8 Beautiful Day Hikes in Washington State
Hiking in Washington I have been wanting to explore hikes in Washington State for a long time! While hiking in California (where I am from) has been amazing, I decided to spend 10 days in Washington State this past August. Choosing what trails to hike is difficult because the state has 3 national parks, a […]
The Best Hike in Washington
Before the pandemic, I traveled largely to epic international destinations for hiking. From hiking Macchu Pichhu in Peru to the 10-day Tour Du Mont Blanc in Europe, I sought out mind-blowing scenery. The pandemic however forced me to recreate in my own backyard and little did I realize that I have access to stunning hikes […]
Hiking in Glacier National Park
I’ve lived in the States for 30 years but have never been to Montana. I finally went last week for the very first time to see Glacier National Park. Many have told me this is their favorite national park in the States. While I didn’t get to explore the entire park, there are four hikes […]
Backpacking Guide for Beginners
I didn’t grow up backpacking in the outdoors. I grew up in a city in India. When I immigrated to the States with my parents as a teenager, they were too busy trying to re-build their lives and I was too busy trying to adjust to a new culture. Therefore, as an adult, going backpacking […]
The Best Day Hike Snacks
This is a sponsored post on best day hike snacks written by me on behalf of ADM. All opinions are 100% mine. I never used to cook before the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world in 2020, but during much of the lockdown, like everyone else, I was forced to stay home. And as gyms and […]
Destination Guide: What to Do in Carmel-by-the-Sea
Carmel is a rather unique seaside town in Northern California. In a setting that feels far removed from the real world, tree-shaded streets are lined with lovely Victorian buildings and little storybook cottages. It’s the perfect 48-hour getaway from San Francisco. Whether you’re looking for a romantic weekend with your significant other or a short […]
Things to Do in Sequoia National Park
I first visited Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks when I was 16 with my parents and extended family. We had gone camping. It was my first time, after having immigrated to the United States. I recently returned to both National Parks this past weekend to reminisce and re-discover what it felt like to walk […]
Joshua Tree Camping Guide
I have never wanted to visit Joshua Tree National Park, California even though I live about 8.5 hours away from it in San Francisco. The desert scenery with a bunch of cactus doesn’t really appeal to me. I also do NOT like hiking in the heat. Camping in the heat? Forget it! So how and […]
Visiting Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park is the hottest, driest and lowest National Park in North America. I visited Death Valley first about ten years ago on my way home to San Francisco after a backpacking trip to Inyo National Forest. During that first visit, I spent only one night in Death Valley National Park. The only […]
A Weekend Getaway to Murphys, California
2020 taught me some valuable lessons. The biggest lesson was that I didn’t have to travel far from home to experience adventure. In late October, I took a road trip through California’s Gold Country region and discovered an ideal weekend getaway to the small but action packed town of Murphys, California. Below, I list out […]
