Allbirds Trail Runners Review: An Honest Look

I’ve become an Allbirds obsessive in recent years. I haven’t found any other shoes that can compete for comfort, sustainability, and practicality (they are all machine washable). As I love their casual sneakers, running shoes, and ballet flats, I was excited to try the Allbirds Trail Runner SWT, which is designed for trail running and hiking....

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17 Best Things to Do in Sonoma, California

An hour away from San Francisco, in Northern California, you will find three Sonomas—the town of Sonoma, the wine region of Sonoma Valley and both of which are situated in Sonoma County. The gloriously relaxing Sonoma County. The famous Napa Valley is the obvious Wine Country destination, but Sonoma wineries are more laid-back, cheaper,...

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18 Best Outdoor Activities in San Diego, California

San Diego is perfect for outdoor adventure. In this spread out city you are never far from nature with miles of sandy beaches, hiking trails along dramatic bluffs, and many parks and gardens to explore. Despite being a metropolitan hub with world-class museums and restaurants, you can get up close to sea lions, dolphins, pelicans, and whales,...

Apr 2022

21 Fun Things to Do in Encinitas, California

Encinitas is a classic Southern California beach city with its dramatic beaches, palm trees, blue skies, surfers, taco shops, and stunning sunsets. It’s often overlooked by road trippers on their way from Los Angeles to San Diego, but it’s well worth stopping. We chose Encinitas as our base for a month in San Diego, on the hunt for sunshine...

Mar 2022

Highlights of Year 12 as Digital Nomads

This month we celebrated 12 years of full-time travel! It feels particularly significant that as travel bloggers we were able to make it this far after a turbulent 11th year—the pandemic hit our business hard and disrupted our travel plans. Year 12 was a year of rebuilding. Our blog traffic and income gradually increased again, and after...

Mar 2022

14 Best Hikes in Joshua Tree National Park, California

Our week hiking in Joshua Tree National Park was one of our top experiences in California. We didn’t think we were “desert people”, but the park changed our minds. Far from being a lifeless place, Joshua Tree is full of stunning sights—the quirky, delightfully spiky Joshua trees, tumbling piles of granite boulders, rugged mountains, fuzzy cacti,...

Jan 2022

25 Most Beautiful Places in New Zealand Not to Miss

Choosing the most beautiful places in New Zealand was a difficult task. In our two years in the country we were never far from a gorgeous beach, river, lake, forest, or mountain. While this list could be a lot longer, I’ve narrowed it down to these 25 best places to visit in New Zealand for stunning natural beauty. I’ve included a mix...

Dec 2021

25 Best Restaurants and Cafes in Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson has a thriving food and drink scene and the most choice of restaurants at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat with a view, special occasion dinner, or relaxed curry night, Nelson has something for everyone (including vegetarians and vegans). In this post we share our picks for the best...

Nov 2021

22 Fun Things to Do in Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington may be New Zealand’s capital, but it’s a compact, relaxed, and walkable city. It has a stunning location between the hills and sea with easily accessible nature—you can bike through native forest, hike the rugged coastline, or swim from sandy beaches. There’s delicious food, coffee, and craft beer, and plenty of creativity....

Nov 2021

14 Best Beaches in Kauai for a Perfect Trip

Kauai is the most beautiful Hawaii island with lush green mountains, dramatic coastline, cascading waterfalls, and of course, gorgeous, golden beaches. Whether you like to while away your days catching up on the latest beach read, have children to entertain, or prefer to spend most of your time in the water, you won’t have a hard time finding...

Nov 2021