We finally sat down and put our travel plans for 2013 on the calendar (at least the first half). After spending 2012 outside of the country we are focusing this year on exploring our own backyard…with a quick jump to Toronto for TBEX…and maybe a week in Mexico? 🙂
January:
Kauai, Hawaii – We are currently in Hawaii with LandingStanding working and surfing in true Hawaiian style. Kauai has been an amazing start to 2013 with beautiful scenery, delicious eats and hardcore Think Tank sessions with Meg and Tony.
February:
Chicago, Illinois – Remember that city we left back in 2011? We miss it! We are catching up on overdue doctor and dentist appointments while we are in Chicago, in addition to spending time celebrating birthdays and catching up with our friends we’ve missed. Expect to read about our favorite restaurants and must visit sights in the Windy city.
Carmel, Indiana – Making up for lost family time. We are making a 10 day stop in Carmel, IN (recently named the top US city to live in) and spend much needed days with the fam.
San Francisco, California – I am beyond excited to arrive in San Francisco. This is a city that I can’t believe I have yet to visit and at the same time can’t wait to explore! I have heard great reviews of the city and can’t wait to share about our own experiences.
March – May:
Northern Sierras, California – Our love of mountains has opened up an opportunity for us to housesit in the Genesee Valley in the midst of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Get excited for stories from Sonoma, Napa, Lake Tahoe and lots of National Parks along with what it’s like to take care of 2 horses, 4 dogs and 2 cats out in the middle of nowhere!
June:
Toronto, Canada – Our first conference of the year, TBEX, the Travel Blog Exchange, will take us to Canada for the first time. It’s about time! We are hoping to make a trip to Niagra Falls after a bit of touring around Toronto.
Carmel, Indiana – Josh’s parents are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, so we’ll definitely be home for that!
Key West, Florida – Destination weddings are the best aren’t they? One of our best friends is getting married in Key West which is the perfect excuse to head South!
July:
Portland, Oregon – This is our year for World Domination. We are attending the World Domination Summit in July to be inspired and learn from other entrepreneurs and artists living unconventional lives.
Indiana/Chicago – We are back in the Indiana for a wedding this month and planning to spend the rest of the month along the lakefront in Chicago. The city is at its best in the summer!
August – December:
Really honest…we have no freaking clue! We have a pretty good list started of places we want to check off this year – let us know if you have any suggestions of your own!
- Alaska
- Georgia (to visit Caroline’s family)
- Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
- Grand Canyon, Arizona
- Charleston, South Carolina
been to all of the above except Alaska….where we hope to go this summer!
enjoy….the U.S is full of great places 🙂
We are excited to see more of the US! Are you doing a cruise through Alaska? Traveling with the entire family?
Please add Bloomington, IN to that list as well! 🙂
Lots of people to love in Bloomington. 🙂
I am always surprised when I am a tourist in my home country, how much I like it. I often show my husband around Germany so that he understands a bit better where I am from. The US sure has a lot to offer, so I am sure you will have a great time!
I think I take for granted my own country so I am excited to spend some time enjoying it!
I love Alaska…it’s my home state, but if you are going to visit I recommend July. August might might be ok, but don’t go any later unless winter sports and colder weather is what you seek. With that said, it is beautiful any time of year. I went last year and wrote a lot about it on my blog. It was the first time I took The Alaska Marine Highway and it made the trip even more amazing. If you have any questions about Alaska, you can check out my blog or email me directly.
Thanks for the tip, We are trying to go in August! I will definitely check out your blog to find out more about Alaska!
Looks like a great first part of the year. I have no doubt the second half will fill up in no time! Cabo sounds brilliant…have been meaning to get out there for a while! Heading to TBEX in June as well!
It is our first time at TBEX – we are excited to participate this year! We will have to meet up!
Pick me up on your way to Charleston! Maybe pick a warmer month this time so we don’t have to sit on the beach in coats and blankets 🙂
I wouldn’t go to Charleston without my own personal tour guide – lets shoot for Summer!