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Welcome to The Normal Traveler
A travel blog for visual travel inspiration & trip planning
Beautiful Itineraries ● Travel Guides ● Experiences
Winter Escapes
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MAUI
Travel to the middle of the Pacific Ocean
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JAPAN
Japan's golden route is perfect for first-timers!
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KAUAI
Tropical island summer adventure
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YOSEMITE
Go winter glamping in magical Yosemite
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Japan.
10 Day Japan Winter Itinerary
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5 Day Discover Bhutan Itinerary
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7 Day Epic Maui Itinerary
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5 Days in Cabo, Baja California
Top 10 Things To Do in Maui
As you consider slowly and safely to make your way back to Maui now or later in 2021, take a look at my Top 10 things (in no particular order) to do and eat in Maui.
The Best of West Coast Glamping.
For those looking to connect with the outdoors but want a touch of uxury, then consider these top west coast glamping destinations from mid-century modern airstreams and tiny cabins to safari-style tents, beautifully situated along California’s coast, the wine country region, and iconic US National Parks in California and Utah.
Modern Cabin Glamping At Autocamp, Yosemite
Experience the ultimate in national park glamping! An outdoor experience in modern cabins (“Tiny Container Homes”) from the folks at Autocamp, Yosemite in Midpines, California. Nestled among in the wooded hills, just off Hwy 140, it’s just a 35-minute beautiful drive to Yosemite National Park entrance at Arch Rock and 10 minutes from the historic gold rush era town of Mariposa.
Airstream Glamping At Autocamp, Russian River
Experience the ultimate in glamping! An outdoor experience in modern Airstreams at Autocamp Russian River in Sonoma, California.
Fall Getaways in California
Favorite 5 places for fall (or anytime) getaways within 250 miles from San Francisco. Stay for the weekend or just a day trip!
3 Day Coastal Camping, Sonoma, California
Get outdoors and enjoy sleeping under the stars on California’s beautiful Sonoma Coast. One of our favorite camping spots at Salt Point State Park, Jenner, CA
Day Trip to Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, with its beaches, hippy downtown, coffee culture, wineries, and beautiful hiking trails in the mountains, has a lot to offer to make a drive down worthwhile and make it a day trip!