Though I’ve traveled to more than 20 countries and hiked more than 400 miles of trails, I had no idea that one of the most amazing hikes in the world was in my home state. Yosemite deserves all the fame it gets. It’s one of a kind with the lush quantity and variety of …
When you plan your family vacations, what are you looking for? Do you need rest and relaxation? Do you search out the best food? Do you need pampering? Are you looking for new experiences? What type of memories do you want to create?
Coming from Southern California, we had pretty high standards when it came to looking for awesome waves to surf. After traveling through 15 countries on our road trip through Europe, these were our favorite surf destinations. Each one offers a unique experience both in the water and out. By far, our favorite area was the …
I’ve lived in San Diego all my life and I thought I knew everything there was to do in America’s Finest City especially when it came to hiking in San Diego. That is, until El Nino’s onslaught of storms kept us our oceans polluted with runoff and the surrounding vicinity too wet to do much outside. …
Pipeline. Tea’hapoo. Cloudbreak. These are just a few world class breaks that I will never be able to surf. But just because I’m not a world-class surfer, doesn’t mean I can’t roam the globe looking for really good waves in very beautiful locations. I love my home breaks in San Diego, but the sense of …
It’s hard to beleive places like this still exist in the world. A place that can only be reached by foot– a place that has stood untouched for centuries– a place that contains more beauty than any traveller could dream of. Hiking the Cinque Terre is a one of a kind experience that adventurer should …
Hidden beneath Italian tourist traps like Lake Como, Milan, and Venice lies the Italian Alps’ greatest treasure. . . Arco: a climber’s paradise. Past Lake Garda, in between a gorgeous intersection of the Alps, is a gem that holds adventure, beauty, and fun. With more than a thousand routes in the area, great campgrounds within …
We hike a lot in the United States, but hiking with kids in the U.K. is a completely different experience. For one, a lot of the hikes require scrambling over rocks to get to the summit. They are perfectly safe, however, if you have any fear of heights, they will test your nerves for sure. …
We love rock climbing! It’s a great family activity that we can all do together, it puts you in some of the most beautiful scenery, and we love how friendly and helpful the community of fellow rock climbers is. While we still love surfing, we can’t all paddle out together (and if we did, we aren’t …
Our family went on a twenty-five day surfing trip to Costa Rica. We explored four different Costa Rica surfing beaches- Pavones, Nosara/Playa Guiones, Playa Negra, and Punta Uva. I’ve broken down each spot based on wave quality, accommodations, and foodto help you decide where to go on your next surfing adventure Costa Rica Surfing Beaches #1: Pavones Waves …
There are so many hikes to do in Norway. The best way to immerse yourself in the incredible scenery of fjords, snow-capped mountains, and thousand foot waterfalls is via trails. Norway is one of the best places to hike and takes you to some amazing campgrounds. Take your time to enjoy the beautiful drives along …
We spend a lot of time on our road trips hiking with our 5 kids. At the start of each trip it was easy to get 4 miles out of them, but towards the end, the novelty of hiking starts to wear off and we have to get creative, especially with our then 4 and …
