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  • San Francisco Road Trips Hero
    Road Trip Tips,  Destination Guides

    8 Epic San Francisco Road Trips to Plan Right Now

    November 4, 2021 / 14 Comments

    Ready to start planning your next trip? Plan one of these road trips from San Francisco and explore all that Northern California has to offer.

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  • Pacific Coast Highway Rental Hero
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    7 Tips to Pick a Perfect Pacific Coast Highway Car Rental

    October 26, 2021 / 37 Comments

    Want to drive the Pacific Coast Highway? The PCH is an unforgettable road trip, and here's how to arrange the best Pacific Coast Highway car rental.

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  • Washington Coast Road Trip Itinerary
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    The Perfect Washington Coast Road Trip: 23 Stops to Plan

    October 7, 2021 / 12 Comments

    The Washington Coast is a great place to explore by car, no matter your budget. ortime. Here are the best stops to plan on a Washington Coast road trip.

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  • Pacific Coast Highway Hotels Hero
    Road Trip Tips,  Travel Tips

    The 17 Best Hotels Along the Pacific Coast Highway

    June 1, 2021 / 2 Comments

    As you plan your PCH road trip, you'll need to choose overnight stops. Here are the best hotels along the Pacific Coast Highway.

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  • Los Angeles Road Trips Hero
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    11 Epic Los Angeles Road Trips to Plan Right Now

    April 6, 2021 / No Comments

    Need to escape L.A.? Never fear: these Los Angeles road trips will inspire you to pack up and hit the road – from the Sierras to Baja.

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  • West Coast National Parks Road Trip Hero
    Road Trip Tips,  Itineraries,  National Park Travel

    23 Epic Stops for Your West Coast National Parks Road Trip

    February 2, 2021 / 8 Comments

    Planning a West Coast road trip to visit the national parks? Here's an epic itinerary to visit them all – and other sights too.

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  • Colorado National Park Road Trip Hero
    Road Trip Tips,  Destination Guides,  National Park Travel

    How to Plan an Epic Colorado National Park Road Trip

    January 12, 2021 / 17 Comments

    Want to visit all four of colorful Colorado's national parks? This 7-day Colorado national park road trip itinerary will help you do just that!

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  • Olympic Peninsula Hero
    Destination Guides,  Itineraries,  Road Trip Tips

    An Olympic Peninsula Road Trip: 2 Itineraries, 11 Must-See Stops

    January 5, 2021 / 22 Comments

    Are you planning an Olympic Peninsula road trip? Here's everything you need to plan an unforgettable drive 'round the Olympic Peninsula.

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  • California Coast Road Trip - Big Sur 1
    Itineraries,  Road Trip Tips

    A California Coast Road Trip: San Francisco to San Diego Drive

    December 11, 2020 / 34 Comments

    Road tripping the CA coast? This California coast road trip itinerary highlights the best sights of the Pacific coast, updated for 2021.

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Hi! I’m Valerie! 👋🏻


 
I travel with my trusty valise and my husband, Mr. V.

I started this site to share my travel stories and inspiration to help you complete bucket list trips. I’m also a not-so-secret space nerd and speak fluent emoji! ✌🏻
 
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