Why Visit Solvang, California? Discover Its Danish Charm
A taste of Denmark in Southern California! Solvang’s windmills, bakeries, and walkable charm make it a perfect family getaway.
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What to Know Before Hiking the Devils Postpile Trail
We hiked to Devils Postpile National Monument, a hidden gem in Sierra Nevada, California. Here is everything you need to know before going. The stunning Devils Postpile National Monument is one of those hidden germs in California that even many locals haven’t had a chance to visit. It’s a unique rock formation with a long…
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Two Days in San Diego: What You Shouldn’t Miss
San Diego is such a great city for any kind of vacation. Here is our itinerary for those who only have couple of days to spend in San Diego. San Diego is a lovely city in Southern California, where businessmen go surfing on their lunch breaks and kids play in the tide pools. San Diego…
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Explore San Francisco Like a Local: Best Tips and Spots
Planning a trip to San Francisco? Discover top sights, best neighborhoods, day trips and travel tip in this local’s guide to the Bay Area. San Francisco is one of those cities that draws in travelers in with its diversity and unique charm. Its iconic Victorian homes and bridges stretching across the bay make frequent appearance…
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Valley of Fire: Is It Worth the Drive From Vegas?
Planning a trip to Valley of Fire State Park? Find out why it’s worth a visit, what to see, and how to make the most of your time there. A few weeks ago, we spent a long weekend in Las Vegas with a group of friends. The plan was to have a little break from…
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Is the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Worth the Hype
The Cosmopolitan is a stylish five-star hotel in Las Vegas. Read my honest review after a weekend stay in this iconic hotel on the Strip. We spent a long weekend in Las Vegas with a group of friends and stayed at the Cosmopolitan Hotel. I usually visit Vegas with my family, so it was really…
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California Almond Blossoms; Where to Find the Best Spots
The almond blossom is here and it is breathtakingly beautiful! Here are the best spots to see almond blossm in California. Every spring in California, hundreds of thousands of almond trees bloom at the same time. California produces about 80% of the almonds in whole world, so you can just imagine how huge these farms…
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What’s It Like to Eat at Rainforest Cafe in Las Vegas?
Rainforest Cafe is a fun, jungle-themed restaurant at the Las Vegas Strip. Food there is great and our kids love their electronic animals. On our last trip to Las Vegas we decided to take our kids to Rainforest Cafe for lunch. This is a restaurant chain where you can hop into the middle of a…
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How Are Candy Canes Made? A Visit to Logan’s Candies
How are the candy canes are made? We visited Logan’s Candies candy demonstration in Ontario, California to try it out ourselves. For several years now we have been thinking about going to Logan’s Candies Candy Cane demonstration in Ontario, California. They are held in November and December, and the tickets sell out within the same…
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Visiting the San Francisco Fortune Cookie Factory
The Fortune Cookie Factory is a fun, little place to visit in San Francisco Chinatown. Make sure to get some cookies to take home with you! We have gotten familiar with fortune cookies while living in California as you get some any time you order some Chinese food. We are always eager to crack them…
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Visiting Joshua Tree National Park in California
Joshua Tree National Park is one of the most unique places in California. Here are things you should see on your visit there and some tips from a local. As someone who lives in California it took us a while to make our way down to Joshua Tree National Park and get familiar with it….
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Grand Canyon, Arizona – North Rim or South Rim?
Grand Canyon is an amazing national park in Arizona. But where should you go there; North Rim or South Rim? Read our tips from here. Grand Canyon is one of the most visited natural wonders and national parks in the U.S. And who hasn’t heard about the Grand Canyon or doesn’t know what it is?!…
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A Day at El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico
El Malpais National Monument in New Mexico is an interesting combination of geological sites and history. It is definitely worth a visit! We love doing road trips as you often find places you didn’t plan to visit or didn’t even know exists. El Malpais National Monument was one of those places that we randomly found…
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Touring Breaking Bad Filming Locations in Albuquerque
Touring Breaking Bad filming locations in Albuquerque is a fun way to spend a day and see the city. Follow the list here and they will be easy to find. Breaking Bad is one of the most watched TV shows of all time in the U.S. and has won multiple awards. It has even made…
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Visiting Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico
Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico is one of the biggest petroglyph sites in North America. It is a fun place for hiking and definitely worth a visit! Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico was a positive surprise to us. We visited over there thinking that we will see few petroglyphs on some smaller rocks…
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Things to do at Volcanoes National Park in Hawai’i
Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii offers so many cool things to do! Hiking by a living volcano, walking through a lava tube or seeing the lava flow. We have been in Volcanoes National Park in Hawai’i more than once. Our first visit was on our honeymoon and we had such a great time there that…
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How to Visit Green Sand Beach on Big Island with Kids
Visiting Green Sand Beach on Big Island, Hawaii is definitely possible with kids. You can either hike or go visit it with locals. Here is how we did it. We have been to Big Island Hawaii several times but we still had one exciting place that we had never seen. On our last trip I…
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One Day at Disneyland: A Beginner’s Guide
If you only have one day at Disneyland California, here are our tips on how to get the best out of it. We had an amazing time! As there are so many things to do and so many places to go, it is not always an option to stay at Disneyland for multiple days. Not…
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Driving through a donut at the Donut Hole in California
The Donut Hole in La Puente, California is a fun little stop for those who love donuts. It is a donut shaped drive-thru shop and bakery. We often visit family in Southern California and drive around the cities there to see sights. Since the drive back to the San Francisco Bay Area is quite long,…
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Touring the Redwoods in Muir Woods, California
Seeing redwoods in Muir Woods is one of the most popular things to do for visitors in San Francisco Bay area.Here are our tips to Muir Woods.
