This guest post is by Monica Chapon, a California-based desert enthusiast: Would you believe me if I told you that there’s much more to Dubai than glamour and gold? The United Arab Emirates is a country of duality. It’s a mix of old and new, tradition and modernity, of vast orange desert and abundant development. It’s a […]
Exploring the Mojave National Preserve in California
This guest post is by Monica Chapon, a California-based desert enthusiast: The Mojave National Preserve must be exactly what the Wild West looked like long ago – raw, rugged, and untamed. This wild stretch of relatively unknown, protected land sits nestled between Los Angeles and Las Vegas – a dry desert tucked away from civilization. […]
How to Spend One Glorious Week on St. John, USVI
This guest post is written by Theresa McKinney, a USVI enthusiast and travel blogger: Are you headed to St. John USVI, aka one of the most magical places on earth? This slice of paradise is the second smallest island in the US Virgin Islands, with 60 percent of it being covered by Virgin Islands National […]
What To Do in Joshua Tree National Park
This guest post is by Monica Chapon, a California-based desert enthusiast: I am a sucker for the desert. The dry heat, the endless sun, and the prickly plant life are all positives, in my book. For anyone who is skeptical that a desert can actually be fun, I have the perfect location to change your […]
38 Unique Things to Do in New Mexico
New Mexico is also known as the “Land of Enchantment”, a sentiment I wholeheartedly understand after road tripping through the state. The staggering snow capped mountains, brilliant-colored desert sunsets, mouthwatering flavors of New Mexican food (chiles – green or red), and relaxing natural hot springs all come to mind. I left New Mexico totally enamored […]