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Back in Time, Ahead in Taste: Anderson Valley, CA

In this post, I want to take you on a journey back in time to a destination where the pace is slower and the crowds are thinner, where wine tasting is still relatively inexpensive (and, sometimes, even free!) and where the person pouring your wine is likely to be either the winemaker or an owner.…

Hiking with Kids in the Dolomites: How to Pack for the Alta

Experience the Magic of the Mountains Without Having to Rough It — Here’s everything you need to know about hiking with kids in this European Mountain Range: The Dolomites, and how to pack for the Alta. Off the Beaten Path:  Stillness From a Hike You’ve been dreaming of traveling to Europe with your family and…

5 Stunning Lake Getaways to Take in the U.S.

Lakes often go overlooked when people imagine a vacation surrounded by water. Beaches may offer sand and salty air, but they don’t always allow you to get back to nature and really enjoy your surroundings.  If enjoying your water-filled vacation in a relaxing destination surrounded by stunning mountain views or breathtaking forests sounds more your…

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Take a Low-Key Holiday

The past 18 months have been some of the most challenging and unexpected in recent memory for every single one of us. Now that things are beginning to return to something like normal, we are once again thinking about taking a holiday. While it might be tempting to aim for a dream getaway, that might…

How To Get Away Without Going All Out

Travel plans — canceled. Concerts — canceled. Large gatherings — canceled. The world may not be the most fun at the moment, but that doesn’t mean you have to let widespread closures get in the way of your vacation time. In fact, you can have more fun by sticking close to home, and you don’t…

The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip From a CO Native

Surrounded by historic mineral mines, freckled with pristine high alpine lakes, under the gaze of towering Gothic-like steeples of rock and stone, lies the San Juan mountain range in Southwest Colorado. Southwest Colorado may be off the beaten path, but it’s also one of Colorado’s richest secrets. Pack your backpack, hiking gear, and plenty of…