The Golden State has more to see than most countries, and it’s larger than many as well. Given its many landscapes — from forests and deserts and mountains to a coastline that runs along the entire western side — I’ve spent most of my life exploring this state and still find new points of interest […]
The Ultimate Road Trip Essentials Checklist
I’ve been on a fair amount of road trips in my day. From a camper van in Chile’s Atacama Desert to Northern Thailand, the American Southwest and even Tahiti, there’s nothing as freeing as taking your own vehicle and sticking to your own timeline. Given it’s one of my favorite ways to travel, I’m sharing […]
17 Secret Places in Utah (Off the Beaten Path)
Utah’s landscape is as varied as it is colorful to describe. Shaped by waves and sediments, the rich colors and shapes are endlessly fascinating as they change from moment to moment. The clouds turn red, reflecting the ground as they pass overhead. The rocks form into hat and mushroom shapes, and with a dusting of […]
The Best Road Trips in the American West
The more I travel the world, the more I have come to appreciate and fall in love with the American West. There’s nowhere in the world like it in terms of sheer beauty and diversity — both of landscapes and people. Where else can you experience one of the hottest deserts on Earth, the tallest […]
A Stylish, Easy Thailand Packing List
The Land of Smiles has it all: Vibrant culture, delicious food, a price tag that’s easy on the budget, warmth year-round, beaches, jungles, and mountains. The only thing it doesn’t have is snow, thank goodness! If you’re like me Thailand is attractive for a multitude of reasons, including but not limited to the lack of […]