It’s really easy for me to feel jealous scrolling through Instagram when I see friends traveling through all kinds of amazing far-off destinations. I’ve got a mean case of wanderlust and I had even started to feel a little sorry for myself that I had no international travel plans in sight. My little summer vacation this year was just gonna be a road trip up to Tahoe, and it didn’t sound as exciting as, say, Sydney, Paris, Essaouira or Havana.
Well, I’m an asshole. And a snob. Because I’ve been in Tahoe for just three days now and IT IS AMAZING. Such a good reminder that beauty, adventure and even just a simple road trip can totally satisfy my travel bug, reinvigorate me and tantalize the senses. Quality time with my family, nature, fresh air, swimming in the lake, hiking with my little boo. Yes. It’s awesome.
These are all snapshots from the moving car–just on the drive up into the Sierras. I mean…wow. I live in an amazing place. I should remember this feeling.
annton says
Haha, you’re no asshole. Not at all, but simply a bird with strong wings. Glad you’re spreading them in that stunning area right now. Sometimes I understand, that even leaving the edges of Berlin, widens my horizon a lot. And then, I tend to forget that and get jealous.
Staci @ My Friend Staci says
Gorgeous! We live in an amazing state, but sometimes it is hard to remember.
stephanie (Travelcraft Journal) says
I get the jealousy thing. But it’s also great to find fabulous places close to home!
nicole valentine don says
Yes! LOVE it! I’m so happy for you and your fam- it looks ridiculously beautiful!
Andrea says
HA! We all fall victim to the “grass is greener on the other side” from time to time. Me- I dream about visiting California on the reg. Oh what I would do to have so many beautiful locations so near by…
Elizabeth says
Ha! I know both feelings. Just had a wonderful day trip with my fam yesterday.
Ella says
Ha just read this funny and oh so true..
Jessica Milligan says
I really like road trips because you can feel complete freedom and see the real beauty of the country. Last month I returned from Greece, or rather from the island of Cyprus, where I traveled. I usually use rental cars for traveling, so when I arrived on the island, I rented a car from Green-motion https://airportpaphos.com/car-rental/green-motion. There are a lot of cool places in Cyprus. For myself, I have identified such locations as the Lovers’ Bridge and Protaras, and I definitely advise you to visit them
road trip says
Road trips are a great way to feel free to travel and see as many places as possible. Last year I went on my first road trip to Mallorca. For those who travel without a car, there is such a good option as car rental, for example, for my trip I rented a car for 5 days at the airport. Majorca is an unrealistically beautiful island, if you have not been there yet, be sure to fix it. There are so many incredible locations here that will take your breath away