Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps – unless, of course, you’re in a post-White Castle food coma. Join us for a 3-day whirlwind of glitter, glamour, and gambling in the heart of the Nevada desert! Pre-Trip Gambling Our voyage to Las Vegas was no ordinary trip; it was a celebration of our dear friend’s fabulous birthday. The last time we graced this city, it was for the union of these two beautiful souls at a Vegas wedding, a memory etched in time. While Vegas remains a quick getaway from the SF Bay Area, a dash of planning is now in order. How to get to Las Vegas from the…
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Las Vegas Off the Beaten Strip
What is it like to live in Las Vegas as a local? Tourists flock to the Entertainment Capital of the World, bedazzled by the sparkling lights of Sin City, its promises of quick fortunes, and spectacular shows. We are no exception since it’s such an easy weekend getaway from the San Francisco Bay Area, just under a 1.5-hour flight, or under eight hours by car. We’ve done both, but never ventured off the Strip. So, enjoy this guest post by our friend Tom “Frilock” Tozier, who lived in Las Vegas for four years and is happy to share some of his favorite places in Las Vegas as a local! I wouldn’t…
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3 Memorable Days in Zion National Park, Utah
Zion National Park, Utah is about a 3-hour drive northeast from Las Vegas, Nevada, near Springdale. Known for its scenic landscapes, majestic sandstone formations, and the spectacular Virgin River, Zion National Park has been on our radar for years. Our friends were fortunate to visit Zion National Park and were excited to tell us about their trip when they returned home. Not having the chance to visit Zion ourselves yet, we thought it’d be a fantastic idea to have our friends share their experiences with all of you as well. Enjoy this guest post by Naina and Vinod! All images in this post are their own unless specified otherwise. Day…
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Bespelled by the Oregon Coast — Road Trip
Every Fall you’ll see caravans of cars driving from the San Francisco Bay Area up north Highway 1 and 101 to chase the gorgeous change of seasons along the Oregon Coast. Oregon Coast is beautiful any time of the year but truly magical in the Fall. So, after booking the hotels, we loaded our car, converting the back seat into a luxurious road accommodation for our dog Monkey, and joined the fun. Chandelier Tree, Leggett, California On the way to Eureka, California (our first overnight stay on the road trip), we swung by the famous Chandelier Tree in Leggett to stretch our legs and let Monkey sniff around. Looking up…
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Kauai — The Garden Isle of Hawaii (P.2)
Aloha, friends! As you know, we love Hawaii, and the Island of Kauai has a very special place in our hearts. So, after enjoying a spectacular sunset at Polihale beach in the foothills of Na Pali Coast in Part 1 of this article, our journey continues north and around the other side of the Island. Starting at Na Pali, we’ll travel to Princeville, then explore The Royal Coconut Coast down the eastern side of Kauai, and come back to the Poipu area in the south. Hopefully, this post will inspire you to visit Kauai for the first time, or come back to Kauai again! Na Pali Coast The magnificent Na…
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Kauai — The Garden Isle of Hawaii (Part 1)
Dreaming of Hawaii always conjures up images of sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and sipping Mai Tais out of coconut shells with little umbrellas. Though each island possesses the same endearing Hawaiian charm, their personalities are quite different. There is Oahu’s popular Waikiki beach and Honolulu’s nightlife, and big city energy. If you are in Maui, you can enjoy the lively little town of Lahaina and world class golfing. But Kauai, with its lush rain-forests and laid-back attitude, in our opinion, best fits the description of a tropical paradise. If you are debating which Hawaiian island to visit first, we recommend Kauai, the most beautiful island in Hawaii. After several…
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Hawaii: Perfect Getaway Destination for Your Career Break
Rolling blue waves of the Pacific Ocean licking your sandy toes. Warm gentle breeze on your face. A tropical cocktail in your hand. And no work emails or texts to keep you buried in your phone all day. Wouldn’t that be a perfect beginning to your professional sabbatical? Aloha, Hawaii! Easy destination to get to (especially from the West Coast) and no passport required. Somebody once told us: “There are two types of people in the world: The ones who’ve been to Hawaii once and always come back. And the other ones who’ve never visited Hawaii, and never will.” We don’t know if it’s true or not, but we are…
