Big Sur is one of my favorite weekend trips from the Bay Area, and when you make your way through here with someone special, you’ll totally understand why. The rugged coastline and pristine turquoise waters make this region one of the most romantic places ever! If …
Tokyo’s anime and manga culture is something that you’ll want to experience in Japan if the topic is remotely interesting to you at all! Being the birthplace of anime, there are plenty of fantastic anime stores, cafés, and video games to satisfy your curiosity. Whether …
Big Sur is one of my favorite weekend trips from the Bay Area, and when you make your way through here, you’ll totally understand why. The rugged coastline and pristine turquoise waters are truly a sight to see. If you love nature, Big Sur is …
Portland is amazing in itself, with so many unique eating, drinking, hiking, and cultural activities to busy yourself with. But from time to time, you may find yourself just itching to get away and explore what lies beyond the city limits. You’re in luck, because …
Palm Springs and Southern California desert area is nothing if not unique. Palm Springs has had a long association with the rich and famous of Hollywood and continues to prove a great escape from the hustle and bustle of more metropolitan cities such as Los …
Nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest is the small town of Big Bear Lake, California. If you’ve never heard of it, Big Bear is a tranquil retreat for outdoor enthusiasts in California. In its past, Big Bear became a gold mining boomtown, though today …
Renowned for its prestigious university, diverse culture, and Bohemian spirit that heavily flourished in the 1960s, the city of Berkeley, California sure is unique. If you can imagine beautiful parks/outdoor spaces, interactive museums, and a bustling food scene, then you’re thinking about Berkeley right. From …
If I told you there was a literal hike with no fewer than ten waterfalls featured along the way, would you believe it? Honestly, I thought “Trail Of Ten Falls” was just a clever trail name, and I was not expecting to see ten actually …
I first discovered Mammoth Lakes on a road trip to hike Big Pine Lakes—one of my all-time favorite hikes in California (seriously, it’s like having Banff in our backyard). Since we were planning to tackle the trail early, we decided to spend a day or …
The hike to Big Pine Lakes is easily one of the best day hikes in all of California. I mean, who knew there was a little slice of Banff National Park right here in Eastern California? If the views of Temple Crag and the surrounding …