San Luis Obispo County is a California road trip classic. Situated roughly halfway between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, it’s no coincidence that the first motel had its home here. If ever there was a place made for exploring behind the wheel of a car, San Luis Obispo County is it. And as far as I’m concerned, it’s my favorite place to be when I’m roadtripping in the Golden … [Read more...] about San Luis Obispo County: A Jewel of California Central Coast
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Solo Travel Roadtrip: Finding a Cheap One-Way Car Rental
I get a lot of questions about my road trip last summer, in which I flew into San Diego and drove to Seattle solo. Many people would love to try something similar, but there's one hurdle they simply can't seem to get over: how to find a cheap one-way car rental. Since we're entering road trip season here in the U.S., I thought I'd share some of my own tricks and tips for making … [Read more...] about Solo Travel Roadtrip: Finding a Cheap One-Way Car Rental
Lone Cypress Letdown in Pebble Beach, California
If you want to see the famous Lone Cypress in Pebble Beach, you should know one thing: it's going to cost you. If you don't do your research and show up in search of the solitary Monterey Cypress standing sentinel on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, what sticks with you after your visit may not be the warm memories of a leisurely drive along a spectacular stretch … [Read more...] about Lone Cypress Letdown in Pebble Beach, California
Adventures Along the Pacific Coast
The past two weeks have been fulfilling--and full--as I've made my way north through the Pacific coast states. … [Read more...] about Adventures Along the Pacific Coast
My Summer Vacation Preview
I can't believe it's been a month since I last posted but it's been time well spent. I found a new place to live, I'm in the process of moving, and I'm in the middle planning my most epic trip EVER. Yes, I said it: EVER. … [Read more...] about My Summer Vacation Preview
Weekend Wanderlust for One: Road Trippin’ Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pennsylvania
I’m beyond excited for the first installment of Weekend Wanderlust for One, an exciting collaboration with some of my favorite bloggers who show you how they’d do a long weekend alone and on the cheap. Basically, I give them a budget of $500USD and ask them to plan a trip to a destination less than four hours from their hometowns lasting three days and two nights for one … [Read more...] about Weekend Wanderlust for One: Road Trippin’ Harrisburg/Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Creative Storytelling, or How To Tell My Mom I’m Traveling Solo…Again
My mom doesn’t exactly understand why I enjoy traveling solo. “I don’t see why you don’t just travel with a group,” she said to me some weeks ago as I was discussing my upcoming travel plans. Part of it is that she’s secretly hoping that if I travel with a group I’ll meet someone. She doesn’t have to say it; I know her game. But her first reason—her most important reason—is … [Read more...] about Creative Storytelling, or How To Tell My Mom I’m Traveling Solo…Again