Welcome to the Mizpah Hotel, an historic beacon of central Nevada’s mining boom that came and went and left behind it a trail of tiny towns and ghost towns. The Mizpah Hotel has been called the most haunted hotel in America, and during my US 95 road trip between Reno and Las Vegas, I just […]
48 Hours in Death Valley National Park
For some people, visiting the desert for fun sounds unthinkable. But for me it’s an enchanting adventure, and I’d love to help you see it that way too. While tropical beaches, forests, and jungles all have their special beauty, The desert offers something unique – vast expanses as far as the eye can see, silence […]
The Ultimate US 395 Freeway Stops and Road Trip Itinerary
The US 395 road trip is one of the most action packed adventures in the west. Having driven it many times between where I grew up (SoCal) to where I live now (Reno), I keep discovering new things to do along the way regardless of the season. Here are some of the best things to […]
Here’s a New Year’s DIY Retreat You can Do at Home (for Cheap or Free)
It is a challenge to spend New Year’s alone. Of all of the holidays, I see it as most spirited and optimistic. Everyone looks forward to a great new year and many of us make resolutions. And although it’s hard for me not to be dancing with my friends today, I’m taking it as an […]
8 of the Best Festive Airbnb Experiences
The holiday season certainly looks different this year than it did last Christmas. For a lot of us, it can be an isolating time where we would love to be able to experience the holidays with our friends and family. But there are some creative ways that people are virtually getting together, whether it’s with […]