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  • Pacific Coast Highway Rental Hero
    Destination Guides,  Road Trip Tips

    7 Tips to Pick a Perfect Pacific Coast Highway Car Rental

    October 26, 2021 / 32 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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  • Seattle Houseboat Airbnbs Hero
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    The 12 Best Seattle Houseboats on Airbnb & VRBO

    October 15, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Ready for adventure on your next trip? Book one of these Seattle houseboats on Airbnb then drift off after a day of fun on the water.

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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 - Seattle - View from Kerry Park
    Packing Lists for Travel

    10 Essentials You Need to Pack for Seattle in Any Season

    August 6, 2021 / 7 Comments

    Heading to Seattle for a weekend getaway or as part of a Pacific Coast Highway road trip? Here's what you need to pack for Seattle, a Pacific Northwest gem!

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  • Long Beach, WA - Hero
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    The 9 Best Things to Do in Long Beach, WA for a Weekend Trip

    June 16, 2021 / 10 Comments

    Planning a weekend trip to the PNW coast? Here are the best things to do in Long Beach, Washington, plus where to stay, eat, and drink.

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  • Seattle Weekend Getaways - Long Beach View
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    The 23 Best Coastal Towns in Washington on the Pacific & Salish Sea

    June 8, 2021 / 2 Comments

    Want to explore the shores of Washington's many waterways? Here are the best coastal towns in Washington, from Bellingham to Long Beach.

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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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  • 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 โ€“ย and other sights too.

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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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Hi! Iโ€™m Valerie! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป



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. Iโ€™m also a not-so-secret space nerd and speak fluent emoji! โœŒ๐Ÿป

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Through my site I promote travel to lands, including Alaska, Canada, and the Western U.S., which are the traditional lands of Indigenous and First Nations peoples.

With respect, I make a formal land acknowledgement, extending my appreciation and respect to the past and present people of these lands.

To learn more about the peoples who call these lands home, I invite you to explore Native Land.

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