October 4, 2017 Visit Breathtaking Zion National Park Zion is the oldest National Park in Utah, one of Utah’s “mighty five.” We visited Zion National Park in May 2017. Read on for my experience and information on planning your own trip. Categories Camping/USA Comments: 13
September 28, 2017 Road Tripping to Zion National Park This post is about driving to Zion National Park from Southern California. How long did it take, where did I stop, what route did I take, what snacks did I bring? Check my Zion National Park post for more details on camping in the park. The Drive We left San Diego on a Friday morning, which we almost always try… [read more] Categories USA Comments: 2
September 22, 2017 5 Must-Eat Sweet Treats in San Diego’s Convoy Area Starbucks might have gained notoriety this summer for the unicorn frap and the pink drink, but I have never seen a more broad option of sweet flavors than at a boba/bubble tea shop. When I’m in the mood for something sweet, I instinctively head up to the Convoy Street area in Clairemont Mesa/Kearny Mesa, San Diego. Located in the “wine… [read more] Categories Hot Spots/San Diego Comments: 0
September 15, 2017 SoCal Fall Destinations Even as working adults, it seems like fall and the beginning of the school year can cause a shift in everyday routines. Just because school is back in session doesn’t mean it’s time to hunker down until Thanksgiving and Christmas travel! Sneak in a weekend trip here and there while the weather is crisp but not too cold. There are plenty of great getaways within driving distance of Southern California’s major cities. Categories Shopping/USA Comments: 3
September 12, 2017 Seven Magic Mountains It seems like Instagram opportunities are everywhere you look. I mean, a beautiful breakfast or a fun tile floor can qualify especially since IG is an app that lets you post whatever you feel like. It also seems like there are opportunities created just for the ‘gram like The Museum of Ice Cream or Color Factory. And then there are candy… [read more] Categories Hot Spots/Las Vegas Comments: 15
September 8, 2017 Your Airport Survival Guide Traveling is many things: it is excitement, adventure, for some traveling is work, for others it means being closer to loved ones. Whatever the reason you travel, one thing is certain: You will spend a great deal of time in airports. Unless you are one of the lucky few with access to first-class travel lounges and elite accommodations, most likely… [read more] Categories Getting Around/Globetrotting Comments: 8
August 17, 2017 Locals’ Favorite San Diego Neighborhoods Locals’ Favorite San Diego Neighborhoods San Diego is a city made up of a patchwork of neighborhoods. Many visitors stick to out the downtown Gaslamp quarter and to the beaches, but in doing that they miss some true gems. If you head to any of my favorite neighborhoods, you will be sure to find a ton of locals who can… [read more] Categories San Diego Comments: 0
August 15, 2017 3 Perfect Day Trips from London While London’s metropolis provides no shortage of things to see or do, there are a lot of great places outside of the city as well. From university cities to spa towns to the countryside – England outside of London has a lot to offer. Here are three perfect day trips to make the most of your time outside the city…. [read more] Categories Itineraries/United Kingdom Comments: 2
August 8, 2017 Traveling Plans for 2017 (2) I meant to check in with you all in July, but time flies and here we are, suddenly, in August. Earlier this year I mapped out the first six months of 2017, and now I’ve got the second half of the year all but figured out. Where am I headed…? July Backtracking for a moment—July, miraculously, had no travels. I… [read more] Categories Globetrotting Comments: 4
August 4, 2017 Check in to One Bunk Tijuana Avenida Revolución, Tijuana’s main tourist street, garners a lot of eye-rolls from people who haven’t visited lately and only think of it in terms of cheap cervezas and zonkeys. For those in the know (that’s you, if you check out my other post), there are lots of indie businesses blooming, especially restaurants and breweries. One Bunk in the renovated Hotel… [read more] Categories Mexico Comments: 3