1. We stare at maps endlessly, we also have vast collections of globes, maps, etc. 2. We follow a million travel Instagram accounts. 3. We plan hypothetical trips in our minds and research plane costs and things to do in that particular city. ( Spend hours on Trip Advisor.) 4. We daydream and reminicise…
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Old Town Pasadena: A Photographer’s Canvas
With the boom of social media; photographers, bloggers and anyone interested in boosting their feed are flocking to different areas for that specific shot that will spike up their likes and fill their portfolios. One of those places is Old Town Pasadena or Old Pasadena, located in the original commercial center of Pasadena, California. Today…
Carlsbad Caverns: New Mexico’s Underground Treasure
Fast Facts Over 50 miles of trailheads in it’s 46,766 acre land Located beneath the Guadalupe Mountains Over 250 million year ago this area was under water, but a change in the climate made the formations of this cave possible Thanks to President Calvin Coolidge, this area was established into a National park after he…
5 Reasons to Visit Mount Rainier National Park- Washington
Fast Facts The 14,410- foot volcano can be spotted from any direction even more than 100 miles away If you reach the top of Mount Rainier, you can see all 26 glaciers In March 1899,it became the 5th National Park Open all year round, but it’s peak season is between July and August Surpasses over…
Top 4 Romantic National Parks
Virgin Islands- U.S Virgin Islands Open all year round, the Virgin Islands National park is a dreamy escape for a well deserved getaway. Known for its blue waters, white sandy beaches and tropical forests it’s a gateway to tropical paradise. It’s part of a chain of islands located in the Caribbean on the Atlantic Ocean,…
California Coast: Point Dume
Point Dume in Malibu, California is one of the best places for panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Point Dume not only opens up an incredible up-close experience to the waves, the upper headland area lends an extraordinary view of the northwestern point. Point Dume, is a good area for hikers looking for views and…
California Coast: Leo Carrillo State Park
Leo Carrillo State Park is one of the marvelous gifts the California coast has given us, a perfect place for camping, surfing, and simply enjoying a day beach trip.Located twenty-eight miles northwest of Santa Monica on the Pacific Coast Highway, its rapidly becoming one of the top summer campgrounds. Leo Carrillo is a great place…
10 Highlights of San Francisco
Fisherman’s Wharf/ Pier 39 This is the place where you’ll spend the most time sightseeing and eating. It’s one of the most densely populated tourist areas in San Francisco and my personal favorite spot in the Bay Area. The reason this area is so popular with tourists is not only the stunning views of…
Travel Scrapbooking 101 (Tips & Tricks)
If you’re reading this, not only do we like to travel; most of us like to find artistic ways to document all the places we’ve been to and all the things we’ve seen. One of my favorite ways to look back on my travels is through scrap-booking. It’s a way to gather your favorite photos…
Top 5 Desert Landscapes to Explore
Many of us are fascinated by the solitude and the endless scope of beauty that can be found in a desert. And exploring a desert is a must on any adventurists bucket list. With deserts on every continent, how can one decide which desert destinations to visit first? So, here is a compiled list of…
Countries and their Trademarks
Everyone is known for something. A Albania – Baggy Pants and colorful scarves Andorra- Ski resorts Antarctica- 24-hour sunlight Austria- Strudels Australia- outback pubs and barbecues B Bangladesh- Green rice fields, forests full of monkeys Belarus- Onion dome architecture and mountain villages Belgium- Beer, chocolate and waffles Bulgaria- Over 160 monastries C Cambodia- monks with…
Entry #1 : 81 Days Until My Grand Adventure
Everyone has dreams, desires, things they would like to accomplish. We think about it everyday, maybe during that lunch break, or before we go to bed. Some of us have had the same recurring fantasy over and over and throughout time its versions have changed. For as long as I have remembered, one of my…
TRAVEL WITH DENISE 