Find Your Somewhere

04/17/2026

Happy Friday, friends! The Stio sale ends at midnight tonight.
We went out to Garden of the Gods to test out some new spring pieces. After a few decades of testing out adventure clothing, there are three things we want: 1) for it to be functional 2) for it to last 3) for it to be something we can also wear off the trails. Oh, and if it has sun protection, even better! ☀️

👉 Stio fits the bill in every way. For spring, we are digging Brandon's CFS Drifter Lined Short, Hylas Hooded Pullover (UPF 50+) and Lucent Tee.
👕 My gear is on the way. I ordered the Hooded Anorak (UPF 50+), Bounder Lined Short, Divide Tee and Drifter Shorts.

❤️ Treat yo' self. The sales goes through April 17 at midnight. Use code S2630-SARAH at checkout if you want to snag some your favorites for 30 % off. (affiliate)

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04/16/2026

If you visit Colorado Springs…

You better tell us so we can meet up for a hike. AND so you can see this wonder!

It’s our go-to when we need some outdoor time — which is always!

The deets:
—Free to visit
—Dogs on leash are welcome
—You can rock climb here if you have a permit
—Park hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. November through April and 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. May through October.

While you’re at it, check out:
—Pikes Peak Cog Train (and grab donuts at the top)
—Stay at Kinship Landing ()

One of our fave brands is having a BIG sale right now through April 17 at midnight. Use code S2630-SARAH at checkout if you want to grab this gear for 30 % off. (affiliate)

🩳 Brandon’s CFS Drifter Lined Short, Hylas Hooded Pullover (UPF 50+) and Lucent Tee crushed it during this hike.
👕 My gear is on the way. I ordered the Hooded Anorak (UPF 50+), Bounder Lined Short, Divide Tee and Drifter Shorts.

📍 Garden of the Gods
🌎 Colorado Springs, Colo.

👉 Have you heard of this park? Is Colorado Springs on your bucket list? Hope so! Come visit.

04/16/2026

Where you can find us most any day after work: being mountain goats. Loving the new Stio gear! For 30 percent off, use our exclusive code —>> S2630-SARAH —>>

🩳👕Brandon is wearing the CFS Drifter Lined Short, Hylas Hooded Pullover and Lucent Tee. Sarah's gear is on the way. I ordered the Hooded Anorak, Bounder Lined Short, Divide Tee and Drifter Shorts. 🙌

🤙The sale ends 4/17/26 at 11:59 PM MT

04/15/2026

Stio, one of our fave outdoor brands, is having a BIG sale! Please feel free to use our 30 % off code at checkout -->> S2630-SARAH The sale ends 4/17/26 at 11:59 PM MT

04/09/2026

Anyone else love buying winter gear in the spring? 🧤🧣🧥

Best time to buy winter gear is during the spring and summer. Here are some of my favorite picks.

04/01/2026

Notice the beach is empty! 👀

🏖️ One of our favorite days during our Europe trip last year was when we stumbled upon this secluded cove right off the Adriatic Highway Magistrala.

🌊 Only one other couple was there when we got to the beach. After they left we had it to ourselves for a while.

💦 Brandon, as usual, convinced me to swim in the chilly water. I later read that these are some of the cleanest waters in the Mediterranean.

🚘 All in all we were able to visit six different countries on this European road trip.

🤙 In the meantime, if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

☀️Tatinja Beach
📍Karlobag, Croatia
🌎Dalmation Coast

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👋 If you’re new here, welcome. We are Brandon and Sarah, two journalists who recently eloped in Yosemite and split our time between Colorado’s Rockies 🏔️and Hawaii’s beaches 🏝️We’d love to connect with you.

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03/27/2026

👀 Add this to the Denver bucket list!

🌲 Downtown Denver’s newest stay is reminiscent of an aspen grove.

🫶 From the nature-inspired design to the insane attention to detail, this might be one of the coolest hotels we’ve checked into lately.

❤️ Do you have any plans for a Denver vacation? If so, you better give us a shout so we can take you hiking.

Thanks for hosting us .

Stay tuned: We’ll give you the full tour soon.

More to come soon!

03/27/2026

We love visiting small towns most people have never heard of. Pella, Iowa was adorable and put on such a great show for those of us looking to turn the page from Winter🌷

03/26/2026

🌷300,00 tulips all in one place!

📌 Before we dive in, don’t forget to hit the follow button Find Your Somewhere for daily vacation inspiration.

I have always wanted to go to a tulip festival. I finally had the chance to travel to one last year with my mom.

And it was absolutely amazing.

Thanks to ​⁠Travel Iowa for hosting us. Here are the deets below, and please feel free to ask questions.

