Exploring the Sierra Nevadas Part 1: 36 Hours in Sequoia National Park

January 29, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

We allotted 36 hours to Sequoia National Park. And here’s how we did it!

The California Adventures Continue: Santa Barbara

January 20, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Sandwiched between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara is a quant little seaside town with a mediterranean flair.

My Los Angeles Superlatives

October 4, 2017.Reading time 11 minutes.

Here are my LA best of the best, my favorite places, my Los Angeles Superlatives.

Santa Monica Stole My Heart. Here Are 5 Reasons Why.

October 2, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

For me, Santa Monica represents quintessential Southern California. And sure enough, it immediately stole my heart.

16 Animals You Don’t Want to Miss at the San Diego Zoo

August 29, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

I took a solo outing to the San Diego Zoo while in SoCal and had one of the most memorable days of the trip.

Roadtrippin’ the Pacific Coast Highway through San Diego County

August 22, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

California holds a very special place in my heart. On two separate days, I drove the Pacific Coast Highway along the San Diego coast and visited its charming little beach towns – from Encinitas all the way down to Mission Beach.

Desert Haciendas, Horses Gone Rogue, Evil Roadrunners: This is Joshua Tree

August 9, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

I know, I know. Evil roadrunners? Horses gone rogue? Like…what?? Let me tell you, Joshua Tree was an EXPERIENCE.

Through the Lens: Las Vegas

July 9, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Because there are no words for Las Vegas…only pictures.

A Magical Road Trip Through the American Southwest // Part 2: Grand Canyon & Bryce Canyon

June 13, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Part 2: A few months back, with the help of my cousin Kati and our friends Audrey and Mike, I began planning the ultimate road trip through the American Southwest. Our route would take us from a traditional Navajo hogan in Monument Valley and the tangerine orange depths of Antelope Canyon to mind-blowing views of the Grand Canyon and the otherworldly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon.

A Magical Roadtrip Through the American Southwest // Part 1: Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon

June 12, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Part 1: A few months back, with the help of my cousin Kati and our friends Audrey and Mike, I began planning the ultimate road trip through the American Southwest. Our route would take us from a traditional Navajo hogan in Monument Valley and the tangerine orange depths of Antelope Canyon to mind-blowing views of the Grand Canyon and the otherworldly hoodoos of Bryce Canyon.