Pssst... we have a confession to make. As life-long Californians, can you believe that we haven't ever spent much time in San Diego? I know, I know. We've been missing out! So when we asked our oldest son Levi what he wanted to do for his birthday, his only ask was to visit a zoo. Steven and I talked it over, and decided that it was time to take the kids to the best zoo in the United States (and maybe even the world?!). And because there's so much to see and do in San Diego, we gave ourselves a week to camp, hand and explore this sunny Southern California…
Why You’ll Fall in Love with Beautiful June Lake, California
There are few places as dreamy and breathtaking as June Lake, California. For years, this has been a must-stop spot on any road trip we've taken down Hwy 395. Why? This quaint little mountain town offers a gorgeous, crystal teal lake with awe-inspiring mountains as its backdrop. It's the perfect place to come relax, hang out at the beach and live like a local.
Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Lee Vining, Calif.
Never heard of Lee Vining? I hadn't either before we set out to explore all aspects of the Eastern Sierras! This summer, we were fortunate to discover so many cool aspects of this relatively small, high elevation mountain town. It's only 30 minutes north of Mammoth Lakes, and 30 minutes south of Bridgeport, making it a worthwhile stop as you explore along the scenic Hwy 395.
Why You Need to Visit Bridgeport, California
There are some places that just take your breath away. For us, that special place has always been Bridgeport, California. For the past five years, we've been coming here to unplug, recharge in nature, and soak in that fresh mountain air. So when we decided to transition from van life to Airstream living, we felt the best basecamp to get grounded and explore from what this charming small town in the Eastern Sierras.
- Family Travel, Full-Time Travel, Girls Weekend, International Travel, Overnight Trips, Weekend Getaway
Explore Valle de Guadalupe, Baja’s Emerging Wine Region
After exploring Ensenada, our next stop was to head inland and check out Valle de Guadalupe, Baja’s emerging wine region. It’s safe to say we fell in love! Our first few days along La Ruta del Vino was incredible. Not only was it beautiful, the wine was fantastic and the food was absolutely incredible! The locals are very kind, and their hospitality rivals that of their Napa counterparts. Vinepair recently named Valle de Guadalupe one of the best wine destinations to visit. While we only spent two full days here, I’m confident that our recommendations will not disappoint.
Campground Review: Glamping Ruta de Arte y Vino in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico
There are a few well-known areas to camp within Valle de Guadalupe, and Glamping de Arte y Vino is one of these. We came into the area in the late afternoon after running errands in Ensenada, so we immediately headed for a campsite. Glamping de Arte y Vino was the closest to us and sounded promising.
Campground Review: San Diego Metro KOA
Before heading to Baja California Sur, we decided to stay a few days in San Diego. While camping in this sunny city offers pretty limited options, we had a fantastic stay at the San Diego Metro KOA in Chula Vista, Calif.
We’re Heading to Baja!
Yep, you read that right. As of right now, we’re in our van making our way across the border to Baja California, Mexico! ??? Steven and I started talking about our dream destinations late last Fall, and Baja kept creeping up to the top of our list. We thought, How wild would it be if we spent a couple months exploring this beautiful peninsula of Mexico? Shortly after making the big decision to go for it in the New Year, the founders of The Van Life app announced that they were kicking off a Baja to Alaska Tour at the end of January through July. We couldn’t believe the timing!…
Everything You Need to Know about Visiting Joshua Tree National Park
This past winter we toyed with the idea of staying in a mountain cabin with snow, or somewhere relatively warm. Being from the Central Valley of California, we’re not necessarily sticklers for a white Christmas. We’re used to the sunshine and crisp weather in December! Comfort took precedence in our decision, so we opted for a place that’s been on our national park bucket list for a while: Joshua Tree National Park.
2019: A Year in Review
It's hard to believe that 2019 has come and gone! Last year at this time, we were quietly creating a vision for Our Great Big Adventure. And now here we are, living our dream! I'm always amazed as we reflect on the year prior. We had so many great memories in 2019! It truly was a year of personal growth and risk taking for all of us. Here's a quick recap of our adventures!
