Big Adventures

We love exploring new places, especially somewhere with unfamiliar foods and traditions or unique crafts that we can learn. We’re working our way around the world and we’ll share the discoveries from our Big Adventures outside of the Golden State. All of our itineraries and reviews will be included so you know what to avoid and what’s not to miss!

Coeur d'Alene (CDA) is a super quaint city in Northwest Idaho, known for its proximity to the lakes and hosting an Ironman race. We came for a friend's wedding and
photo of sunset on Mount Haleakalā, Maui
Maui is a main hub and typical entry point into the islands. It's a great option that's inbetween ultra touristy Big Island and low-key Kauai. There's plenty to do -
photo of bird of paradise at Allerton Garden, Kauai
Kauai is the island you go to really unwind and experience island living. It has an amazing contrast of climate zones and environments all within one island: one side of
Photo of the sunset, Rio, Brazil
I apologize beforehand, as this trip was a little different for us. We blindly tagged along on a group trip, staying with some host families and mostly relied on Google
Portland Food carts photo
There's a rumor going around that Californians are migrating to Oregon due to the skyrocketing cost of living in the Bay Area. While I will neither confirm nor deny our