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Hi! I’m Kristina. Join me as I share my experiences traveling with my husband and 3 kids around the globe.

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Travel Review: Visiting Solvang, California with Kids December 2, 2020
5 Tips for Taking Photos at Joshua Tree National Park November 29, 2020
Travel Review: Yosemite National Park & Our Stay at the Alpaca Ranch House November 11, 2020

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New blog post about our stay in Solvang, Californi

New blog post about our stay in Solvang, California! Link in bio.

Where we stayed: @vinlandhotelandlounge - wonderful hotel located right in town. We walked everywhere!

What we did:
*Ate so many delicious treats from freshly baked danish pastries to yummy ice cream from @solvangtrolleyicecreamparlor
*Found all the parks in town (like this one shown in the picture)
*Fed ostriches and emus at @ostrichland
*Had a beach afternoon (only a 15 minute drive from town)

Have you been to Solvang? If so, what was your favorite part?

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We visited Joshua Tree National Park last week and

We visited Joshua Tree National Park last week and it was truly magical. While we didn't do any big hikes or bouldering or camping like many park visitors, we still had a great time taking in the beautiful landscape.

The park turns up its charm for both sunrise and sunset. I took full advantage of golden hour - the lighting was perfect 👌

Check out my blog for tips on taking pictures in Joshua Tree National Park. Link in bio.

Are you a fan of Golden Hour photo shoots?

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During our weekend in Solvang, we decided to head

During our weekend in Solvang, we decided to head to the coast (only about a 15 minute drive) and discovered Gaviota State Beach.

Compared to our beaches closer to home, this beach was way less crowded and social distancing was a breeze! It definitely helped that the campground was closed for the season, otherwise, I expect this would have been busier.

Entry is $10/vehicle (they did come around and check cars) and there is ample parking right next to the beach. No stairs or steps down. Clean bathrooms available. No other amenities nearby so definitely pack food and drinks.

Have you discovered any new beaches this year?

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Still love that we've technically already had our

Still love that we've technically already had our first snow experience of the season! 🌨

While it wasn't a lot, the kids had an absolute blast and it inspired us to book a cabin for later in the season to have more time to play.

Have you booked any snow destinations for the season?

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New blog post (link in bio) about our weekend trip

New blog post (link in bio) about our weekend trip to Yosemite National Park. Despite freezing temps and a winter storm warning, we managed to get a gorgeous morning like this before it began to hail and snow.
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We stayed at an alpaca ranch about an hour outside the park and that was a definite treat for the whole family! More photos to come from that part of our trip.
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Have you been to Yosemite before? Or is it on your wishlist?
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For those who road trip, how often do you stop? Do

For those who road trip, how often do you stop? Do you pre-plan stops or find places along the way?
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We did a weekend trip to Yosemite National Park this past weekend. It's about 2.5-3 hours drive so we planned a pit stop at around the two hour mark to avoid any meltdowns. To make it special, I found a place that did both wine and olive oil tasting and had plenty of room for the kids to run around. Highly recommend @vistaranchmerced - you can make a booking online ahead of time.
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Excited to share my guest post on Zion National Pa

Excited to share my guest post on Zion National Park published on @bebe.voyage 🥳 Link in bio!
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We visited back in August and had a fantastic time! My post outlines some tips for planning a trip with kids. Be sure to take a look and definitely join the community if you're a traveler with kids!
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Do you have any national parks on your wish list for 2021?
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New blog post (link in bio) with tips for planning

New blog post (link in bio) with tips for planning a beach bonfire with kids. Included some recs on my favorite spots in Northern California.
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Do you have a favorite beach to do a bonfire at? Please share in the comments (I especially love hotels that will set everything up for you and bring all the supplies 😆)
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Sunsets, friends and s'mores, does it get any bett

Sunsets, friends and s'mores, does it get any better?
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Last weekend, we went to the beach with friends for a bonfire. Although it was chilly, everyone had a blast.
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I'll have a blog post soon with tips on planning beach bonfires as well as some of my favorite spots in Northern California to check out.
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Have you done a beach bonfire before?
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