A surfer's paradise, a girl's dream weekend! San Diego is a sunny coastal Californian city teeming with charm. From La Jolla Cove to Pacific Beach and delicious food spots, we enjoyed our first day. Seal Rock was a highlight of the day. This area of La Jolla Cove features a feast for wildlife photographers, runners, … Continue reading San Diego: California Dreaming in December
If you think Las Vegas is the only thing in Nevada, think again. Just about 60 minutes northeast of the Strip lies a surreal landscape guaranteed to dazzle the senses! Where? Read: Valley of Fire State Park. With its iconic red sandstone, towering rock formations, and ancient petroglyphs, this underrated gem is like stepping of … Continue reading Why You Need to Visit the Otherworldly ‘Valley of Fire’—Just an Hour from Vegas
Baker's Beach, San Francisco I had the pleasure of returning to the 'City by the Bay' this past weekend. During my 4 days and 3 nights visit, I explored the city's best highlights. I also visited Yosemite National Park, Muir Woods, and Sausalito, California. Through this blog post, I will show you how to enhance … Continue reading San Francisco and Beyond: Exploring SF without a car
Mountain Overlook near Golden, CO During my first visit to Colorado, I set out to do some outdoor activities while finding some great eats! The catch? I, nor my partner, had a car, so we had this in mind when planning the following itinerary. From Rocky Mountains National Park to Red Rocks and local beer, … Continue reading Exploring Dynamic Denver and Beautiful Boulder Without a Car
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains lies Lake Tahoe. This sprawling lake is 191.6 mi². The vacation spot houses a wide-variety of accommodations with water views, eateries, pubs, trails and beaches. Lake Tahoe After arriving late on the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, we were ready to set off to explore early Saturday morning. Near our … Continue reading Lake Tahoe: A Guide to Exploring without a Car
Nestled in a town north of Seattle lies Mount Vernon within Skagit Valley. Each year as Spring begins (~April) in the Pacific Northwest, large fields of colorful tulips bloom. Rows of flowers, families, couples and curious photographers make visits to the fields. Red, orange, purple and more colors abound. Transportation From Seattle, I explored a … Continue reading How to Visit Tulip Town from Seattle: A Travel Guide
Located about 40 minutes from SBA (Santa Barbara airport) lies a charming California town with a unique twist. Known for its Danish-inspired architecture, beer and wine selection, and proximity to Santa Barbara, Solvang is a must-add to any traveler's list. During my day-trip last month, I discovered a highlight that lived up to the reviews! … Continue reading Solvang: California’s Danish Town
On a recent trip to Santa Barbara, I had the joy of visiting Channel Islands National Park. The awe-striking Santa Cruz island combines the scenery of the Faroe Islands and Scotland. It also features jaw-dropping cliffs similar to those seen in Ireland. Wild fox on Santa Cruz island If this is not reason enough to … Continue reading California’s Best Kept Secret: Channel Islands National Park
Santa Fe, New Mexico is located in the Sangre de Cristo foothills. It is known for its unique architectural style of Pueblo-style homes and buildings. It is also known for being founded as a Spanish colony in 1610. As a result, Santa Fe has a main plaza and feels different to that of many United … Continue reading Best Time to Visit Santa Fe: Fall Travel Guide
Saint John, US Virgin Islands is a wonderful vacation spot full of sandy beaches, turquoise water and history. I was drawn to the island after hearing stories about St. John, USVI from my dad who would venture there during summers. He would go there, because my grandmother worked on cruise ships off of the port … Continue reading Explore St. John’s Rich History and Beautiful Beaches
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