Sisters, Oregon is one of our favorite towns in Oregon. It’s the ultimate base camp for outdoor activities. Located at the foot of the Cascade Mountains, Sisters offers the best location for scenic drives, hiking, relaxing walks, and camping excursions. Aside from nature, this small Central Oregon city is also known for its unique Old…
If you’re driving to Central Oregon from Portland, Salem, or anywhere else along the Willamette Valley, you are in for a scenic drive! Driving to Central Oregon The following are the distances and approximate times for driving to Redmond and other parts of Central Oregon: Portland to Redmond, Oregon: 145 miles, 3 hours Portland to…
In September, we tried a 950-mile EV road trip from Oregon to California and back, driving a borrowed 2016 Tesla Model X. Driving from just South of Portland to Los Angeles, we learned a lot about long-distance travel in an electric vehicle. This post is a collection of the lessons we learned, tips for managing…
We aim to keep this post updated about Italy travel in 2026 with official Italy travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. Italy has a special place in our hearts,…
We aim to keep this post updated about Paris France travel in 2025 with official Paris travel restrictions, requirements, and health and safety guidance. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions so you can travel confidently, safely, and responsibly in this new post-pandemic world of ours. Paris is a destination close to our…
If there’s one thing we always recommend when visiting a new destination, its joining a local food tour. It’s the next best thing to having a friend show you around their home city, providing you with local knowledge of the best things to eat along with cultural and historical information. We had the opportunity to…
Portugal is a popular European destination for good reason. If you’re wondering how to spend your Portugal trip, our recommendations will help you avoid over-crowded sites so you can experience the best this country has to offer. Our Top Recommendations for Portugal Travel After spending about six weeks in Lisbon and (years later) dog-sitting for…
I enjoy traveling. I enjoy history. I enjoy eating. It makes sense that if you’re like me, you would LOVE food tours when traveling to other countries. Especially to places where you don’t know a lot about the country, culture, and cuisine. So when we knew we were going to visit Porto for the first…
When planning a trip abroad, there are a number of important things to do before your departure. The last thing you want is to arrive to your destination, only to realize that your passport is expiring or you left something important at home. We’ve put together this simple checklist from our own international travel experience…
Sintra is a beautiful place to hike, but we initially found that Sintra hiking trail information was hard to find for independent travelers. Tour websites were steering people to the tour bus circuit and we had to do a lot of online research to find any sort of trail maps or clear hiking directions. After…