Here you will find an archived weblog of my food, travel, and creative pursuits which I kept from 2010-2016. Please note both that the travel information contained here may outdated and that these logs were created on a prior version of this website and may not yet be optimized for the current version. If you’re looking for specific content, use the search field below! <3
Good things always seem to come all at once and that certainly sums up the month of April. While I've traveled to Alaska, British Columbia, Eastern Washington, and Maryland - I've also been working hard on a special project, getting our front yard edible garden ready for the year, and booking a two week trip to Portugal for September!
Read MoreWe all have certain things in our lives which bring out our passion, things which we turn to in times of stress. For me, one of those things is traveling - to both new locations and favorites I'll return to over and over again. Something about going places away from home lets me relax and let's my mind run free.
Read MorePerhaps it's because I grew up in California's Silicon Valley, but there's something about a snow and ice covered landscape that lights a fire in me. My mind and body feel sharp and my imagination runs wild. It's much of the reason why if there's a glacier within driving distance of my travels, I'll head straight there the first opportunity I get.
Read MoreAside from getting yourself a good paper map of the region, my most important piece of advice for road tripping through Northern Spain is; stay off the toll roads! Each time we took the smaller road on the map we encountered the most intriguing sites and made the most triumphant discoveries. Having a car at your disposal really allows you to get further out into the countryside - experiencing magical natural sites like haunted caves and some fascinating historical features including an abandoned hill top village.
Read MoreWe stayed in a historic cottage quite a bit off the beaten path on the South Shore of Kauai. All the way past the turn off to Waimea Canyon, in the town of Kekaha. Since we mostly spent our time eating in, we scoured the area for the best gluten free friendly grocery stores, farmers markets, and still stopped by a couple of spots recommended by so many others.
Read MoreWhen I travel for my less than creative day job, I make it a point to spend at least a little bit of time while off the clock creating. Last week, I was traveling solo in Alaska and had about 6 hours to spare, so I made an attempt at filming my next trip video. If nothing else, I figured it would be good practice - even if I didn't get enough footage to put together a video. With a combination of brand new editing software and some seriously serendipitous timing - I've ended up with some of my favorite shots I've ever taken.
Read MoreLet's not beat around the bush - March was an tough month for me. The work at my day job has doubled and my other projects have started to pick up steam. Long hours and less sleep have become the norm. At the end of the month I had to take a step back and reevalute what I can and can't make happen and what my priorities need to be at the moment.
Read MoreWeekend getaways combined with filming a trip video may be my new favorite way to spend a weekend. Even though a long drive can be rough after working all day on Friday - it's wondrous to wake up somewhere new and have an entire day to explore and create. Just a few weeks ago, we woke up in Long Beach, Washington with a full day to spend exploring the Peninsula. There was only one "problem," it was a rather stormy day.
Read MoreOur stay at the Adrift Hotel in Long Beach, Washington was not at all what I was expecting. From the Living Social page I purchased our stay on, to their website, to photos I've seen on other blogs - it was definitely a different experience than I anticipated. Rather than the trendy minimalist boutique hotel I expected - the Adrift Hotel seemed more like an upscale hostel designed for families, fun loving adults, and dogs.
Read MoreI can't even begin to imagine how many blog posts have been written about hiking the Kalalau Trail. In fact, when I was querying the web for tips on hiking in Kauai, all links seemed to lead back to this trail. Clearly, it's considered "the" hike to take on Kauai's Garden Isle. No doubt, the hike has it's fair share of attributes; filled with beautiful views, lush plant life, and isn't too challenging at just four miles round trip.
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