Our Favorite Life
Oregon-Based Couple Travel Vlog | Pacific Northwest, Budget Travel & International Adventures

Meet Joy & Rustin
We're a couple who believe some of the best adventures happen when you take a chance, try something new, or turn down a road you weren't planning to take.Our Favorite Life is where we share the good, the unexpected, and the occasionally imperfect parts of travel—from weekend road trips around the Pacific Northwest to international adventures, affordable food finds, and places worth adding to your own travel list.Come along for the adventure, big or small.
Explore our adventures
Pacific North West
Oregon Coast getaways, waterfalls, Washington escapes, and hidden gems close to home.


Europe & Beyond
International adventures, memorable destinations, local discoveries, and practical travel inspiration.
Hotels & Getaways
Places to stay, weekend escapes, road trips, and experiences worth exploring.


Food & Local Finds
Cheap eats, food tours, regional specialties, and honest reviews of the places we try.
Our Favorites
Planning your next adventure? Here are some of the travel tools, services, and rewards programs we use, recommend, or partner with to help make traveling a little easier.

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Let's Work Together
We love discovering places worth sharing with our audience and connecting travelers with memorable experiences.We're open to collaborations with hotels, resorts, tourism boards, attractions, tour operators, and travel brands that fit our audience and style.Interested in working together? We'd love to hear from you.
