Joshua Tree was one of the first national parks to open up in California as they phased into COVID reopening. After several months cooped up at home, I was itching for a road trip and some wide open spaces. I’ve always wanted to visit Joshua Tree – the idea of desert sunsets and the spiritual,…
West Virginia makes you fall in love. At least, that’s the story I heard again and again during my short trip there this winter. I met many people who had moved there from other states after visiting and falling in love with the bucolic landscape and friendly people. There were city natives who never imagined…
Recently, I relived my #VanLife days on a road trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. I did the same trip by coach bus on a tour with my parents years ago and didn’t get to see much, so I was excited to have the freedom to explore on my own time. We planned for…
For many, the Australian Outback conjures images of face-sized spiders, poisonous snakes and bugs, and an unforgivingly arid and barren landscape. So I thought it’d be a great idea for me to jump right into the thick of the Outback! I joined a 6 day/5 night trip through Australia’s Red Centre from Adelaide to Darwin…