A little over a year ago much of this area was ravaged by fire, but now the rains have come and life has returned full force in a dramatic way. While these areas are often baked brown, we had the privilege to witness the hills in green and golden splendor. Walking through the hills surrounded by …
California Bloom - Fire, rain, and flowers in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Malibu
Traveling with Allergies - 3 Ways to Avoid Getting Sick
Living with allergies can be complicated and make traveling scary. Here are three things I do to manage my allergies and avoid getting sick.
Vietnam & Hong Kong - Trip Itinerary & Travel Budget
We spent a couple days in Hong Kong, then went on a tour of Vietnam from North to South. We saw the country on foot, by train, bicycle, boat, kayak, bus, and plane. (11 day trip)
Vietnam - Tips, Tricks, & Things to Know
Stuff you should know about drinking water, the airport, staying connected, money, visas, the bathrooms and more.
Vietnam - Food - Exploring the flavors, textures, and cost of Vietnamese cuisine
In Vietnamese cuisine balance is important. Vietnamese dishes often have a variety of textures and heavy or fried food is generally accompanied by something light and fresh (ex. fried crepe in a lettuce wrap).
Vietnam - Hoi An - The Lantern Festival, basket boats, a cooking class, and tailors
If you are looking for custom made products, shopping, night life, massages, and lanterns, this is the place.
Vietnam - Ninh Binh - Mountains, rice paddies, rivers, and cycling
Stunning! This area was like Ha Long Bay on land, but without the pollution and a fraction of the tourists.
Vietnam - Ha Long Bay - Cruising, kayaking, and an island stay
Ha Long Bay inspires images of tropical beauty, ethereal mountains shrouded in mist, and people living simple lives. It is all this and more, .
Vietnam - Hanoi - Old Town, Culture, Sightseeing, and People Watching
Hanoi has an incredible energy to it. It is tradition unapologetically melded with city life and flowing chaos.
Vietnam - Transportation - By train, plane, bus, car, boat, and scooter
Overnight trains, flying within the country, and more