🌷Tulip Time Festival
🌷Pella, Iowa

The small town of Pella is such a gem. Dutch immigrants came to Iowa from the Netherlands in the 1800s. And now Pella is considered Iowa’s oldest Dutch-American community.

It’s home to the tallest working grain windmill in the U.S., a historical Dutch village and bakeries serving up Dutch treats (try the Dutch letters).

🏨 Lodging: Hotels in Pella fill up fast. We stayed in Des Moines at Surety Hotel about an hour away. Staying here also made it easy to hop over to Winterset where we checked out a covered bridge and spent time with alpacas.

💰Cost: It’s FREE

📆 When: This decades-old tradition happens every May

🥖 Food: Everything we ate in Pella was delicious. We especially loved Jaarsma Bakery, The Bread Board and the Windmill Cafe

🚗 Parking: Get there early. You can find street parking for free. Calvary Church offers free parking and shuttle. Other lots range from $5 to $20 and many offer shuttles.

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03/25/2026

Nothing like Newport ❤️

Brandon finished his quest to visit all 50 states last year. So I’m trying to catch up to him in 2026.

🛥️ I was itching to check Rhode Island off the list. It has always been an intriguing place to me — all of New England has, really — so we made a point to spend time there over the holidays.

🚗 Brandon’s family lives in New Hampshire, so it was an easy 2-hour drive.

⚓️ We chose Newport as our home base, and Brenton Hotel was the perfect set up for us. It’s right across from the marina, shops galore and an easy drive to two lighthouses, the oldest tavern in the U.S. and the famous Cliff Walk and its Gilded Age mansions.

🍦 When we checked in, we were pretty stoked to find out that they offer ice cream on the fourth floor (just steps from our door) 24/7.

🍪 Oh, and daily cookie deliveries.

Beyond that, we loved:
✨ Super spacious rooms
🪟 Floor-to-ceiling glass windows with marina views
🛋️ The restaurant, which is set up like a living room
🛁 The soaking tub
🐶 Pet friendly (there’s even a Top Dog Menu)
🍸 Rooftop bar with putting green
💦 Refilling stations with refillable glass bottles (wish every hotel had this)

🫶 Thank you so much for hosting us The Brenton Hotel.

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👋 If you’re new here, welcome. We are Brandon and Sarah, two journalists who recently eloped in Yosemite and split our time between Colorado’s Rockies 🏔️and Hawaii’s beaches 🏝️We’d love to connect with you.

03/24/2026

Since meeting my husband several years ago, I’ve been treated to so many memorable New England road trips.

❤️ Brandon Purington grew up in New Hampshire, and he loves showing me around.

👉 Before we dive into the itinerary, don’t forget to follow Find Your Somewhere for New England and coastal travel inspiration

🐚 When a seaside hotel invited us to spend a weekend in Kennebunkport, Maine, we jumped at the chance.

✨ My lips curled into a smile the moment we hopped out of the car. There were waves behind us. A starry sky above. And the friendliest welcome at the front desk.

🫶 We immediately knew this place was special. Here are our recommendations for spending a weekend here. 👇

🦞 Get lobster rolls at The Clam Shack (The Clam Shack)
🥾 Stroll the coastal trails at the Rachel Carson Wildlife Refuge
🦀 Lunch at The Boathouse (The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant)
🥘 Dinner at Ocean Restaurant (we loved the four-course, prix-fixe meal)
🌊 Watch the waves roll in at Blowing Cave Park
🎄 In December, check out the 11-day Christmas Prelude

🏨 Cape Arundel Inn & Resort (Cape Arundel Inn & Resort)
📍 Kennebunkport, Maine

⚓️ Is Maine on your bucket list?

03/16/2026

👀 Never thought I’d create a career out of traveling the world.

Let alone get paid to do it.

🫶 Before we dive in, see the LINK IN BIO 🔗 to order my new guide: How to Become a Travel Writer: The Complete Guide to Getting Paid to Travel the World.

I will never regret the day I decided to take a chance and pivot my career. Don’t get me wrong: I loved my jobs as a PR director and magazine staff writer.

BUT being a freelance travel writer — WAY better.

Nothing compares to being your own boss, choosing projects you are passionate about and traveling as much as you’d like.

When I started out, I had no contacts in the industry. No clue how to approach editors. And not much confidence.

But I did it. And I’m here to tell you, you can, too.

👉🏼 I’m sharing exactly how I did it in my new e-book. Check the link in bio on Instagram 🔗 or go to sarahsekula.com to order a copy.

Good news is: Travel writing is something you can start doing at any age. As a side gig or a full-time job. No journalism degree is required, and you don’t need to have a writing portfolio.

P.S. Happy to send you more details on this hike if you’d like. It’s incredible and doable for the whole family.
🥾Avalanche Lake Trail of the Cedars
🌎 Glacier National Park, Montana