• Dog-Friendly Hikes in the PNW
    Road Trips,  USA

    4 Gorgeous Dog-Friendly Hikes in the Pacific Northwest

    The Pacific Northwest is delightfully dog-friendly, and the gorgeous hiking trails are no exception. We love dog-friendly hikes with our pups in the mountains and lakes around Seattle, Portland, and Bend. We’re thrilled to share a few of our favorite dog-friendly hikes with you here. All the ones I’ve listed here are pretty short, at 4 miles or less roundtrip, with great views along the way. If you haven’t met them yet, we have two pups: Juliet and Rascal. They’ve been on multiple cross-country road trips, and they’ve hiked so many dog-friendly trails all over the country. Rattlesnake Ledge, Seattle This popular out and back 5-mile roundtrip hike in the…

  • Johnston Canyon, Jasper National Park
    Canada,  National Parks,  Road Trips

    The Ultimate Guide for Banff and Jasper National Parks in 7 Days

    Banff and Jasper National Parks offer the perfect adventure through the Canadian Rockies. Get ready for lakes of the brightest blues and emeralds, filled with wildlife of all shapes and sizes, and set against a backdrop of towering icy mountains and glaciers. It’s a bucket-list trip for anyone who loves the outdoors. Here’s the perfect 7-day itinerary for you to road trip through our favorite Canadian national parks! First, a few logistics. When to go: We went in early summer (mid-June), before the crowds got too hectic, and after most of the snow on the roads had melted. I’m sure Banff and Jasper are stunning in every season, but I was…

  • Central America

    Mexico City in 72 Hours

    Mexico City, otherwise known as D.F. (Distrito Federal), is a big, sprawling city made up of unique neighborhoods, each with its own personality. It’s very much like Los Angeles in that way, and also in the infamous-for-its-terrible-traffic kind of way. But once you pick a neighborhood to explore, it’s easily walkable and Uber is prevalent and safe. There is greenery and and outdoor living everywhere, built into the design of restaurants, shops, and parks. I particularly appreciated the thoughtfully planned outdoor spaces, with benches and tables available for public use. Cash is king, though most restaurants I listed below do take credit card. This year, we’ve been making an effort to take…

  • Horseshoe Bend - Andy Fortson Photography
    National Parks,  Road Trips,  USA

    The Perfect 7 Day Road Trip through Utah and Arizona’s Parks

    You wanted to squeeze Valley of Fire State Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Zion National Park all into one road trip? You’ve come to the right place. This road trip through Utah and Arizona was the perfect mix of desert reds, forest greens, and ice cold blue streams. Every landscape is stunning in its own way, and totally unforgettable. You’ll never get bored staring out the car window on the drives between parks. Here’s how we did it. If you have a week, this is the perfect itinerary for you to drive out from LA or Vegas and road trip through Utah and Arizona. Day…