Five Can’t Miss Stops on Your Oregon Coast Road Trip

I’ve had the pleasure of driving the majority of the Pacific Coast Highway (“PCH”) including large swaths of the Oregon Coast on multiple occasions between June and September, mostly traveling solo. There’s only a small section of the northern Oregon…

Active Colorado Getaway Manitou Springs: What to do if you have 1, 2, or 3 days

Where do you go when you travel full-time but need a little weekend getaway? Manitou Springs, Colorado, a charming historic small-town just outside of Colorado Springs that is active, affordable, and a little quirky. I’m just back from my second…

Instant Coffee That Doesn’t Suck: The Best Coffees for Travel & Outdoor Adventures (Hiking, Camping, Backpacking)

I grew up on instant coffee. Ok, it wasn’t like it was fed to me in a bottle, but for years, I watched my parents prepare their morning cup by heating water in the microwave then adding a spoon or two…

Iron Mountain: A San Diego Classic…and Good Female Solo Hike

†Iron Mountain is a “classic” San Diego hike, meaning its accessible and it feels like everyone knows about it and has done it.  You more or less have to do it at least once if you live here. I did…

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