Category: Travel

A Fun-Filled Day at DryTown Waterpark

This week my family and I are on vacation in sunny Southern California.  We have quite a bit of family here, so luckily we come often.  On this trip we decided to have a fun-filled day at DryTown Waterpark in Palmdale, CA. Let me start by telling you only one day before this trip was …

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Film: ‘Loved By All: The Story of Apa Sherpa’

In this gorgeous short film from Sherpas Cinema, viewers get a personalized look at life as a sherpa, their incredible surroundings, and the struggles they encounter. Loved By All: The Story of Apa Sherpa was produced by Malcolm Sangster, directed by Eric Crosland, and narrated by Apa Sherpa. Maximize your screen and enjoy.

A Weekend Getaway to Kansas City, Missouri

My friends and I took advantage of spring’s temperate weather last weekend to take an overnight getaway to Kansas City, Missouri, which has much to offer, too much to explore in a weekend, but we had a wonderful time visiting a few of its cultural spots. On our way into town, we stopped at the …

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A Stargazing Mecca for Every Corner of the U.S.

If you want some open, scenic spaces for stargazing on your next road trip, then consider these enchanting locales.  Thanks to national park preservation and organizations like the International Dark-Sky Association that help to provide sanctuaries without artificial light, there are a number of great places in the U.S. to stargaze. Here are some of …

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Desert Modern Palm Springs: A Coachella Valley Retreat for Architect Lovers

If you’re looking for road trip ideas, then consider taking an architectural tour of some classic Desert Modern landmarks in Palm Springs. The Desert Modern movement was a natural evolution from Mid Century Modern for Californians adapting their housing designs to their desert environment.  Clean lines, low eaves, bright open window spaces, neutral colors, and …

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Highlights from Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest 2018

This marks the 25th year of Epcot’s Flower & Garden Fest, where visitors can enjoy fantastical gardens with Disney character topiaries, a variety of flavorful food and drink offerings including an enticing violet lemonade, and of course lots of adorable goodies to shop for in Walt Disney World.  If you haven’t had a chance to visit …

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6 Amazing Places To See In L.A.

Los Angeles is a vacation spot that I frequent often, for one I have close family there and I can’t resist a nice beach, but also because it has some incredible places to see!  Last week I decided to take a tour of some of my very favorite L.A. landmarks and share them here. 1.) Griffith …

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Halloween Is In The Air!

I recently went on a trip to Seaside, Oregon during the fall.  I love being near the ocean during the cold Autumn months!  The rain over the waves crashing on shore is just magical and perfect for the Halloween season.  I’m back home now and decorating my sweet humble abode with Halloween candles and lights.  …

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An Inside Look At Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party!

Mickey Mouse has invited his favorite villains and YOU for a hauntingly good time at Magic Kingdom. Disney’s annual event, “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” is held during the whole month of October. It’s the one night everyone is allowed to dress up in costumes, trick-or-treat and meet with some face characters not traditionally …

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A Beautiful Breakfast at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro

A couple months ago my friends and I had a wonderful afternoon at Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro.  Not only did we dine on some of the finest cheeses I have ever had in my life, we also enjoyed a variety of meats from their Charcuterie plate.  Morels has a cheese and charcuterie bar with more …

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