We’re all going to be relatively confined to our backyards for a while thanks to COVID. Seriously, just wear a mask everyone. But having to stay local isn’t always a bad thing. I live right by Sequoia National Park and have been exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains and am appreciating their beauty even more. Sequoia…
California has been a land of dreams for many years. From the lights of Hollywood to the fields of the San Joaquin Valley, California remains a diverse place of opportunity. However, the state has been in an extreme drought for several years. Last year, in the winter of 2017, California received enough rainfall to pull…
In early 1929, the 20s were still roaring and Oceanside properties were becoming increasingly popular. The San Pedro cliffs in Long Beach, California, were the next target of multi-millionaires. They built a 10-acre neighborhood overlooking San Pedro Harbor and Catalina Island and called it Paseo del Mar. But in January of 1929, a water and…
Contrary to the popular belief that is perpetuated by movies and songs, climbing and standing on the Hollywood sign is illegal. Cue all of the heartbroken teens and shattered bucket list items. The sign is protected by an eight-foot chain-link fence and enough security cameras to make Area 51 jealous, but there is still a…
Travel is expensive; there is no getting around that fact. Even budget traveling can add up if you are on the road for a long time. The expense of traveling is one of the reasons that sites such as Couchsurfing, WWOOF, Houseshare, and others have become so popular. The specifics of these sites differ but…
Think of the NFL football team with the craziest, rowdiest and most obnoxious fans. If the Oakland Raiders didn’t come to mind… you must be new to football. The Oakland Raider’s fans aren’t just fans. They are part of the Raider Nation, the biggest and baddest nation within the USA. Members of the Raider Nation…
I don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely love being at home. I am surrounded by those I love, I can have an ice cold Pepsi whenever I want, and I am living out of my actual home, not a suitcase in another hostel. That being said, my love for traveling outweighs my love…
