Getting To and Around Berkeley Berkeley is easy to explore without a car. For our visit, we flew into Oakland International Airport and hopped on BART, which took us to Downtown Berkeley (and our hotel). AIRPORTS: There are three international airports to fly into. Oakland International Airport (OAK) is the easiest and closest to fly […]

We’ve explored bits and pieces of these Seattle neighborhoods: Bainbridge, Ballard, Beacon Hill, Bellevue, Belltown, Capitol Hill, Central District, Columbia City, Denny Triangle, Downtown Seattle, Fremont, Hillman City, Industrial District, International District, Issaquah, Lower Queen Anne, Phinney Ridge, Pioneer Square, Rainier Beach, Seatac, South Lake Union, Vashon Island, Wallingford, Waterfront, West Seattle, Westlake, and Whidbey. […]

What to Look for in a Climbing Chalk Bag Chalk Bag Size Size matters. You want a big enough bag to hold a good amount of chalk (plus some extra space in case you need to chalk up quickly) but not so big that it’s annoying to carry. Small Bags: These lightweight and compact bags […]

Want to know what is the best time to visit Las Vegas? Here’s everything you need to know from a local! Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, aka adult Disneyland, and for those of you who have visited during the summer, you will never forget the scorching heat. As a […]

The Best Things to Do in Buena Park 1. Ride the Coasters at Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, map Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is a local favorite, and we have a few OC friends who have season passes. If you love coasters, then you must ride GhostRider, […]

1. Coronado Island Marriott Pickleball Courts 2000 2nd St, Coronado, CA 92118, map Number of Courts: 10 Dedicated CourtsHours: 8 AM – 6 PMFee: $8-26 Coronado Island Marriott Resort and Spa had our favorite pickleball courts of the four courts we checked out. The views and facilities were beautiful, and Esther loved that you could […]

These are my 24 goals for 2024. I have been a list-making, goal-oriented person for most of my life. But the pandemic, my stint living in a hospital, and the loss of both our cats, made me wonder what the point of setting arbitrary goals was. What was the point of anything? I spent most […]

Looking for the best travel water bottle? These are our favorites that we tested on the road. We travel light, but one thing we always bring with us is a travel water bottle. They help us stay hydrated on our adventures and decrease our consumption of single-use plastics. Like our travel backpacks and suitcases, the […]

3. The Pad Henderson – Newest Facility + 24 Hr Access 7585 Commercial Way J, Henderson, NV 89011, map Setting: 3/5Facility: 4/5Rates: $23 Day Passes | Memberships Starting at $66.67/monthSetting Routine: Resets Bouldering Twice a Week and Rope Once a WeekTypes of Climbing: Bouldering, Top Rope, LeadBusiest Times: Weekdays after workTraining Boards: Woods Board, Kilter Board, Tread Wall, Campus Board […]