I wasn’t very spiritual when I first started traveling several years ago. I knew what I believed was different than the society I was raised in, but I never understood that it was reflected in other cultures. Thankfully, Asia was the first part of the world that I explored, and it made all the difference. […]
The Perfect Packing List for Fall in Europe
Autumn is the best time of year in Europe. There, I said it! As much fun as summer can be, it’s also crowded and boiling, plus you don’t get the gorgeous fall foliage! Plus, you can save a lot of cash by flying to, staying in, and enjoying Europe in the shoulder seasons. So what […]
The Best of What to Do on Mo’orea
Sometimes life blows my mind a little bit. Just a week ago I was swimming in turquoise water with docile stingrays and reef sharks, and then came home to fall colors in Reno and binging on The Great British Baking Show (and I don’t even bake!), wondering if it was all a dream. Mo’orea in […]
22 Days with Whales
The waves that day had been fierce, the current strong, and the searches had mostly been busts all morning. The wild humpbacks we sought are the gentlest giants I’ve ever met – aware of their bodies and dancing through the water so effortlessly, in ways few animals can. Captain Onoi’s coffee brown eyes widened as […]
50 Things to Do in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, which sits on the California-Nevada state line, is one of the most popular destinations in the western United States, and with good reason. The massive lake is stunningly beautiful and crystal-clear, the surrounding mountains are a winter sports heaven, and the alpine forests between the two make for a hiker’s paradise. In my […]