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
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
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
Hawaii is often described as tropical bliss! Images of palm trees and mai tai's come to mind. During my week on Oahu, I found the island to be a hiker's paradise. Below, I will review 3 fun hikes to do while spending time on the "gathering place", Oahu. Viewpoint in Oahu, Hawaii #1. DIAMOND HEAD … Continue reading 3 Hikes on Oahu, Hawaii
Temple of the Tooth Sri Lanka, formerly known as 'Ceylon', has recently gained popularity as one of a 'must visit' country in Southeast Asia. Before embarking on my first trip to Southeast Asia, I admittedly did not know much about Sri Lanka aside from being able to recognize a few key landmarks around the country. … Continue reading The 3 Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka
How do mountains influence the weather? How are micro climates formed? Here, I find myself pondering the weather due to its sheer unpredictability. My first introduction to Montenegro was the gorgeous city of Kotor. A walled city occupied by Venetians, the Ottoman, the Austro-Hungarians, and the Serbs. White cobblestone streets shed light on a rich … Continue reading The Mountains of Montenegro
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