Author Archives: Krista Simmons

The New Airstream and REI Trailer Is the Smartest, Most Sustainable Collab of the Summer

Airstream and REI Co-op have introduced what could quite possibly be the coolest collaboration of the summer. The new Special… Read More

What Heat Wave? Keep Cool During Summer Trips with These 13 Items.

The summer heat waves and extreme weather events have arrived with gusto, and they don’t show any sign of mellowing out anytime soon. Read More

From Bright Pink Birkenstocks to Fluorescent Suitcases, Bring Barbiecore and Ken-Ergy on Your Next Trip with This Gear

If it seems like Barbie pink is everywhere, you’re not wrong. The marketing team for the film has done a brilliant job of making… Read More

It’s the Most Expensive Time in History to Book Flights. Take These Epic Road Trips Instead.

While it’s true that nearly every element of travel from hotels to gas and meals are at an all-time high, there’s perhaps no sector… Read More

These Are Readers’ All Encompassing Hacks for Pain-Free, Savvy Summer Travel

This summer, I’ve been sharing my all-encompassing travel tips in our weekly pop-up newsletter, from how to plan a perfect last-minute… Read More

These Are the Ultimate Bucket-List Restaurants in California, According to the Michelin Guide

Recently in Oakland, Michelin Guide announced its 2023 Stars for California, which included four new Green Star restaurants, and six new… Read More

A Record-Breaking Heat Dome Is Intensifying in the West. Here’s How to Stay Safe While Traveling.

A punishing heat dome is ballooning throughout the country, specifically in the West, where on Sunday, the temperature in Furnace Creek in Death Valley… Read More

If You’re Checking a Bag, You’re Traveling Wrong—Here’s the Right Way to Pack a Carry-on Bag

This article is part of our six-week, limited edition newsletter series, Last-Minute, Low-Stress Travel, which will give you the tips and trips to make… Read More

Here’s How to See the Northern Lights Tonight and Tomorrow (If You’re Lucky)

The luminous glow seen around the magnetic poles of the northern and southern hemispheres known as the aurora borealis is a bucket list event… Read More

I Survived Survival School, and Here’s What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

When I spoke to Thomas Coyne, the founder of the Thomas Coyne Survival School, I was completely inspired by how he empowered people… Read More

You Don’t Have to Travel to Italy to Experience Epic Agritourismo Farm Stays—There Are Some Right Here in the West

The launch of the regenerative farm stays through a new company called Sagra has long been on our… Read More

The Historic Sea Ranch Lodge Underwent a Major Renovation—Tour the Stunning Space

Situated along a rugged stretch of Sonoma County’s coastline marked by dramatic layers of fog, gulls, and sweetgrass lies the historic… Read More

These Are the Best Summer Travel Movies to Watch to Get Inspired (Or Catch In-Flight)

Summer travel is officially at its peak. Instagram Stories from European vacations are flowing into your feed, and serious FOMO is starting to… Read More

It’s Never Been So Hard to Get a Campsite—These Hacks Will Score You the Best Spot

This article is part of our six-week, limited edition newsletter series, Last-Minute, Low-Stress Travel, which will give you the tips and trips to make… Read More

It’s Not Too Late to Book an Epic Last-Minute Road Trip—Here’s How

This summer is a big one for the travel industry, with numbers climbing well above pre-pandemic levels. But if you haven’t gotten around to… Read More

These Are the Best Small-Space Grills (And They’re Also Perfect for Camping)

While the idea of someday owning a Big Green Egg or Yoder Smoker is still major… Read More

6 Secret Ways to Find Cheap Flights

Knowing how to find cheap last-minute flights is a bit of a game of roulette. While stats show that the best rates on… Read More

These Are the Absolute Best Healthy Road Trip Snacks of All Time

‘Tis the season for roadtrips, and what’s a road trip without good snacks? We’ve gathered some of our team’s all-time favorite munchies, many… Read More

The Top 10 Summer Travel Nightmares You’ll Encounter (And How to Deal with Them)

This article is part of our six-week, limited edition newsletter series, Last-Minute, Low-Stress Travel, which will give you the tips and trips to… Read More

These 10 Books Are the Beach Reads You Need for Summer

There’s no better time to tuck into a great book than on summer vacation. We’ve gathered the most popular recently published books set… Read More

This New Waikiki Hotel Is the Surf Shack of Your Wildest Dreams

A new boutique lifestyle hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii has officially opened its doors, and the only thing that’s more exciting than its supremely… Read More

Every Traveler Visits This Grocery Store When They Come to L.A. Here’s What You Have to Buy.

If it feels like Erewhon Market has completely taken over the TikTok For You Page in recent months, it’s because… Read More

These Are the Best Airlines in the U.S. to Fly for Summer Travel

Despite inflation, it’s been projected that this summer is going to be a big one for travel, with numbers climbing well above pre-pandemic levels,… Read More

This Ground-Breaking Deal Will Keep the Colorado River from Running Dry (at Least Temporarily)

The Colorado River is a vital source of water and electricity for the West, and is the mainline of both residential and farm life,… Read More