Far removed from a fast paced life and tucked away in the expanse of the South Pacific is the ocean’s best kept secret. The treasure trove of 15 atoll islands, known as the Cook Islands, is truly a place to disconnect and experience island life. The islands attract...
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The Ultimate Cook Islands Travel Guide
This Cook Island travel guide is filled with tips to help you plan your Cook Island trip! I found it hard to find detailed information in one place, so I hope this guide helps in planning your trip. Far removed from a fast paced life and tucked away in the expanse of...
Our Amazing Cross Country Road Trip
A little over a year ago Ryan and I began our cross country trek to our new life in San Diego. How that year went by so quickly is beyond me, but here we are and I have yet to share photos from our week-long journey. Gothenburg, Nebraska Our first touristy stop along...
Joshua Tree National Park – Where I Wish I Was Tonight
Milkyway and Joshua Tree by Aydin Palabiyikoglu on Flickr Things I've dropped the ball on in the months since moving to SoCal. Trip Planning Photo Editing Eating Healthy Blog Posting Let's take a look at trip planning. I'll blame my lack of it on searching not once,...
Photo Break – The Beauty of Thailand
Fuel your wanderlust with photos from the beautiful country of Thailand. Famous beaches, lush jungles, bustling cities and amazing food are all within reach in this inexpensive Southeast Asia paradise. We commissioned a Songthaew to drive us to Wat Phra That Doi...
Road Trip: Pacific Coast Highway – San Diego to San Francisco
We love road trips. We're drawn to the thrill of the open road, enjoying each other's company and seeing new sites. Last summer we drove along the gorgeous and ever changing Pacific Coast Highway/ Highway 101 in California. You may remember my post about our car...
Hiking to Boiling Lake in Dominica
As I painfully scaled back up the nearly vertical rust-colored rock and mud wall, tears started forming in my eyes. My legs felt like lead blocks and with every step up I was on the brink of collapsing. However, the tears weren't from the physical discomfort I was...
Car Camping Adventure in Big Sur Part 2
Part 1: Beautiful Big Sur - A Car Camping Adventure Rise and Shine Although the previous night was spent adjusting our bodies frequently to get comfortable, we managed to sleep in until about 9 o'clock. Getting ready proved to be as awkward as one can expect...
A Car Camping Adventure in Big Sur
We just finished up loading our groceries into the car when Ryan looked over and saw an auto parts store. "We should get one of those heat reflectors for the windshield, it will give us more privacy at night." $2.50 later (yay clearance price) we were set with...