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The 6 Best Day Trips From Las Vegas

Post author:Wendy
Post published:July 16, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA Las Vegas United States
Post comments:7 Comments

Fabulous Day Trips From Las Vegas. Jason and I love Las Vegas. In fact we really, really love Vegas. The hotels are amazing, the food is delicious, and the shows…

Best Hiking Trails In Orange County For Couples

Post author:Wendy
Post published:July 4, 2021
Post category:Orange County California
Post comments:4 Comments

Our Favorite Hiking Trails In Orange County. Jason and I love to hike, both near and far. We’ve been hiking in Orange County, California--where we live--for over ten years. Some…

What To Do In Newport Beach This Summer

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 15, 2021
Post category:California Newport Beach
Post comments:3 Comments

Things To Do In Newport Beach This Summer Last year Jason and I moved to Newport Beach and have spent every spare moment exploring our new home. Specifically, we moved…

What To Do in Paso Robles In One Day

Post author:Wendy
Post published:May 17, 2021
Post category:California Paso Robles Travel in the USA
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Jason and I have always loved the Central Coast and Central California, but for some reason, we’ve never made it to Paso Robles, a town well known for its wineries.…

Why You Should Visit Sequoia National Park In Winter

Post author:Wendy
Post published:April 5, 2021
Post category:California Sequoia National Park
Post comments:7 Comments

I remember visiting Sequoia National Park as a kid, but just barely. My memories are of really big trees and that’s about it. So when I was invited by Visit…

Ferry ride between Balboa Peninsula and Island

Fun Things To Do On Balboa Island

Post author:Wendy
Post published:February 8, 2021
Post category:Travel in the USA Balboa Island California
Post comments:1 Comment

Things To Do On Balboa Island For Couples Recently we moved from Irvine to Newport Beach. Specifically we moved to Balboa Peninsula, a small section of the city wedged between…

The Perfect Day Trip To Joshua Tree

Post author:Wendy
Post published:October 18, 2020
Post category:Joshua Tree Uncategorized
Post comments:5 Comments

I’ve fallen in love with Joshua Tree, both the town and national park. In the past year I’ve visited three times and I’m already planning my return trip in spring…

7 Awesome Things To Do In Santa Monica

Post author:Wendy
Post published:September 14, 2020
Post category:Los Angeles
Post comments:8 Comments

I’ve been to Santa Monica dozens of times over the years, but for some reason I’d never stayed here overnight. Since I’ve lived in Southern California for thirty years, Santa…

7 Things To Do In Mammoth Lakes In the Summer

Post author:Wendy
Post published:August 8, 2020
Post category:United States Mammoth Lakes
Post comments:13 Comments

I don’t ski, so I never took much interest in Mammoth Lakes. Then a friend familiar with the area--who also doesn’t ski--told me what a great place it is in…

Hiking In Laguna Beach–5 Trails To Try

Post author:Wendy
Post published:June 15, 2020
Post category:Orange County
Post comments:5 Comments

Hiking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Laguna Beach, but it turns out this city is home to many scenic trails of…

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.