Heading to Hawaii on your first visit? It’s going to be a magical experience! Do you know about reef-safe sunscreen? Shrimp trucks and malasadas? Where to find food trucks? Things to see on every island? Read on for my very best Hawaii travel tips! As a seasoned Hawaii traveler, I’ve already made most of these […]
Destinations
23 Must-See Stops on Canada’s Icefields Parkway
Canada’s Icefields Parkway in Alberta has been rated as one of the world’s most beautiful drives…and it’s easy to see why. In a single day’s drive from Lake Louise, you’ll take in wide open vistas framed by snow-capped mountain peaks and watch generous waterfalls tumble from great heights. The Icefields Parkway is home to dozens […]
The Perfect Banff Itinerary (2024): 3, 5, or 7 Days
With its glassy turquoise lakes, abundant wildlife, and majestic Canadian Rockies, Banff stole my heart! This is “pinch-me-is-this-even-real” pristine nature at its finest. Whether you’re dipping into the area for just a few days or settling in for a complete reset, here are my recommendations for the best Banff itinerary. Even if you have limited […]
The Best Croatia Road Trip: Islands, Waterfalls & Medieval Cities (2024)
The best Croatia road trip stretches the full length of this magical country of red tiled roofs, friendly people, and clear, turquoise sea. While there’s never enough time, based on our own recent experience road-tripping Croatia—I recommend at least two weeks. That’s just enough time to start in the north near Rovinj, visit an island, […]
15 Best Islands in Croatia: Gems of the Adriatic
Croatia’s glittering coastline stretches 3,600 miles along the turquoise Adriatic Sea here. You’ll find 78 islands that call to you with their cobblestone villages, red tile roofs, and gasp-worthy beauty. And that’s not counting thousands of other uninhabited “islets” and reefs. From the north near Rovinj to the sun-splashed Dalmatian Coast in the south, the […]