Wendy, Author at Empty Nesters Hit the Road

5 Really Fun Things To Do In Visalia

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 18, 2021
Post category:California Visalia
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Jason and I had the privilege of visiting Visalia twice this past year. Unless you live in the area, you probably don’t know much about this mid-sized city in California,…

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California In The Fall–7 Terrific Destinations

Post author:Wendy
Post published:November 8, 2021
Post category:California
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While the East Coast gets much of the attention for fall destinations in the U.S, California really packs a punch this time of year. The weather is cooler, but not…

Ghost Town Of Bodie–5 Tips For Visiting This Eerie Place

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 30, 2021
Post category:California
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I’ve long heard of the ghost town of Bodie, but waited until my third visit to the Eastern Sierra Nevadas to finally visit. Here’s my advice--don’t wait to visit Bodie.…

Horseshoe Bend to Antelope Canyon–The Perfect Day in Page Arizona

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 24, 2021
Post category:Arizona
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Antelope Canyon not only met my expectations, but far exceeded it. I’d seen the pictures, and I assumed it would be something Jason and I would enjoy, but it was…

How To Spend One Day In Zion National Park

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 3, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA Utah
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Let me start with a warning. This article does not include Angel’s Landing or The Narrows. I assume that these two wildly popular trails are amazing experiences, but for our…

Exploring The Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls On Electric Bikes

Post author:Wendy
Post published:September 4, 2021
Post category:Portland United States
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I was recently offered the chance to experience the Columbia River Gorge waterfalls on an electric bike tour and jumped at the chance. I’ve been to this National Scenic Area--the…

8 Fabulous Things To Do In San Diego At Night

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 25, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA California San Diego
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I lived in San Diego for four years while attending college, and I’ve returned hundreds of times over the years. I really love this town! The ocean is always nearby,…

Wine Tasting In Napa Valley–Everything You Need To Know

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 16, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA California Napa Napa
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It had been many years since my last visit to Napa Valley, so I was beyond excited to return. I was looking forward to visiting several wineries, dining on gourmet…

7 Awesome Things To Do In Vegas Besides Gambling

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 6, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA Las Vegas
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What’s the first thing you think of when you hear Vegas? For many people, it’s casinos and gambling. And I must admit, I love walking through a casino. All those…

LA To San Francisco Road Trip–The Perfect Itinerary

Post author:Wendy
Post published:July 31, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA California
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I may be biased, but I think California has the best road trips in the world. A state with nine national parks, 280 state parks, 840 miles of coastline, and…

We’re Wendy and Jason Lee and we're Empty Nesters who love to travel. We're always eager to visit new countries, but we get just as excited to explore in our own backyard of Southern California.

Most of the time we travel as a couple, but when schedules permit, we also enjoy traveling as a family with our two grown children. And if friends or family can join us, that's even better!

When we travel we prioritize comfort--a nice hotel room, good food and wine, and great tours. This isn't always the cheapest option, so we've discovered plenty of travel hacks to make it possible.