After recently looking up some new travel spots on an upcoming road trip to a new state, which means pinning on GoogleMaps! While looking up some new destinations, and finding some locations on an upcoming road trip to a new state, it left me pinpointing those spots right on GoogleMaps and a friend asking how I was doing it. So, what better spark than realizing, I should probably sho[...]
Essentially, the principles of Leave No Trace give a sense of direction and guidelines for the steps we can take while being out in nature so that everyone can preserve and enjoy the outdoors. First and foremost, Leave No Trace is a non-profit organization that has established a foundation of ethics and the best practices for minimizing impact to our beloved outdoors, using research-bas[...]
For so many of us, 2022 becomes the year of opportunity, as well as to refresh and update our bucketlist ideas. “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius, and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Marilyn Monroe This quote can really shift our perspective - sometimes our bucketlist ideas don’t always have to be so practical and “structured”, al[...]
Come with me as we lift the veil on some of these mystical murals in Phoenix, you'll be in awe, wanting more! Ever see murals all over social media, but then never see where the location for the murals is? Whelp, I've spent days exploring these wonderful murals in Phoenix and noting where the locations are so that you can experience the beauty as well! Not to mention, exploring[...]
Whelp, 2022 is here, so why not kick it off right with some quotes on new adventures! So, I don’t know about you, but quotes just fuel the fire and put a kick into my step - and now yours too! OWWW (In a good way, ha!) I personally have them tattooed on me, set as a phone background sometimes, in the front & back of my journal, and even added to my laptop. Seriously - they are[...]
With the holidays coming up fast and the shipping cut-off date being December 15th, it’s time to talk about where and how to receive mail and packages while traveling. Are you that person who likes to take a holiday vacation? Or maybe you’re a snowbird that chases the sun? Or what if you’re a vanlifer or rver on the road? Possibly your mail gets misplaced or stolen? Wherever yo[...]
I’m sure most of us know that now is as good of a time as any to be grateful, and to celebrate every Thursday as a Thankful Thursday. However, there is just something about travel that brings out a specific gratitude and reason to be thankful. Definitely comment below which numbers resonates most with you! #1. FIXED TIME WITH FAMILY While traveling alone, with friends, or even wi[...]
Let me just start off by saying that Downtown Snohomish isn’t just one of those places that’s enjoyed in the matter of just of an hour or two, you’ll want to spend the whole day here! Not only is there just so much to explore, but every season brings new designs and an array of colors, inside the shops and out. THINGS TO DO IN SNOHOMISH: First, try enjoying the lovely Centennial[...]
There is so much to experience in the PNW, but hiking in Washington is just something you don't want to miss! To get the best experiences of Washington, I highly recommend getting out into the nature Washington's known for. For starters, the glistening blues, illuminating greens, and vast waters will have you wanting more every time you’re here. For instance, I’ve lived in[...]
In this article, I share how to keep your desire to live in a van, without compromising your love for the planet. Additionally, living out of a van has become a huge movement and the controversial subject of it being or not being eco-friendly is becoming evident. So, I thought I’d share some of the ways I’ve come to discover that van life can accompany an imperfectly sustainable[...]
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