A Travel Blog by Katie Chavez
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. This is why escaping the crowds in Waikiki is easier said […] Read more…
This post was written in June 2021 as I was preparing to go on a Great Lakes Road Trip. I hope it inspires you to do your own Great Lakes Road Trip! I know I have briefly mentioned in my recent travel recaps that we are planning a big Great Lakes Road Trip this summer, […] 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…
If you are planning a trip to Oahu, make sure you don’t miss North Shore Oahu – home to laidback Hawaiian surf culture, gorgeous beaches, and delicious dining. Read on to find out the best things to do on the North Shore. I have visited four Hawaiian islands in total over the past 12 years […] Read more…
Got some time to spare on your Denver trip? Take a day trip to one of these beautiful mountain towns near Denver – you won’t regret it! A lot of people that haven’t been to Denver assume it is a mountain city. It is known as the Mile High City after all so I can’t […] Read more…
If you are visiting LA and want to go somewhere beautiful that is a little off the beaten path, don’t miss the South Bay. Here are the best things to do in South Bay to get you started… During my first couple of visits to Los Angeles, I did the usual tourist stuff: Hollywood Boulevard, […] Read more…
There are so many fun things to do in Seward AK and it was one of my favorite places I visited in Alaska. If you are planning a trip to Alaska, don’t miss Seward! After four days in Alaska’s big smoke, I was more than ready to leave. It wasn’t that I hated Anchorage, but […] Read more…
I had it pointed out to me a while ago that everything I post about the United States on my Facebook is negative. And, he was kinda right. Since Trump got in, and even now with the Democrats back in power, I have been feeling pretty negative about U.S. politics and the future of the […] Read more…
Do you want to visit Denali National Park as a budget traveler but don’t know where to start with your planning? This Denali National Park Budget Guide is aimed at solo budget travelers – so read on! One of the main places that most people traveling to Alaska want to experience is Denali National Park, […] Read more…
I overcame my fear of small planes by doing a Denali Flightseeing tour during my time in Alaska – here’s why you should add Denali Flightseeing to your Alaska Itinerary. I never thought I would have the courage to fly in a tiny plane, I found large commercial planes scary enough. I certainly never imagined […] Read more…