On a recent road trip to Arizona over spring break we had the pleasure of spending a night in enchanting Santa Fe, New Mexico. We had planned on hiking the Tent Rocks National Monument just 40 miles east of Santa Fe but on the day we arrived the weather wasn’t too great, it was rainy, … [Read more…]
Growing up I never went on any typical yearly family vacations, travel was not in my vocabulary. There was no Disney World or cruises or trips to tropical beaches during my childhood. Traveling was just not something my family did, my mom was a workaholic and never even seemed to take a day off ever. … [Read more…]
Known as the “crown jewel” of Oregon State Parks, Silver Falls definitely lives up to its nickname! It’s located near Silverton, just about an hour east of Salem right at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It is the largest state park in Oregon. Silver Falls is the perfect place to spend a day hiking … [Read more…]
I wanted to share one of the coolest little spots in Portland that I found on my last trip there! Now mind you, I grew up in Oregon and lived there for over 18 years and I had never heard about this secret garden the entire time I lived there so I do think it’s … [Read more…]
Just a few minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of Portland lays one of the most beautiful treasures of nature, the Japanese Gardens. It’s as if you’ve stepped into another country and you forget where you are, it’s an escape from the nearby concrete jungle. The Japanese Garden is located in Washington Park next … [Read more…]
Ubud is a mecca for vegetarians and vegans. It is one of those few places in the world where vegans can go and feel like they fit in, they are not the fish out of water there. I knew I had to go to Bali and experience the food there even though it is literally … [Read more…]
Canggu is a hip little beach village in the southern part of Bali. The vibe is laid back and chill. It is a great place to unwind and relax and catch some awesome sunsets. It’s a small village with a lot of character. There is so much art and color in this village which makes … [Read more…]