Looking for the best sunglasses for travel? Here are our faves, including some game-changer accessories. When you travel, you should avoid bringing your nicest sunglasses. Early on, I didn’t heed the warnings and ended up dropping my…
Heading to Skiathos and Skopelos? These are all the Mamma Mia movie locations in Greece. This past summer, Mari and I were dreaming up a girls’ trip to some of Greece’s lesser-known islands with Star Clippers. When we told Aishah we had…
Visiting SLO CAL? These are our favorite things to do in San Luis Obispo County. We visited San Luis Obispo a few times over the years. Our first time here was for our anniversary photoshoot. We love return visits to places, because you…
Looking for the best things to do on Rishiri Island? These were the highlights from my recent trip. This is the first international trip I’ve taken without Jacob in the past decade. When Hokkaido reached out and only invited one of us to…
Ever since our friends told us that Amangiri was their favorite place to stay, I have been trying to convince Jacob to go. Being the data collector that I am, I had to know what the most luxurious hotel in the US was like. For science!…
Looking for where to stay near Glacier National Park? This is our favorite place to stay. We just got back from our second visit to Glacier National Park in Northern Montana. The first time we visited, we lived in an Airstream and stayed…
We launched a product on Kickstarter! In 2001, Arthur and I (Jacob) were industrial majors at Georgia Tech. I chickened out halfway and switched to management, because I thought it was more practical. Throughout our four years living…
Looking for the best carry-on luggage? We’ve been travel blogging for over ten years and have tested so many suitcases. These are our current favorites. We have minimalist packing down to an art. On longer trips, we each bring a carry-on…
Looking for the best duffle bags for travel this year? Here are our favorites. We’ve been travel blogging since 2013 and are always searching for the best travel backpacks, carry on luggage, and duffle bags to help us carry our gear on our…
Looking for what to do in Berkeley California? These are our favorites. The University of California, Berkeley is now part of the ACC, so we headed to a game to check out the new competition (we’re both GaTech alums). The rest of the…
Looking for date ideas that start with B? Here’s our complete list of letter B dates. See our ultimate alphabet dating guide for our top date ideas from A to Z. In this post, we give you more ideas for B. This post may contain affiliate…
Looking for the best Seattle neighborhoods to spend the weekend? These are our favorites. We have visited Seattle a handful of times and have always rented a car. It wasn’t until our 7th visit that we realized Seattle has excellent public…
Headed to Burning Man? Here’s the ultimate packing list for Burning Man, including what we wished we packed. We had an incredible first burn! Our friends prepped us for survival, but since many of our other friends had questions, we…
Looking for the best climbing chalk bag or bucket? These are our favorites and runner ups. We’ve been on a quest for the perfect chalk bag for the past ten years (wow.. has it been ten years already?). We mostly boulder and occasionally…
Looking for the best things to do in Long Beach CA? Don’t miss these spots if you’re a first-timer! As the temperatures in Vegas hit record highs (115 for many days in a row), we headed to Long Beach, California, to escape the heat. Long…
Looking for the best things to do in Carmel by the Sea? We’ve got you covered if you’re a first-timer. The third time’s the charm! After our third visit to Carmel-by-the-Sea (or Carmel for short), we decided it was time to put together a…
Want to know what is the best time to visit Las Vegas? Here’s everything you need to know from a local! Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, aka adult Disneyland, and for those of you who have visited during the…
Looking for the best National Parks to visit in July? Here are the ones to visit this July. July is a great time to visit National Parks, especially those with short seasons. We found out the hard way that some parks are only open in July…
Looking for the best National Parks to visit in June? Here are the ones to visit this June. June is an ideal time to visit the national parks to go stargazing, watch the Synchronous Fireflies, or hunt for wildflowers. This post may contain…
Looking for the best places to go in May in the US? These are the places you want to travel to this month. May is when temperatures warm up significantly. In some areas, that marks the time for wildflower blooms, while in other parts of…
Want to know what it’s like living in Las Vegas? These are our pros and cons. In case you’ve been keeping track, we’re back in Las Vegas for the second time! We lived here back in 2014-2015 while the Local Adventurer blog was still in its…
Looking for the best hikes in Arches National Park? These are our favorites! We love visiting all the Utah parks and feel fortunate to live within easy driving distance of them. If you love hiking, we’ve put together a list of the best…
Looking for the best things to do in Arches National Park? Don’t miss these landmarks and activities if it’s your first time! Arches National Park has over 2,000 natural stone arches and the world-famous Delicate Arch. Though we love all…
Visiting Uncommons Las Vegas? Here’s your guide to the best spots to visit. Uncommons is the newest live-work-play community in Las Vegas with great dining options in Southwest Las Vegas. We’re exploring all the restaurants and stores here…
Looking for the best things to do in Buena Park? Don’t miss these spots if you’re a first-timer! Although Buena Park is best known for Knott’s Berry Farm, it has also become the hub for all things Korean. We’ve been seeing so much Korean…
Looking for date ideas that start with F? Here’s our complete list. See our ultimate alphabet dating guide for our top date ideas from A to Z. In this post, we give you more date ideas that start with F. This post may contain affiliate…
Looking for date ideas that start with A? Here’s our complete list. See our ultimate alphabet dating guide for our top date ideas from A to Z. In this post, we give you more ideas for A. This post may contain affiliate links, where we…
Looking for the best National Parks to visit in May? Here are the ones to visit this May. May is an ideal time to visit the national parks, whether you’re looking for peak wildflower bloom, relaxing hiking weather, or wildlife encounters.…
Looking for the best San Diego pickleball courts to play at? Here is what you need to know from a fellow pickler. As my pickleball obsession grows, it follows me as I travel. When we recently visited San Diego, one of the cities we used to…
Looking for the best national parks to visit in April? These are the best parks to go this month! Spring has sprung, so pack your backpacks and camping gear and get outside! April is the perfect time to visit national parks for mild…