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 […]

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 […]