These are some of the best restaurants in Oakland. From Michelin star restaurants to unassuming dine-ins and food trucks, there is an abundance of great food throughout Oakland and its many neighborhoods. The Oakland food scene has grown exponentially over the years, and I believe the diversity of cultures has always been at the root …
I never dreamed I would find myself traveling to Modena, Italy. For years I longed to visit other parts of Italy. I wasn’t really sure where. I knew I was attracted to the wine country. I had family which originated along the coast from decades gone by. The area of Emilia-Romagna had never previously been …
Mount Shasta might be the crown jewel in Siskiyou County, however, there are untold treasures and hidden gems waiting to be discovered throughout the vast landscape. From uncharted tunnels and caves to rivers and overflowing waterfalls, unassuming parks and trails, a journey through Siskiyou is an adventure you must experience.
Join me in discovering these 9 hidden gems throughout Siskiyou County.
The Deep Creek Hot Springs are natural geothermal hot springs along the Mojave River in the San Bernardino National Forest in Southern California. Nestled in between willow trees and curious rock formations, this is the perfect location for seclusion and clothing-optional soaking. Along my journey to find these secluded, sought after pools, I found myself …
As a personal challenge, I decided to book a multi-country trip to Europe, planning to not plan. The trip originally started out as a trip to Italy to learn about Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. I had an overlapping event in Europe and the company was willing to accommodate a late return date. With plenty of …
Taking a road trip in early Spring to Mount Shasta and Crater Lake has turned into one of my favorite nearby journeys. Both sets of mountains offer some of the most spectacular views within a mere two hours of each other.
Yosemite National Park is full of breathtaking views, and many of them are within easy access. Happy Trails! Yosemite is the most ambitious of the day trips from Sacramento, and better tackled as an overnight. Quick Tips for Visiting Yosemite Valley Google Maps Offline – Before you leave the house, open your Google Maps app …
There are a variety of warm and cold weather things to do in Ruidoso, New Mexico. Well-known to both Texas tourists and New Mexico locals, this mountain town is a hot spot for off-the-beaten-path adventures in both summer and winter. From zip-lining to horseback riding and hiking the White Sands National Monument, my schedule was …
Creating the entire itinerary and waterfall hikes adventure trip planning was quite the task, much more time-consuming than normal adventures. This trip was inspired by coming across an article that had gone viral on my Facebook feed. At first impression, the article was a great source of waterfalls to explore. However, it lacked critical information, such as …
The Marin Headlands offer some spectacular views of the city of San Francisco, the bay, Pacific Ocean, not to mention the world renowned national park, Muir Woods. The Marin coast is one of the better day trips from Sacramento once you are willing to drive a couple of hours. Its fairly doable to experience a …