“The Earth Laughs in Flowers” Ralph Waldo Emerson Its been a rainier than usual winter in Los Angeles this year. It’s mid-march, and the forecast is showing multiple days of rain over the next 10 days. Last week there was a nice break from all the rain, and with the return of sunshine, I joined… Continue reading Day Trippin’ California’s 2019, Super Bloom
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Get Inspired 3 Reasons to take a Road Trip.
As an avid traveler, I’ve been to some pretty cool destinations and seen some of the world’s most iconic sites. I’ve walked the Great Wall of China, stood next to Christ the Redeemer, and hiked the Inca trail to Machu Picchu. As a young traveler, I was eager to check off as many far off… Continue reading Get Inspired 3 Reasons to take a Road Trip.
How to Spend a Leisurely Day in Tulum
Set in the Mayan jungle, Tulum is one of Mexico’s trendiest beach towns. It’s located in the Yucatan, along the Caribbean coast. Travelers come to this famed beach town to explore the Mayan ruins, swim in the cenotes and leisurely cruise around town on bikes. My recent visit to this well-known spot was short, and… Continue reading How to Spend a Leisurely Day in Tulum
How I Spent my Birthday Exploring Tokyo
Traveling to Japan has been high on my travel hit list for years. 2018 was the year I excitedly ventured into the land of efficiency, sushi, and politeness. From the white-gloved taxi drivers to the sweet Japanese school kids scattered throughout the city, Tokyo is lively yet perfectly calming. I arrived the evening before my… Continue reading How I Spent my Birthday Exploring Tokyo
How to Spend 3 Days of Island Bliss on Isla Holbox
We left on a Tuesday afternoon and boarded a ferry with no more than fifteen other travelers all headed for the sleepy beach town, Isla Holbox (it's pronounced hole-bosh). I was eager to experience what some have dubbed Mexico's last hidden beach town, especially when compared to its more popular nearby beach destinations such as… Continue reading How to Spend 3 Days of Island Bliss on Isla Holbox
3 Days on Gili T.
It started off like any other adventure. My sister and I had been in Kuta for a few days and were now heading to the island known as Gili Trawangan. The island is one of the three Gili Islands located off of Lombok island. I hadn’t really considered visiting Gili T. I was traveling to… Continue reading 3 Days on Gili T.
How to Spend 4 Days Looking for Mr. Darcy…
My friend and I recently set out on a 4-day road trip through the English countryside. We had a loosely planned itinerary. We started with a quick cruise through Oxford. Then stopped for dinner in West Berkshire before making our way to Bath for a few days to enjoy the town and the Jane Austen… Continue reading How to Spend 4 Days Looking for Mr. Darcy…
3 Days of Golf Carts, Seafood & Sunshine on Catalina Island
Taking off for a quick trip with the girls is one of my favorite things about traveling. Exploring new cities with best friends makes for amazing laughs and memories. A girl friend of mine recently celebrated a birthday so we headed to the town of Avalon on the island of Catalina for 3 days of… Continue reading 3 Days of Golf Carts, Seafood & Sunshine on Catalina Island
7 Days of Beach lounging, Samba & Caipirinhas.
I arrived in Rio a few days before one of the biggest parties in the world, Carnival. I was staying in a condo in the neighborhood known as the “little Paris” of Rio, Ipanema and was within walking distance to its famed Zona Sul beaches. The neighborhood was charming with a juice stand around the… Continue reading 7 Days of Beach lounging, Samba & Caipirinhas.