I used to believe that I was the kind of person who went on vacation to lay on the beach and relax. Just sink my feet into the sand, soak in the hot sun and stare at the ocean. In the same spot, on repeat for days. Even typing it now I believe that about myself. And yet, my trips reflect a different kind of traveler. Maybe that’s it. Maybe I want to vacation one way and travel another. Those words, vacation and travel, are often used interchangeably but they really reflect different experiences. Lately our trips have naturally become true travels. I do find time to relax but I…
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Idyllic Day in Laguna
It’s a tough call but probably my favorite day during our recent southern California trip was when we headed north from Oceanside to check out Laguna. Like most of our days we started with a great coffee and avocado toast fix from Revolution Roasters. I realize how snobby this sounds but I’m not quick to recommend coffee places for the coffee. I’ve been to tons of coffee shops that are adorable and fun and trendy and many with yummy treats/foods. Coffee shops that have coffee I’d actually recommend are much harder to come by. Revolution Roasters is the real deal. Both Hubs and I are were super pleased with the…
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Outdoor Day in La Jolla Area
Looking for a fun outdoor way to spend the day in the La Jolla area? Well, you could probably just show up and wing it because it’s frankly a beautiful and fun area with so much to offer. If you need a little inspo, though, here’s what how we spent our vacay day dedicated to the La Jolla/Torrey Pines area. We were staying in Oceanside. After breakfast at home we hit the road and headed south to Torrey Pines State Reserve. A quick research for an appropriate hike involving littles lead us to Guy Fleming Trail. This is a 0.8 mile loop trail with stunning ocean views and glorious wildflowers. This…
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What to Eat in Kauai with Kids
There’s so much to enjoy in Kauai…the beach, the ocean, the canyons, the mountains, the people. Not to be forgotten, though, is the food! Like any travel junkies we experience our destinations via food. Kauai did not disappoint. Here were our favorites: Acai bowls Acai berries are a reddish, purple fruit from the acai palm tree. It’s touted as a superfood rich in antioxidants. Frozen and blended acai makes the perfect base for a smoothie bowl. The Kauai touch is toppings of macadamia nuts, fresh coconut, bananas, berries, papaya. Drizzle on peanut butter, freshly made granola and you cannot have a better experience. Our absolute favorite spot was Kalalea…
