What do you do when you have a travel itch but you’re not financially ready to go for another big trip? Start driving and see where your gas money takes you! It can’t hurt to do something spontaneous from time to time. It takes away the stress of planning and overthinking everything. During the PresidentsContinue reading “Death Valley National Park”
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Road Trip from Oregon to Washington
This trip was long overdue. My husband and I finally made an effort to go to Oregon and Washington. We’ve put the idea in the back burner because it’s just a few hours away from California. I knew that we could always go at the last minute. We went in October and as expected itContinue reading “Road Trip from Oregon to Washington”
The Pink Door
While we were in Seattle last month, my husband and I were looking for a place to celebrate my birthday and our wedding anniversary. We usually use Yelp to search for restaurants that have the kind of food we’re looking for. It also helps us decide by reading the comments and ratings. I don’t knowContinue reading “The Pink Door”
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone National Park is the first national park in the world. It is home to at least 500 active geysers including Old Faithful, which erupts every 35 to 120 minutes. The park is located mostly in Wyoming but also spreads to Idaho and Montana. The best time to visit is between April to May andContinue reading “Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park”
Visiting Yosemite National Park
Located about 150 miles away from the San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite National Park is my favorite go-to destination for a day hike. I fell in love with this place in 2016 when I came to visit for the very first time. No wonder it’s a popular tourist destination. With a view like this, IContinue reading “Visiting Yosemite National Park”
3 STATES IN 5 DAYS
I will never forget my first strenuous hike as it also happened to be our first big trip. It was the beginning of my love/hate relationship with hiking. Anyone who knows me can tell you that I’d rather stay in bed and watch TV than do anything outdoors let alone hiking. Soon enough I discoveredContinue reading “3 STATES IN 5 DAYS”
A L A S K A
Alaska has always been one of my bucket list destinations. There’s something about this place that fascinates me… the thought of being secluded or away from this crazy city life? Wildlife? Maybe. One thing is for sure, AURORA BOREALIS or the northern lights is one of the reasons why I’ve been wanting to go forContinue reading “A L A S K A”
Karen The Explorer 