Grab the keys of the nearest caravan, camper van, or rental you can find and open your navigation system, because it’s time to explore Western Australia, beyond Perth. On this particular journey, we’re talking a Perth to Esperance road trip through southwest Australia, home to breathtaking, clear-blue beaches that feel seemingly private. Along the way …
Do you love shockingly clear waters and empty beaches? If you’re heading to Western Australia or Perth, no trip will be complete without a day trip or overnight stay at Rottnest Island. Most famously known for its quokkas, Rottnest or “Rotto” as the natives call it, is more extraordinary than one can imagine. Clear blue …
Back in 2015, I dared myself to be spontaneous and booked a trip to Thailand two days before takeoff. I was beyond thrilled, and beyond nervous there might be some visa or health requirement I’d need with more notice. However, I managed to make it happen! Over my ~15 hours+ of travel time from San …
Australia: the seemingly faraway wonderland, home to cuddly-looking marsupials, and to some of the cheeriest people on the planet. The country-wide population is almost half the population of California alone, the natives have brilliant accents and slang, and “almost everything can kill you.” Starting with the sun, which due to its proximity to the South …
When I think of Cuba, my mind flashes back to the innocent 50s. Vintage cars patrolling the streets, vibrant buildings juxtaposed with crumbling shambles living next door to each other, and joyous natives playing music on their steps while people-watching. Recently, direct flights to Cuba from California opened route, which made my excuses for not …
Half Dome was on my bucket list and I knew it’d be a challenge, but it definitely pushed my boundaries physically. On this October day at the end of the permit season, my friend Sandra and I traversed across Yosemite toward Half Dome. We originally had our minds set on hiking Clouds Rest, but since shuttles stopped …
It’s where the famous turquoise and waterfall pictures of California are captured, where winding roads meet coastal cliffs and connect to the Bixby bridge, and just north of where William Hearst built the famous landmark of the central coast, Hearst Castle. Big Sur, a gem of California that is accessible primarily by car and often …
