Two days before her arrival, we realized we had no plans – except for the party plans surrounding Halloween night. My crimson haired goddess of a gal pal, Steph, was coming to Arizona for the first time ever and we…
For Scenic Sunday I want to introduce some of New Zealand’s spectacular roadside stops. Sure, New Zealand is chock full of adventurous activities for the thrill seekers, but the country also offers soul refreshing scenery that you can enjoy just driving through.…
I attended California State University Chico and with that comes a certain respect not only for our local brewery, Sierra Nevada, but for craft beer in general. It’s more than that. I’m not going to lie, Sierra Nevada was essentially…
One of my favorite places to stay in Thailand is the Lana Thai Villa in Chiang Mai. The guesthouse was originally apart of the Four Seasons Residences resort. However, this specific part of the property is now privately owned and the rooms are rented out at a third of the price…
In the dead heat of summer, it feels almost incomprehensible that the desert could sustain any form of life. It’s hard to believe but this Sonoran sun bed is actually teaming with wildlife. Like any other ecosystem, the animals here go hand…
This past Labor Day weekend I ventured to California to reunite with friends and family for a one night backpacking trip in the majestic Sierra National Forest. I like to believe that I can embrace all climates and scenery but after a summer of 115 degrees in…
First Post – here it goes! This blog has definitely been an adventure in and of itself! Who knew starting a travel blog could be so complicated. Amidst the mind boggling madness of linking this website to instagram, to twitter, to facebook, and back again, I was asked (somewhere along…