Author Archives: Krista Simmons

6 Tired Travel Trends We’re Ready to Say Goodbye to in 2023

The thing about trends is, they’re not timeless. And that applies to fashion design, decor, and even to the travel industry, where there’s… Read More

These Are the Days You Can Visit National Parks for Free

There’s nothing more glorious than visiting one of our country’s National Parks—unless your visit is free, that is. The National Parks Service has… Read More

Amtrak Is Having a Massive Sale, and It’s Full Steam Ahead on Our Travel Plans

We’re suckers for a good sale and boy do we love train travel, so this announcement from Amtrak is a real wing… Read More

Everyone’s Favorite In-Flight Cookie Got a Krispy Kreme Upgrade

Brace yourself for the sugar coma and book in that cheat day. There’s a culinary mashup launching this week that travelers and lovers of… Read More

Visit These Cozy Winter Retreats to Reach Peak Hygge

With winter storms pummeling the West, I’m seriously daydreaming of some winter travel. Here in L.A. it’s wet, dreary, and far from cheery;… Read More

Alaska Airlines Is Offering $39 Flights to Fuel Your Winter Wanderlust (But the Sale Ends Soon!)

If you’re like us and want to start booking some travel in the New Year, you’re in luck. Alaska Airlines just announced a massive… Read More

These Exciting 2023 Hotel Openings Prove It’s Time to Start Planning

We’re all about manifesting great adventures this time of year, and these new hotel openings slated for 2023 are definitely giving us something… Read More

Here’s Where You Need to Travel, Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Astrology has been around for centuries, but it’s experienced something of a resurgence as of late, with tarot readers and crystal shops gaining cult… Read More

Southwest Airlines Cancels Thousands of Flights Resulting in a Complete Travel Meltdown

With the bomb cyclone punishing most of the US, we all knew holiday travel was going to be a mess. But the… Read More

A Fierce ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Storm Brings Dangerous Conditions and Holiday Travel Cancellations

According to the National Weather Service, a powerful winter storm known as a “bomb cyclone” will produce a multitude of… Read More

What’s Next for California Cougars After the Death of Legendary P-22?

The story of P-22 is as legendary as a Hollywood script. The bachelor puma lived in the heart of Los Angeles, and traversed two… Read More

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Snuggle up with a good book. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your favorite adventurer or wanting to cozy up with one… Read More

Better Than Cider, This is the Apple-iest Apple Drink We’ve Ever Tried

In the flurry of seasonal winter beverages, there are the pumpkin spice girlies and there are the apple queens. If you’re one who… Read More

These Holiday Travel Hacks Will Keep You Stress-Free (and They’re Mostly Under $90)

It’s taken a lifetime of travel to get my routine dialed in, but I finally feel like I’ve gotten things (mostly) down to a… Read More

Forget Charcuterie, Cheese, and Butter Boards—The Tinned Fish Board Is the Tastiest, Trendiest Way to Entertain

Tinned fish is being popped open everywhere these days, from the chef’s counter at fine dining restaurants to tin-fluencers on TikTok’s FYP. And in… Read More

The Newest Place to Stay in Yellowstone Is Peak Glamping (Adventure Concierge Included)

If you’re as obsessed with Yellowstone as we are (both the National Park and the TV show,) then hold on to… Read More

Mauna Loa Volcano Is Erupting. Here’s What Travelers to Hawai’i Need to Know.

Update: As of December 13, the Mauna Loa lava activity has paused and there is no new lava outside the vent. Kīlauea also is… Read More

10 Reasons Why You Need to Visit This Historic, Design-Driven Los Angeles Neighborhood

West Adams, a neighborhood situated in South Los Angeles, has been a hub for Black artists and creators since the 1940s. And though it… Read More

Salmon Will Run Free for the First Time in 100 Years Thanks to History’s Largest Dam Removal Project

The U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced on Thursday approval of an act that seeks to restore habitat for endangered… Read More

Snow Is Dumping in the West—Here’s How to Enjoy it (Even If You Don’t Ski)

After years of dwindling snowpack throughout the Western United States, we’re thrilled that the season in the West seems to be opening strong, with… Read More

This Safari-Style Hotel Offers Rain Showers and Private Plunge Pools (Plus, Stunning Views of Moab)

Under Canvas, known for their stunning safari-style accommodations located near national parklands, announced the arrival, at the end of 2022, of a high-design… Read More

Yes, You Can Cook Your Entire Thanksgiving Dinner over a Campfire (And It’s a Lot Easier Than You’d Think)

With inflation being in the state that it is, there’s never been a better time to consider replacing the traditionally overindulgent experience with… Read More

These Dude Ranches Are Basically ‘Yellowstone’ In Real Life

On Nov. 13, 2022, season 5 of Yellowstone premiered on Paramount +. More than just a good excuse to tune… Read More

For A Cozy Winter Escape, Visit These Canadian Towns

Do you have that one friend who is always threatening to move to Canada? It’s actually not hard to see the draw. Beyond the… Read More