Welcome to our blog
Alaina’s Wandering Tribe
We are your average family sharing our love for TRAVEL and HOME. Through this blog, we are hoping to inspire other busy families to discover that happy medium between getting “awt” and wandering new places and staying in and loving your home spaces
“So much of who we are is where we have been.”
— William Langewiesche
Featured Home Blog Posts
Transform your bathroom vanity (without breaking the bank!) in one weekend. The step-by-step guide in this post will show you how.
In this post, I will show you how easy it is to make an advent calendar, treasure-hunt style!
Featured Travel Blog Posts
A green sand beach? Yes, there is such a place and only 4 exist in the world. One of them is in the Big Island of Hawaii. It is remote and not easy to reach but the reward is a beach like no other. Want to find out how to get there? Read on…
Desert landscapes are boring. Or are they? Death Valley National Park might just surprise you. These 12 must-see spots in the largest, driest, and hottest national park in the US will definitely change your mind.
Out of the 1000 geysers in the world, only 3 have an Old Faithful designation and one of them is here in California. Find out how easy it is to get to and explore.
We all know that Yosemite National Park is an adventure mecca filled with epic activities but did you know that there is a water slide inside the park? No, I am not talking about colorful, looping, theme park water slides. I am talking hidden natural waterslide within a massive granite canyon type water slide. Yes! Yosemite National Park has it and it is soooooo much fun!!! Find out how to get there in this post.
Winter in Canada’s resort town of Banff is truly magical, what with its picture-perfect views and exhilarating activities. This post explores 20 incredibly “cool” things to do during the winter.
Banff is the ultimate winter weekend getaway you are looking for. In this post, I will help you maximize your trip so you can truly enjoy this alpine escape.
So you only have one day to explore Yosemite National Park? No problem! It might feel overwhelming planning for a trip to this famous wilderness wonderland so let me help you make the task less daunting. In this post, you will find kid-friendly attractions for that epic one-day adventure.
Swimming with whale sharks is an experience like no other. These whale shark interactions in Donsol show that respecting wildlife is foremost in ensuring successful eco-tourism. Awareness and support for these ethical and sustainable programs and activities provides a positive impact on wildlife and their future. In this post, find out how to responsibly interact with these gentle giants of the sea.
Pinnacles National Park is California’s newest national park. Although small in size, it is brimming with character with its towering craggy spires and unique landscape. In this post, you will get a taste of what this park has to offer.
Yes, camping can be such a chore sometimes. In this post, I’m sharing hacks that upped our camping game that might just change the way you look at camping forever.
In this post, I will show you how easy it is to update and paint your basic builder-grade ceramic tile floors.