While planning our trip to Costa Rica, we talked to a few friends about their experiences and almost everyone came back with the same two responses: the country is an amazing place to visit,…

On the way home from a trip to the UK a while back, we picked up a fun Cath Kidston shark backpack for our toddler to carry his treasures and toys when we travel…

When we moved back to California in 2017, we were introduced to what spring could be in Southern California. Although we previously lived in Los Angeles for five years, I don’t think I ever saw more…

This post is sponsored by Boulder Canyon, the maker of delicious potato chips!  Whether we’re at home in Southern California or traveling, we’re always heading out on a hike or down to the beach. Since we’re…

The Sawtooth mountains rival many of the more popular mountain ranges in the U.S. in both size and beauty, but outside of Idaho, they’re still relatively unknown. With hundreds of miles of hiking trails, fast-flowing…

We’re pretty light packers by nature, but I’ve always had a hard time with shoes. Most of our travels include a combo of hiking, surfing or swimming at the beach, and walking down little town…

Looking for great hiking near Mesa, Arizona? These five easy trails will take you trekking through the beautiful Sonoran Desert.  I spent my childhood in the dry, hot desert of Mesa, Arizona. If you’re not…

The Narrows in Zion National Park is easily one of the most popular hikes in the park. There are plenty of hikes where you walk along a stream or cross a river, but few where the…