TRAVEL GUIDES

Between the sunny weather, pristine beaches, and plenty of things to do (and eat), it's no surprise that San Diego is such a beloved city. I first visited in winter 2023 - check out my first San Diego guide for ways to spend a 7+ days in this SoCal destination - and was so excited to return with my friend this summer. Since this was my second time visiting, and my friend's third, we approached our four full days of the trip with a much slower pace than in the past. Check out

If the Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks - especially Banff - aren't already on your bucket list, they should be. With the region's turquoise...

As the sun sets on a jam-packed (and fast) summer, I'm looking back on a fabulous trip this past June with three of my closest friends and favorite adventure buddies. While Sao Miguel, the most popular Azorean island for first-time visitors, and Madeira, are two separate locations, I combined them for the sake of this guide and to best explain how we planned our travels between both spots. Sunrise at Pico do Areeiro, one of my favorite parts on our trip in Madeira Part 1: The