Two Wandering Soles

Today’s the day: Our Portugal itinerary is finally here! We LOVED our time there and saw so much of the country. If you or anyone you know is going to Portugal in the future, we’ve done all the heavy lifting for you! Best Porto Sunset Spot We have a few different itinerary options: a) Portugal Road Trip Itinerary If hidden gems, cozy stays, memorable meals, and secret hikes are your vibe, you’ll love this itinerary! b) Only have time for Lisbon & Porto? No worries! They are both incredible...

We've got a mix of good stuff in today's email — but if you're flying anywhere this year, make sure you read to the top first. (Trust me!) How to save hundreds on flights (lock in your spot before March 14th!) My favorite hiking pants are on SALE! Dreamiest PNW stay to add to your list (+ a discount!) A fun milestone we celebrated ⚠️ Are you going to be flying this year? If so, you’re gonna want to listen up… I've been recommending Thrifty Traveler for a while now, and if you've been on the...

I’m sending this email from a dreamy yurt in a forest in Washington. I mean, look at it… 👇🏼 If you live in the PNW (or will be visiting this region), this spot should absolutely be on your list! (I’ll share the location in next week’s newsletter) Speaking of cool things to add to your PNW bucket list… The last few weeks, we’ve been doing a lot of local adventures and here are 2 things I have loved: 1) Snowmobile tour with Octane Adventures We had the BEST time snowmobiling near Paulina Lake...

Over the weekend, we had a relaxing little staycation at a local resort, Juniper Preserve. (Our daughter) Juniper thought it was so cool that the hotel was named after her 😅 and she kept telling all the staff that it was HER hotel. Here are a few things we did while at Juniper Preserve: 🧖🏼♀️ I got a facial, which was such a treat 🔥 We used the (heated) pool with mountain views and did a sauna sesh 🍤 Ate really good food 🚲 Biked on trails around the property & took a yoga class 🍷 And just hung...

One of our favorite views on Iceland's south coast - we put the exact coordinates in our Ring Road itinerary! Hey Reader, It's here! We just launched our 2-week Iceland Ring Road itinerary — a complete road trip packed with waterfalls, hot springs, epic hikes, and the hidden gems we found while exploring Iceland ourselves. Here's what you get: ✅ Daily itinerary with hiking, food, and epic views✅ Driving routes for campervan or rental car travel✅ Personal recs for where to eat, stay, and...

We just had the loveliest Valentine's weekend. My mom is in town, and we did all sorts of cool things around Bend... 🎶 we went to a snowshoeing concert in the middle of the woods 🍽️ went on a little date night at a brand new fine dining restaurant in town ❄️ Ben & I went snowmobiling (while Grandma watched the girls!) & it was amazing! We'll be making a video about it soon! Ummm how cool is Bend?! If you haven't been yet, this is your sign to plan a trip here! (And we have truly everything...

I’ve typed and deleted this email more times than I’d like to admit. I meant to send it last Monday, but never pressed "send". I love a good fresh start at the beginning of a new year, but honestly… the past month has been hard. A close family member spent almost a week in the hospital this month and is still recovering, which has felt really heavy. The news every day hasn’t helped either. On top of that, we had a dreamy international trip planned to celebrate Senya’s first birthday —...

Looking for some last-minute gifts? I've got you! I want to start by saying that being present, quality time spent together, and experiences (even the simplest ones) are all the BEST kinds of gifts. But sometimes giving physical gifts is nice, too. And when I go that route, I'm all about practical gifts that people will actually use. (Not just things that will sit around collecting dust or end up in a drawer.) Some of my go-to gifts are food items: Fancy tea or local coffee beans + a mug,...

We had the sweetest, most low-key weekend celebrating Thanksgiving in a non-traditional way (more on that below). But I wanted to take a quick moment to share a few sales that are STILL HAPPENING that I think are super worthwhile👇🏼 Last chance for 20% off I just wanted to remind you that our itineraries are 20% off through tomorrow night (12/2). If you're traveling to any of the following places this year, we've got your whole trip planned for you! Pacific Northwest (Oregon & Washington)...

Every November, like clockwork, I start dreaming about next year’s travels. Can you relate? My mind jumps straight to the good stuff… wandering cobblestone streets, dipping in hidden hot springs, tasting foods I can’t pronounce, getting lost somewhere beautiful. But then reality hits. Where should we stay? How do I avoid the crowds? Which restaurants are *actually* worth it? Is this tour legit or just good at marketing? Suddenly, that dreamy getaway turns into 27 open browser tabs, an...

Black Friday gets all the buzz, but REI’s Holiday Sale is our personal favorite sale of the year. It's when we stock up on all the outdoor gear we've been eyeing so that we don't have to pay full price! REI’s Holiday Sale is Here! Now through November 24, 2025 Every year REI closes its stores on Black Friday to encourage people to spend the day outside instead of in long lines. It also means the real sale happens early... like right now. My Top Picks! I rounded up my favorite deals from this...