As a Portland, Oregon native, I’ve often joked that the rainy season here stretches from Halloween until the Fourth of July. And it’s not the kind of aggressive but short thunderstorms that you often get in the south. It’s a drizzly, gloomy, unrelenting kind of rain. The kind that is just light enough that you…
Category: Travel Guides
The Best of Bend, Oregon: 15 Things You Must Do During Your Visit
Bend is a darling little mountain town nestled at the base of the Cascades, along the Deschutes River in Central Oregon. And with its many rivers, mountains, hiking trails, lakes, and clear, crisp, high desert climate, it is the ideal home for adventure-lovers. It is also home to plenty of craft breweries and restaurants serving…
Holiday Gift Guide: 13 Awesome New Travel Gadgets
The holidays are just around the corner! And no doubt you’ve got at least one friend who has been bitten by the travel bug and is already planning their 2019 getaway. These clever gadgets are the perfect gifts for avid travelers as they are lightweight, compact, and can hold up to wear and tear. No…
7 Amazing Hotels Near the Great Smoky Mountains
Located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the entire national park system. People from near and far make the drive to see this gorgeous park that is full of hiking trails, scenic driving routes, and wildlife. When planning your trip to…
65 Things To Do in New Orleans (Besides Bourbon Street)
“If there was no New Orleans, America would just be a bunch of free people dying of boredom.” Whether you call it the Crescent City, the Big Easy, NOLA or New Orleans, once you visit you may never want to leave. Unfortunately some visitors think that the whole city revolves around Bourbon Street and the…
6 Stunning Short Hikes in the Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited park in the entire national park system. And for good reason. It has numerous scenic driving tours, plenty of amazing lookouts along the roads, and well-maintained hiking trails that range from easy to strenuous. The month of October is especially spectacular in the park as…
The Hai Van Pass: A Motorbike Adventure in Vietnam
The Hai Van Pass, otherwise known as Ocean Cloud Pass, is a ~12 mile stretch of roadway between the cities of Da Nang and Hue. The National Route 1A road snakes up the side of the mountain with stunning views of the Da Nang Bay 1,600 feet below. The road has countless bends with poor visibility…
What to Pack for a Vacation in Vietnam
Planning a trip to Vietnam? The country is very diverse in terms of landscape and climate so figuring out what you should pack can be incredibly challenging. We spent 3 months exploring Vietnam from July to October and encountered extreme heat, a lot of rain, and a few chilly days. We spent time trekking through…
56 Weird & Wonderful Things to do in Portland, Oregon
Portland is really… REALLY weird. We might have stolen the “keep Portland weird” catchphrase from Austin, Texas but I’d argue that if our Unipiper was leading us into a battle over weirdness, we would undoubtedly win. If you’re headed to Portland and want to get a little weird, here are 56 ways to do it….
Planning a Trip to Vietnam? Don’t Miss These Highlights!
Vietnam is a stunningly beautiful and diverse country with lovely people and delectable cuisine. It’s truly one of the most amazing countries in the world and if it’s not yet on your bucket list – it should be! We were lucky enough to spend 3 months exploring Vietnam and have compiled a list of the…
Guide to Da Nang, Vietnam: The Top 14 Things To Do
Da Nang is a large, bustling city that offers spectacular mountain views, white sandy beaches, and plenty of activities to keep adults and kids entertained for hours! You’ll need at least 3 days in the town of Da Nang to explore all of the highlights – and even more to spend time relaxing at your…
Guide to Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, Vietnam
During our 3 month trip to Vietnam, one question plagued us for our entire trip. “Are you going to that new giant hand bridge?” The Golden Bridge in Sun World Ba Na Hills had just opened in June of 2018 and photos of those giant, ancient-looking hands were flooding people’s social media feeds. We weren’t…
