Last year around this time, I got a really exciting email. A property reached out via this blog with an invitation for a free stay. There were no obligations to write about the property in return, but the trip we took thanks to them ended up being one of my most memorable of 2024 despite…
Our one day in Capitol Reef totally surprised us! It’s one of Utah’s “Mighty 5” that I feel like a lot of people skip, but we had an incredible time eating a huge cinnamon roll, spotting petroglyphs, and doing a really rewarding hike with otherworldly views. (Best spot for lunch ever??) When we visited in…
During our bucket list trip to Utah to hike the Mighty 5, we spent one day in Canyonlands National Park. This was one of the parks (along with Capitol Reef) that I didn’t know much about. You don’t hear it talked about as often as Arches or Zion, for example, and I noticed when doing…
I never really do New Years resolutions, but since 2020 I have been choosing a word for my year. I love doing this because it helps me make decisions through out the year. Should I do x, y, or z? Well how does it relate to my word? Would doing so lead me in a…
Christmas in Chicago is a truly magical time–there’s so much to do for the holidays. Whether you’re looking for festive ideas while visiting from out of town or wanting to start some new traditions as a local, I’ve got you covered with these 15 ideas. Kate Kennedy from Be There in Five Podcast has talked…
Welcome to my first ever gift guide for travel girls here on The Daydreamer Next Door! I can’t believe I haven’t written one of these yet, but after the success of my Camino de Santiago Female Packing List, I figured it was time to share some of my general favorite travel items. These are things…
New Mexico is a state that’s been on my bucket list for years. I probably have to credit (blame?) Instagram influencers for that. When someone really pretty who’s really good at taking photos goes to White Sands National Park or the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico as a destination becomes very appealing. But of course…
We started our epic road trip across Utah with one day in Arches National Park. Of course, one day is never enough to do it all, but we were able to get a really good feel for this park with the time we had. If you only have one day in Arches, I do recommend…