A melting pot of French, Spanish, Caribbean, West African, and many other cultures, New Orleans was a must stop on our road trip. Though I was so excited to finally be in the city known for its great music, food, and rich culture, our visit landed on a sweltering hot summer day. I thought I could […]
Photography
White Sands National Monument
Tucked away in the Tularosa Basin of New Mexico, White Sands National Monument is an oasis of wave-like gypsum dunes that glisten under the desert sun. Millions of years ago the monument was home to a deep lake layered with gypsum, which is rarely seen as sand because it is water-soluble. However, the isolation of the […]
Got My Zion You
The majestic red and white cliffs of Zion Canyon, standing over 2,000 feet above us, left us in awe. Zion National Park, located in southern Utah, is in a desert climate but is home to many species of plants and animals, including cheeky squirrels scavenging for snacks. Parts of the park are in low desert […]
This Time for a Road Trip
While leaving Reno was bittersweet, the road home was filled with wonders. I packed my life into my car and drove from NV to NC with my best friend. On the first day of nine, we traveled from Reno to Las Vegas, stopping at Yosemite and Death Valley along the way. Yosemite If time had […]
A Drive Down South
Over Memorial Day weekend, I finally got to cross driving down the Pacific Coast highway off my bucket list. With a few of my dance teammates and an adorable puppy, we loaded the car and drove down south. We stopped at every site we could manage, from right outside of Nevada to San Francisco, Big […]
Point Reyes National Seashore
I consider myself fortunate to have visited the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area multiple times, so I was even more delighted to venture outside of the city when I visited in late January. Located a one to two hour drive from the city, Point Reyes National Seashore is a beautiful peninsula jutting into the Pacific […]
Muir Woods
Words are simply not enough to explain the magic of Muir Woods. Located north of San Francisco, Muir Woods National Monument is part of California’s Golden Gate National Recreation Area. I visited last June and was simply memorized by the towering trees and winding trails. These photos are from Muir Woods and parts of San […]
This Time for Seattle
In June, I took a quick weekend trip to Seattle to reunite with old friends and slowly cross off destinations from my #westcoastbestcoast travel destinations. I didn’t have enough time to do everything on my list, but I was immediately wowed by Seattle’s striking beauty. Everywhere you look, majestic skylines and mountaintops take your […]
Tahoe Tales
Oops. I haven’t blogged in over a year! Luckily, that doesn’t mean I haven’t traveled in over a year. My adventures took some unexpected turns along the way…in other words, life happened. I’m fortunate to be feeling a lot better and hope to share both retrospective and current (i.e. plans I’m currently dreaming up) travel […]
#WhyAllGirls
“I recently asked individuals all over the world to submit a photo that captured #WhyAllGirls matter to them, and the response has been overwhelming. From the United States to Guatemala, to Rwanda to Germany, people all over the world believe that all girls are important and deserve equality.” Read more here. See all of the photos […]