The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing August 10, 2026 Happy National Lazy Day from the USA, a day that gives us permission to relax and kick back. And that suits us especially well today after logging in a 35-mile walk this weekend from Santa Barbara to Ventura, California. We completed the Mission to Mission Pilgrimage Walk for a 5th consecutive year. It is hard. Perhaps when registration opens up around April each year, the memory of the struggle has worn off, and we sign up...
12 days ago • 7 min read
The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing August 3, 2026 Happy National Watermelon Day, a day that celebrates the taste of summer. And this refreshing fruit is also packed with vitamins A and C. Woo hoo! This past week, we attended a pop-up at our local AAA office and signed up for TSA PreCheck. With a few flights scheduled in the upcoming months, we're looking for a bit of lower stress getting through airport security with this item. Plus, it's good for five years. And we got some...
20 days ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing July 27, 2026 Happy National Crème Brûlée Day - a day that celebrates the classic French custard dessert with a hard caramel top. We're back from camping in the Eastern Sierras. We camped at Creekside RV - it's located at a high elevation, over 8,000 feet, so we had some altitude adjustment. Our road trips from base camp took us to Bodie State Historic Park, a tour of lakes in the Mammoth Mountain area, and lots of fishing, where Julie caught...
27 days ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing July 20, 2026 Happy International Moon Day, a day that commemorates the historic Apollo 11 mission when humans first walked on the Moon. This week, we're traveling to Bishop, California, for a week of exploring the Eastern Sierras. We've got way more on our itinerary than we can actually do, so we'll update you after our return for the new things we were able to explore during the upcoming week. Latest ArticlesEurope Remains the Safest...
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The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing July 13, 2026 Happy International Rock Day, a day to appreciate geological formations and the importance of rocks in science and nature. We're using the week to get camping and travel supplies in order before heading out to the Eastern Sierras in California next week. The Amazon boxes have started to arrive with more Lynx Levelers for our Airstream, bug repellent, and various odds and ends. And while it feels very early, we're starting to...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing July 6, 2026 Happy National Air Traffic Control Day from the USA, a day that celebrates the vital profession and dedication of air traffic controllers. We're back from a week off, during which we visited Las Vegas. We had a chance to experience The Wizard of Oz at The Sphere (highly recommended), stopped at the newly opened largest In-N-Out in the world, and made our first visit to the Hoover Dam. Recaps will follow on our YouTube channel in...
about 2 months ago • 6 min read
The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing June 22, 2026 Happy First Week of Summer! We're starting summer strong with a road trip to Las Vegas this week. And since we'll be on the road, we might not publish a newsletter next Monday. Latest ArticlesSouth Fork Palm Wash Canyon Trail: A Stunning Slot Canyon Hike in Anza-Borrego Secondary Airport Benefits – You Can Save Money on Flights Latest PodcastThe Latest Travel News Highlights From May 2026 Latest YouTube VideoThe Best RV...
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The Places Where We Go - Travel Planning Briefing June 15, 2026 Happy National Nature Photography Day from the USA - a day for nature lovers and photographers to capture the breathtaking beauty and wonders of Earth. We're back from a week of camping at Lake Cachuma in Santa Barbara County. We'll share the highlights of this most recent adventure on our YouTube channel in a few weeks. At the end of the week, we'll officially welcome Summer 2026 on the longest day of the year. That's a great...
2 months ago • 5 min read
The Places Where We Go Travel Newsletter - June 8, 2026 Happy National Best Friends Day from the USA. We're off today for a camping trip with dear friends to spend a few days near a lake in Santa Barbara County. We can feel the excitement of summer travel and experiences upon us, and we hope you have some fun adventures in store as well. Latest BlogHow to Visit the Historic Amargosa Opera House From Las Vegas Latest PodcastThe Latest Travel News Highlights From May 2026 Latest YouTube...
3 months ago • 7 min read