. But what are the best ones if you have just a few days to explore? Joshua Tree is an easy 2 hour drive from Los Angeles. Since COVID hit, we’ve been spending a lot of time hitting the hiking trails. In…
Planning a trip to Joshua Tree? Or a special occasion? Well, you’ve come to the right place — with this perfect 5 day Joshua Tree itinerary. Between coronavirus and having twins, our travels have been a lot closer to home in LA these days. But it doesn’t mean we aren’t…
