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    Where to Stay in Ojai for Every Style and Budget

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    Whether you're looking for budget accommodations, a design hotel, or ultra luxury in Ojai, this post shares all the best spots to stay. …

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    Best Restaurants in Carmel: 15 Spots You Can’t Miss

    Whether you're looking for fine dining or delicious bakery staples, these are the best restaurants in Carmel you can't miss. …

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    9 Best Hikes in Arches National Park You Can’t Miss

    Nestled among the expansive and wild landscapes of southern Utah lies the small but mighty Arches National Park. It’s hard to believe how much there is to see here within just a relatively compact…

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    California in Spring: All the Best Places to Visit

    There are many reasons over 39 million people choose to call California home—and a big one is the fabulous year-round weather no matter where you plan to visit in the state. However, California in…

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    What it’s Really Like Staying at Mint House (New Orleans Review)

    Never heard of Mint House? This concept is like a hybrid of the best parts of a hotel paired with your favorite comforts of home. …

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    Where to Stay in Yosemite: All the Best Spots In the Park (and Nearby!)

    Trying to decide where to stay in Yosemite? This guide breaks down all the best spots, whether you want to stay right in the park or nearby.…

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    The 25 Best Stylish Camera Bags For Women in 2022 (UPDATED)

    Finding the perfect camera bag to travel with is a topic that has caused me much frustration since I started travel blogging and taking photography more seriously. Time and time again, I find that…

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    25 Unique Places to Visit in California

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    Best Weekend Getaways From Houston: Stargazing, Glamping + More

    These top weekend getaways from Houston will get you out in nature, enjoying the best of what the Texas outdoors has to offer. …

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    17 Epic Places to Visit on an Arizona Road Trip

    Planning an epic Arizona road trip? Then you won't want to miss these must-hit spots along your adventure.…

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    15 Most Scenic Spots on the Northern Oregon Coast

    The Oregon Coast is chock full of epic lookouts, beaches and state parks. Here are the top 15 you can't miss. …

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    Your Ultimate Guide to the Best Things to Do in Joshua Tree

    This ultimate guide to Joshua Tree explores all the best things to do, restaurants to visit, and tips to help you make the most of your trip. …

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    50 + Mexico Travel Tips to Know BEFORE You Go

    you headed to Mexico for the first time? I've compiled all my top Mexico travel tips in this post that should help guide you through every stage of your trip.…

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    How to Decide Where to Stay in Death Valley

    Not sure where to stay in Death Valley? This post will give you all the information you need to make the best decision for you. …

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    19 Awesome Things to do in Southwest Florida (Fort Myers, Naples & Sanibel Island)

    Despite being born in Miami, I never had the chance to explore the Gulf of Mexico side of my state much, so it was an easy ‘yes’ when I was recently presented the opportunity…

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    Where to Stay in Los Alamos, California

    When it comes to wine tasting in California, most locals are aware of the more popular spots like Solvang and Los Olivos in Santa Barbara wine country, but my personal favorite? The tiny town…

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    How to Plan a Trip to Death Valley in Winter

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    Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Sequoia National Park in Winter

    There’s nothing quite like a Sequoia National Park winter. Walking through groves of the largest trees in the world, covered in snow, with little to no crowds is a true winter wonderland experience. No…

