Things to do in Yosemite
I recently booked a very last minute road trip to Yosemite National Park to witness the splendor of the waterfalls in May after the rain. Reservations are needed this 2024, check here for details. May is a fantastic time to see the waterfalls at this national park like never before! Yosemite National Park is also […]
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 […]
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 […]
Destination Guide: Santa Maria Valley
I’ve lived in California for 30 years and had no idea there was a gem of a place called Santa Maria Valley just few hours away from my home in San Francisco! Santa Maria Valley is located on the Central Coast in northern Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County, and it’s an up-and-coming […]
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 […]
14 Things To Do While Social Distancing in San Francisco – Part 1
When the pandemic hit the United States in early 2020, I did not step out of my apartment in San Francisco for about 3 months, other than to go on daily walks. After the three months, I began to slowly rediscover this city. What I realized was that San Francisco might very well be one […]
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 […]
