Maui has a mouth-watering food truck scene! Since the cost of food in Maui is high, this is by far the most delicious way to survive. I always include a collapsible cooler for beach picnics when I pack for Hawaii, but discovering the food trucks on our recent visit was a revelation! Here’s my list of […]
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What to Pack for Maui: 31 Essential Items for a Perfect Hawaii Vacation
Of all the places I’ve been, Hawaii calls me back again and again. Lush tropical beaches…swimming with sea turtles…colorful tropical fish. What’s not to love? How about… a wicked sunburn on your first day…sore feet from navigating coral… or losing your iPhone in the ocean?! After four trips, I’ve learned the hard way about what […]
The Best of Yellowstone: A 3 Day Itinerary
As America’s oldest and perhaps most famous national park, Yellowstone delivers…with geothermal hot springs, sparkling rivers, lush valleys, dramatic canyons, and wildlife galore. Hikers could happily spend several weeks exploring here. If you have just a few days on a road trip to Yellowstone, however, use this Yellowstone 3 day itinerary to see the most […]
6 AMAZING Things to Do in Grand Teton National Park This Summer
It’s hard to miss the three massive peaks rising from the valley of Jackson Hole, Wyoming in Grand Teton National Park. French trappers nicknamed the Grand Teton mountains “The Three Big Breasts”—”Les Trois Tetons”—with the tallest as “Le Grand Teton.” And the moniker stuck. Today, there are so many things to do in Grand Teton […]
17 Cheap Things to Do in Portland: An Insider’s Guide
Portland, Oregon is a jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Wrap a thriving local foodie scene in misty, mossy woods with a view of majestic Mount Hood and waterfalls galore. Add hipsters, bike culture, and a vital music and art scene…and voila! Welcome to Nirvana. Best of all: You don’t need to empty your wallet to […]