How to plan a Sustainable California Weekend Getaway
Mendocino is the perfect sustainable California weekend getaway, and it has a little something for everyone. This town is a small coastal community in Northern California and rests in the shadow of its much more famous coastal neighbor on the Central Coast – Big Sur. While Big Sur is no doubt beautiful, Mendocino has a […]
California Adventure Road Trip – The Majestic Mountain Loop
I recently went on an epic California adventure road trip through the Majestic Mountain Loop with my friend. If you’re like me and have no idea what that is, well you’ve come to the right place! The Majestic Mountain Loop is a 3 day itinerary which will take you through three of California’s incredible national […]
Things to do in Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes is a remote area in the Eastern Sierra Mountains (one of my favorite places) with a population of 8,000 and an altitude of 8,050 feet. It is located just 45 minutes from Yosemite National Park and 3 hours from Death Valley National Park. Although Mammoth Lakes is remote, it is a full-service community with two […]
Fall Colors in California
I’ve lived in California for 30 years but I only discovered fall colors in California recently! Let’s face it, when it comes to fall, we don’t really think of California! But from Mammoth Lakes to Hope Valley, fall is very real in this state. This year, I just returned from another amazing trip to Inyo […]
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 […]
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 […]
California Gold Country: A Road Trip Guide
I’ve lived in Northern California for most of my life and didn’t think there was anything new to discover in my state, until the pandemic hit in 2020. In October 2020, I set out on a road trip to explore the California Gold Country with a fellow photographer friend from San Francisco, epic7travel. Our mission? […]
Fall Colors in Mammoth Lakes, California
Where is Mammoth Lakes? One of my favorite regions in the Eastern Sierra Nevada range is a place called Inyo National Forest. It’s about 4-6 hours driving distance from San Francisco. Inyo National Forest is also home to an area called Mammoth Lakes. Having lived in California for most of my life, I visited Mammoth […]
5 Tips You Need To Know Before You Visit San Francisco
When I was a kid, growing up in the suburbs of the Bay Area, San Francisco was THE CITY for me. I used to dream of living there one day. Fast forward a gazillion years later. I did it! I’m now grateful to be able to call this beautiful city home. San Francisco, however, has […]
