by Stranger In This Town | Feb 7, 2023 | Guides & Itineraries, United States
I love this cute little historic town in the heart of Southern California’s wine country. Just an hour north of Santa Barbara, the Danish town of Solvang is filled with shops, bakeries, and plenty of places to eat good food and drink beer and wine. It’s an easy...
by Stranger In This Town | Apr 12, 2022 | Guides & Itineraries, Hawaii/Polynesia
Visiting the Big Island, Hawaii: Overview Trevor and I first visited Hawaii (Oahu) in 2019, and like most people, I fell head over heels in love. There was something so magical, healing, and mystical about the island, its people, culture, origins, and of course,...
by Stranger In This Town | Apr 22, 2016 | Guides & Itineraries, San Diego Lifestyle
San Diego is an amazing city by itself, with enough to offer that both tourists and locals can be kept busy for weeks. But even in the most amazing of places, sometimes a getaway is in order – whether you need to recharge or just explore someplace new. And...
by Stranger In This Town | Mar 13, 2015 | Budget Travel, Guides & Itineraries, United States
A few weeks ago, the mister and I took off on a fairly spontaneous camping/road trip up the coast of California. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and it was a liberating feeling to throw a tent and cooler in the trunk, pack a bag, and drive off. It...