A bit about me...

Hellooooo! I’m Jordan. I’m thrilled that you’ve stumbled upon my tiny corner of the internet. Seriously. THANK YOU for being here! 

Girl and dog at dog-friendly National Park White Sands.

I’m a full-time elementary teacher with a side of freelance writing/travel blogging.

As much as I LOVE to travel, I also enjoy routine, being home, and sleeping in my own cozy bed. Anyone else? 

You won’t find me living in a van or backpacking for months on end. BUT, I do like to spruce up the monotony of daily life by exploring the USA through long weekend trips!

I especially love road trips (as the passenger…thanks to my husband :)), waterfalls, sunsets, weekend trips, dog-friendly adventures (Thor is my bestie), day-hiking, and exploring underrated states. 

What will you find here?

Throughout this blog, you will find detailed 3-day weekend guides (from myself and locals), dog-friendly travel inspiration, unique stays, and a few gear reviews here and there. I am hoping the posts and stories will inspire the average human to get out and travel more!

Traveling IS POSSIBLE on a budget, with a full-time job, and/or with a pup!

Your life doesn't have to look like all those van-lifers you see on Insta. Unless you want it to...then start planning. 🙂

Truly, I'm just a firm believer that life is meant to be enjoyable ANNDDD that you should pursue the things that make YOU happy.

Let's Start Exploring!

Weekend Guides

Emerald Lake hike in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Let's Get Away!

Dog-Friendly Travel

dog-friendly things to do near me dog at great sand dunes national park.
Bring the pup!

Itinerary Vault

Best Things to do in West Jefferson, NC.
Ohhh, tell me more!

Fan favs (Okay...my own favorites)

& let's meet the team

By team I mean me, myself, and my amazing virtual assistant, Emily! 

Meet Emily Manuel, a travel-loving introvert originally from Orlando, Florida, who now calls Denver, Colorado, home. She traded beaches for mountains and couldn’t be happier!

Emily thrives on exploring new places with friends, snapping memorable photos, and indulging in a perfectly crafted espresso martini.

When she’s not adventuring around the U.S., you’ll find her cozying up with classic movies or hanging out with her talkative and curious cat, Ringo!

+ hundreds of other guest writers! I strive to provide the BEST AND MOST ACCURATE weekend guides. And, there’s no better way to do so than to reach out to the locals! You can find individual guest author bios on each blog post! 

Contact me!

If you are intersted in collaborating or have a specific question, feel free to reach out through email or instagram! I look forward to hearing from you!