A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
Everything I read online about the Captain Cook Monument trail (also known as the Ka’Awaloa Trail) on the Big Island of Hawaii made it out to be the hardest hike ever, with a brutal descent and no shade on an unmaintained trail. I have to admit, it scared me, and I was nervous about doing […] Read more…
OK, I only went to a couple of places in Louisiana – I didn’t even make it to the State Capital of Baton Rouge – so this Louisiana food guide is by no means extensive, but I ate so many incredible meals in the two places that I did go to in Louisiana – Lafayette […] Read more…
How would you like to spend 3 days in Denver? If it is a destination you haven’t previously considered, let me change your mind with this detailed Denver Itinerary. Denver. The Mile High City. The gateway to the majestic Rocky Mountains and a city with more sunshine days per year than Florida (and not a […] Read more…
If you are planning a trip to Acadia National Park in Fall – and you should be because it’s incredible – then read on to find out the best things to do in Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island when the leaves are turning. Stephen King is the one that first introduced me to […] Read more…
When people think of Massachusetts, Boston is what usually comes to mind. And I love Boston, but this post is an ode to the best small towns in Massachusetts because they are what charmed me most about the state – especially during fall. I spent a month in total in New England during fall over […] Read more…
Want to find out how to see the best of Boston in 2 days? Then read my 2 days in Boston Itinerary which covers the best things to do in the city. If you asked me before I started my East Coast Fall Road Trip what city I was most looking forward to visiting I […] Read more…
Want to know the best natural hot springs in Idaho to visit this summer (or any time) – then read on! One of my biggest travel highlights last year was our road trip through Idaho – wow, did I fall in love with this massively underrated state! During our two weeks roadtripping through Idaho, the […] Read more…
If you are planning a trip to Golden and don’t want to miss any of the must-sees but also don’t want to spend the earth, then keep reading to find out the best things to do in Golden CO – all of them free or inexpensive! Golden is a sweet mountain town in Colorado that […] Read more…
Planning a trip to Waikiki but are nervous about dealing with large crowds? Luckily there are lots of fun and affordable things to do in Waikiki to escape the crowds. Visiting Waikiki is on many a bucket list of things to do in Oahu. Which is why escaping the crowds in Waikiki is easier said […] Read more…
Want to find out the best hikes in Golden to work up a sweat and see some incredible scenery? I got you! Add these awesome Golden hikes to your Denver or Golden Itinerary. Golden, Colorado is a beautiful mountain town located at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills in a river valley. It is […] Read more…