3 of the Must-Do Best Day Trips from Portland, Oregon

Portland is such a unique and special city in the US. My husband and I spent three weeks in Oregon, one of said weeks staying in Portland and we honestly fell in love with the city. There aren’t many cities in the US with such proximity to mountains AND the ocean and that’s just partContinue reading “3 of the Must-Do Best Day Trips from Portland, Oregon”

10 Fun Things to Do in Portland, Maine

Are you looking up New England towns for a quick weekend getaway and asking yourself, “Is Portland, Maine worth visiting?” because the answer is absolutely yes. The east coast’s Portland is honestly so cute and definitely worth a stop on your New England trip. I’ve been three separate times and each time I’m enchanted byContinue reading “10 Fun Things to Do in Portland, Maine”

8 Fun Things to Do on Peaks Island in Maine

Finding yourself wanting to take the ferry from Portland, Maine over to Peaks Island for a day? Well, if the island life is one you subscribe to, Peaks Island will not disappoint. This is a tiny island that is truly about living slow and enjoying the natural beauty around you. You’re not going to findContinue reading “8 Fun Things to Do on Peaks Island in Maine”

Abiqua Falls Hike • Guide to This Oregon Waterfall Near Portland

Oregon is home to many gorgeous and famous waterfall hikes, and Abiqua Falls has to be one of the most beautiful. It’s so unique, so special, and an overall not very difficult hike assuming weather is in your favor. So if you’re wanting to plan a day trip from Portland or are somewhere near SilverContinue reading “Abiqua Falls Hike • Guide to This Oregon Waterfall Near Portland”

5 of the Best Lobster Rolls in Portland, Maine

If you’re like me and you’re spending any amount of time in Maine, you’re going to attempt to eat a lobster roll at every meal. And you know what? I love that for us. And something else I love for us is that Portland literally has so many incredible options for lobster rolls. You canContinue reading “5 of the Best Lobster Rolls in Portland, Maine”

13 Machu Picchu Travel Tips • What to Know Before You Go

Machu Picchu is on so many people’s bucket lists and that is for good reason. Hell, it was on mine too! It’s this incredible slice of history built in the most magical scenery that is unlike anything else in the world. It has absolutely earned being one of the New Wonders of the Modern World,Continue reading “13 Machu Picchu Travel Tips • What to Know Before You Go”

2 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu • Complete Guide & Best Tour

So you’re trying to decide which Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu works best for your schedule? I have 100% been there. You start by Googling “how long is the Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu?” and then panic a little. You’re thinking to yourself that the Inca Trail is something you HAVE to doContinue reading “2 Day Inca Trail Hike to Machu Picchu • Complete Guide & Best Tour”

What to Expect on Peru’s Laguna 69 Hike

If you’re looking for one of the best day hikes in Peru, look no further than the absolutely stunning Laguna 69 trek. This hike quite literally ends at some of the bluest water I’ve ever seen in the world. And that’s not just my eyes, it has shown up on many a “bluest water inContinue reading “What to Expect on Peru’s Laguna 69 Hike”

30 Peru Travel Tips • First Timer’s Guide

Are you heading to Peru for the first time? Or, maybe not the first time but definitely need a refresher on things to know before you go? I’ve got you covered! I started putting together this list of Peru travel tips while I was still there – in cabs and in vans on the wayContinue reading “30 Peru Travel Tips • First Timer’s Guide”