Who doesn't love good tacos? I ate my way through the city, and here are my top recommendations!

This guide takes you through central California, starting from Fresno. I was able to find cheap flights from my hometown to Fresno. You could also fly into Sacramento and make this loop work just as easily! This guide uses mainly Marriott hotels, where if you're a member, you can use points to save money. Otherwise, there are tons of other lodging options at each stop.

Let me tell you, New Mexico is SO underrated. I took 6 months and traveled all over the state to experience as many hikes as possible. Who knew NM had beautiful pine trees, rivers, and yes, snowy peaks. If you're looking for moderate to hard hikes, between 3 to 12 miles, some with a decent amount of elevation gain (900' to 2000'), take a look at this board.

Includes 50 recommendations - perfect for those diving into to CO for several days. This guide walks you through a loop that allows you to fully experience local finds in Colorado Springs, the bustling city of Denver, the Rocky Mountains and ski resorts by Breckenridge, and amazing vistas in the South Park Basin (my favorite)! If you've only got a few days in Colorado, this will let you see a bit of everything. I've also included fun, unique places to stay. And of course, you can always stay an extra few days in each city, and turn this trip into a week-long, CO immersion. There's enough to see and do and eat on this list! :)

Includes 30 recommendations - zip lining, local eateries, canyons, breweries, eclectic stays, and more. If you find yourself near Grand Junction or anywhere in Western Colorado, this loop is for you. I have explored these areas several times, including once on a trip back from Utah. And let me tell you, if you like mountains and wide-open vistas, western Colorado never gets old.

I don't know about you, but I LOVE places that offer outdoor seating. So on this board you'll find a bunch of places I've tried and recommend that offer outdoor seating. There's nothing better than enjoying a beer and a good burger with the sound of people and birds and water (yes, Manitou has a lovely creek that runs through the city) around you!

Fellow coffee shop lovers! This one's for you!

Okay, so these parks are huge. And driving through them is a long drive, but if you want to know which spots are the best (in my humble opinion) to stop the car, keep reading! I took two different trips to these parks, and I personally think driving NORTH to SOUTH (seeing Kings Canyon and then Sequoia) is the best way to do it. For some reason, if you drive south (and therefore downhill) through Sequoia, you will see more sequoias!