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    Two things: 1) I just published a blog guide with Two things:1) I just published a blog guide with all the top hikes you can’t miss in Arches National Park this spring/summer. Head to my blog (link in bio) to read before planning your upcoming road trips! 2) This babe @amyseder gets married today and I’m so honored to be part of her big day 💛 more on stories to come! 👰🏻
    My favorite luggage brand @monostravel is having o My favorite luggage brand @monostravel is having one of their biggest sales of the year for Mother’s Day and you can use my code LIVELIKEITSTHEWKND10 to take an ADDITIONAL 10% off all sale items 🙌🏻This is probably one of the more affordable times to snag some new Monos luggage, so run don’t walk 😉Sale ends Sunday May 8th! Some of my favorite items to snag: * The Carry-On Pro Plus in this gorgeous Rose Quartz color (pictured) * All of their packing cubes (the highest quality ones I’ve ever used) * The Check In Large size for trips when I literally need to bring everyyything 🤪
    Looking for a last minute getaway in California th Looking for a last minute getaway in California this spring?Spring is an awesome time of year to witness the wildflowers in California and also hit some of the desert destinations that get wayy too hot in summer to enjoy 🥵 (comfortably).Here are some of the best places in the Golden State to visit in spring—and make sure to head to my blog for the full list + detailed guide!• Point Reyes 🦭 • Antelope Valley 💐 • Ojai 🍊 • Anza Borrego State Park 🏜 • Santa Ynez Valley🍷 • San Diego ☀️ • Carmel/ Monterey 🐋 • Joshua Tree 🥾 Have you visited any of these places?
    RIP still images 📷 I spent a solid several mi RIP still images 📷 I spent a solid several minutes scrolling through my feed this morning and not A SINGLE still image popped up 🙅🏼‍♀️And it makes me sad. But the reality is this app is evolving.I’m curious as a consumer of Reels—what kind of content do you gravitate towards or want to see more of? What do you dislike? I don’t know that I’ll ever completely stop sharing still images like this because it’s what I truly love creating, but unfortunately this job will always be a balancing act between the things I do just because I love them and the things I do that are just smart business. It’s the only way as creators and entrepreneurs to keep moving forward.Would love to know your thoughts whether you’re a fellow creator or witnessing the evolution of content on IG from a different perspective! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
    I honestly think spring is my least favorite seaso I honestly think spring is my least favorite season 😬For me it feels like a quick stopover on the way to summer that comes with a lot of downsides like rain and allergies 🤧 and nothing in particular to strongly look forward to.Still, I feel the excitement for summer building and I can’t wait for all the sunny days ahead exploring the California coast.Do you have a least favorite season? My favorite is definitely summer, followed by fall, winter and then spring.
    NEW ORLEANS ✨ Mini Guide ✨ (Save this post for NEW ORLEANS ✨ Mini Guide ✨ (Save this post for later)!STAY • We stayed in the Riverside neighborhood with @staymint, which was perfect for us because we were in walking distance to everything but far enough removed from the craziness of Bourbon StreetEAT • Jewel of the South, Killer Po Boys, Cafe du Monde, Shaya and Willie Mae’sPLAY • Bacchanal Wine, Frenchman Street, Bar Marilou, Pirate’s Alley, and Fritzel’s jazz bar were our favoritesDO • Stroll the French Quarter, go on a voodoo tour with Free Tours by Foot, visit the Sazerac House, take an airboat bayou tour to see 🐊 and buy day passes on the St Charles streetcar to visit the beautiful Garden District and Magazine Street 🌸 Have you been to NOLA yet?
    [GIVEAWAY CLOSED] Surprise GIVEAWAY with @staymi [GIVEAWAY CLOSED] Surprise GIVEAWAY with @staymint and @monostravel!Excited to offer one of you guys access to some epic travel brands that I've used and loved! One lucky winner will get their choice of any Monos Carry-On Suitcase, 2 free nights at any Mint House location in the U.S. plus a year-long Mint Pass subscription, which gives you access to exclusive discounts and rewards on Mint House stays! Here's how to enter: 1) Follow myself @livelikeitsthewknd, @staymint and @monostravel 2) Like this post3) Tag a travel companion in the comments! You'll get an extra entry for each additional person you tag. *Giveaway closes Wednesday, April 27th. Winner will be selected by Friday, April 29th!#Minthouse #MonosTravelCompanion
    Happy National Park Week 🥳 A little quiz time Happy National Park Week 🥳 A little quiz time for you! Can you name all 9 national parks shown in the gallery in the correct order? I feel like the last one is a little tricky 😬

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