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Nov 14, 2018

The Night I Drove to Spain (in 15 Minutes)

I don’t know about you, but when I’m not traveling, I’m pretty much homesick for all the places I’ve been. Food and culture in the US pale in comparison to my watercolor memories. But I’m fortunate enough to live in a city (San Diego) that has some pretty authentic global cuisine, including Spanish fare at Cafe Sevilla. Travel Pros, Unite! I’m a part of a meetup group called Travel Massive, a global organization that connects people who either work in travel (bloggers, travel agents) or who are simply enthusiastic about travel. We get to do all kinds of awesome things…

Nov 02, 2018

Photo Friday: First Trip to Anza Borrego Desert

Growing up in Arkansas, I was accustomed to gentle mountains covered in trees. Lakes, filled to the brim with sparkling water. All in stark contrast to what surrounds me in San Diego County. On my first trip to Anza Borrego Desert, just two hours northeast of San Diego, I was agog at how different the landscape was from what I was used to. Slot canyons made of sand that crumbled at the touch wound around like a psychedelic dream. Ancient riverbeds — or even ocean beds — lay flat below sharp craggy rockmountains. We camped that first trip. The camping,…

Oct 19, 2018

Photo Friday: Happy Birthday to Me

This week I celebrated my 41st birthday. This was my cake last year, for my 40th. Yes, it was Wonder Woman (don’t judge. This year I had rainbows and unicorns. When I was 20, I had a Rainbow Brite cake.). My birthday wish is to see more of the world and come here to share it with you!

Sep 28, 2018

Photo Friday: Sand Sculpture in SoCal

If you live nowhere near a beach, you probably aren’t aware that beach cities like San Diego host sand sculpture competitions. It’s amazing what people can do with sand, a little water, and a spade. The beautiful irony is that tomorrow, they’ll return as sand particles to the beach.

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