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 spent a leisurely week hiking in the Coeur d’Alene National forest and walking through the downtown area. It’s a great city for outdoor and water […]
Category: Big Adventures
Maui, Hawaii
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 – like learn how to scuba dive! – whether you’re looking for luxurious relaxation or beautiful outdoor adventures. Spend a day split between golfing on the […]
Kauai, Hawaii
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 the island is dry as a desert and one side is wet as the tropics, where rainclouds roll in at anytime. You have black sand […]
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 Translate. Below is a recollection of my feelings of the trip, hopefully it will still do its part to entice you to visit this extraordinary […]
Portland, Oregon
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 interest in the idea, I will admit that our trip to Portland spawned mainly from a take me anywhere search off Kayak, comparing the absurd […]