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Aug 14
2 min

Rediscovering Lake of the Woods Resort

Five hours south of Portland you'll find this gorgeous getaway: a high mountain, historic lake resort that sits beside one of the clearest n

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Aug 14
3 min

3 Best Things to Do at Crater Lake in 2020

Yes, Crater Lake is really as gorgeous as everyone says. Here's how to enjoy it in 2020.

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Jul 24
2 min

Hooves and Huckleberries: The Nordman Bar

When exploring Priest Lake, Idaho, don't just stick to the lakeside resorts and assume you've seen it all. There's more!

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Jul 24
2 min

Northern Exposure: Discovering Priest Lake, Idaho

Hop in the car and head north. No, further. Yes, further still! That's where we discovered the incredible beauty of Priest Lake, Idaho

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Jul 23
3 min

Great Food with a Stunning View: What to Eat at Priest Lake

If you're planning a trip to Priest Lake, make sure you 1) bring your stretchy pants, and 2) make plans to dine out.

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Apr 24
4 min

3 Creative Ways to Battle Your Travel Blues

Do you find yourself scrolling through your travel photos wistfully? You are definitely not alone. You've got the travel blues, my friend.

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Apr 13
4 min

COVID-19: Nineteen Ways You Can Make a Difference Right Now

What can we be doing to help others in this stressful and scary time? Here are 19 ways we can all make a positive impact.

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Mar 25
7 min

6 Easy Ways to Squeeze the Most Out of Your Travel Budget (While You Wait to Travel Again)

Are you independently wealthy? Yeah, me either. Here are the tricks I've learned, that anyone can take advantage of!

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Mar 17
6 min

15 Gorgeous Destination Movies You'll Want to Watch Right Now

This social distancing is a struggle. But what a great excuse to watch great movies! Those of us who love to travel may not be able to do so

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Mar 13
4 min

Eat + Drink in Newport Beach: Where You Must Go

A little bit of research ahead of time and a lot of taste testing resulted in this short list of Must Haves for every budget.

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Mar 9
4 min

Breakfast on Balboa Island: A Beginner's Guide to Your Best Quick Visit

Find yourself in Newport Beach, California? Be sure to visit adorable Balboa Island, a quaint, man-made oasis rich with history and bananas.

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Feb 24
6 min

A Beginner's Guide to Seaside: 5 Days in the Florida Panhandle

Frog's legs, fried green tomatoes, and my badass lady friends! Florida's pristine panhandle feels like another world. Here's what I disco...

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Feb 23
3 min

The Warm Fuzzy: Here's Why (& How) I Volunteer

A wise person once said, "No one can do everything, but everyone can do something." The (super easy) causes I invest my time in and why. ...

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Dec 30, 2019
5 min

The 5 Best Travel Accessories for Type-A Personalities

Staying organized when traveling can be extremely challenging. Here are the 5 things I always use!

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Oct 1, 2019
3 min

Serving Up Some Love in San Clemente

Not all little cafes are made alike. That warm glow you see bursting from the Fuel Shack? It s all the love and good energy cooked up by

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Sep 29, 2019
6 min

Tightwad Travelers: A Guide to Saving Money on Your California Road Trip

Sure, I love spending money. But I also love saving it wherever possible! Here are 3 ways we saved big money while in sunny Los Angeles.

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Sep 3, 2019
8 min

5 Things You Should Do Before You Travel Anywhere

Heading out on a trip? Whether you travel by land, sea, or air, don't leave home without doing these 4 things.

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