Trailing Away

We FINALLY made it to The Butchart Gardens on our most recent visit to Vancouver Island and we are so happy we went in autumn. Early October proved to be an ideal time to catch changing leaves along with bright, colorful blooms. Highly suggest it!

P.S. I didn't edit any of the photos in this article at all! It was THAT vibrant.

Victoria's Butchart Gardens in Autumn: Highlights & Tips! For an amazing mix of fall foliage and colorful gardens, add Victoria's Butchart Gardens in Autumn to your Vancouver Island itinerary!

This was such a fun iconic Hawaii adventure! Highly recommend visiting Secret Falls if you are planning to visit Kauai. Just note it is a journey to get there - including paddling two miles on the Wailua River!

We used Wailua Kayak & Canoe, Inc. for our kayak rental for a self-guided tour and had a great experience. They also offer guided tours.

Epic 5-Hour Paddle & Hike to Get to Secret Falls in Kauai Want to swim under the iconic Secret Falls in Kauai? From paddling two miles up Wailua River to sliding around on a muddy trail, this adventure is so fun!

As fall nears, it always makes me miss Europe. Croatia is one of those places we always think of wanting to return to and it is so much more relaxed after the summer rush! Did you know they have autumn harvest festivals where they celebrate seasonal crops also?

Check out our full guide:

12 AMAZING Reasons to Visit Croatia in Fall: Autumn Harvest, Big Savings & More! - Trailing Away From strolling through coastal cities to taking an inland road trip to scenic landmarks, a trip to Croatia in fall is well worth the trip! In addition to

For anyone planning a trip to the Hawaiian Islands, we recently found this inexpensive gem on the Big Island! It's a great option in the Hilton Hotels & Resorts family!

Affordable Hawaii Oceanfront Hotel?!? Grand Naniloa Hilton We found a great affordable Hawaii oceanfront hotel: the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton. Read our full review of this Big Island hotel!

ICELAND!!! 😍🙌🇦🇽 This is the guide we wish we had before setting off on our journey to travel around Iceland in a Happy Campers van. The Ring Road is perfect for this kind of trip and Iceland is the ideal destination for nature lovers - with most campgrounds snuggly nestled right in the scenery. We hope you enjoy our insights!

17 Best Iceland Camping Sites & Iceland Camper Van Rental Tips! Stopping at epic Iceland camping sites is one of the BEST options for exploring this gorgeous country! Read about camper van rentals in Iceland, and more ...

I've been wanting to make a full guide for visiting Newfoundland for a while now (one of our absolute favorites!). We hope this list encourages a visit - summer is perfect there!

38 Awesome Things to Do in Newfoundland - Trailing Away From hiking in Gros Morne and seeing a Viking settlement to the party capital of St. John's, there are months worth of fun things to do in Newfoundland!

This was so much fun to put together! Hope this inspires a great trip to beautiful Colorado.

100+ Places to Visit Near Denver Colorado | Trailing Away Headed to Colorado and planning to base out of Denver? There are so many places to visit near Denver Colorado and within the city itself.

Planning a trip to Hawaii? Here's an overview of one of our favorite places on Oahu - a sandbar in the ocean! - and ways to visit:

3 AMAZING Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkeling Adventures We live on Oahu and this is our FAVORITE activity. Read our guide to an amazing Kaneohe Sandbar snorkeling adventure - by boat or kayak!

I am SO EXCITED to announce TrustedHousesitters is giving away ten memberships along with my book, Home Flexible: Stories from Life as a Nomadic Traveling House Sitter. In case you aren't on our email list, here is all the information you need to know to enter to win:

WIN 1 of 10 TrustedHousesitters Memberships & My Book! ⭐ After publishing my book, Home Flexible, I reached out to TrustedHousesitters to see if they would like to collaborate on a giveaway with me (since their website is how we found the pet sits I share about!). I had suggested we give away one of my books paired with a THS membership to allow readers o...

So excited to have an excerpt of my book 'Home Flexible' included in the latest issue of House Sitting Magazine!

Check out the entire issue here:

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We saw the newest Hawaii eruption and it was amazing!

Here are our tips:

Tips for Seeing the Mauna Loa Eruption | Trailing Away Seeing the Mauna Loa eruption in Hawaii is an amazing experience and may be easier than you think. Here are our tips for visiting ...

Just wanted to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has ordered, read, and shared my book, Home Flexible: Stories from Life as a Nomadic House Sitter, we are so very grateful for your support!

If you have already read it, we'd love for you to leave a review on Amazon or email us with your comments!

The book is also free to download this weekend for anyone who didn't grab it during our last promo! Feel free to share the link with your friends who may enjoy it: https://amzn.to/3TjsOTv

Thanks again!