Flying across an ocean in coach class is the pits, but this is what average people do when they head to Scotland. When we landed in Edinburgh we made a beeline for the rental car place and were told we were getting a “free upgrade,” which always means they don’t …
Hiking SoCal: Big Morongo Canyon Preserve & Coachella Valley Preserve
After an exciting day in Joshua Tree National Park, my cousin and I were dying to see what other secrets this area held. A not too distant drive proved we were in for some more desert treats. Not to be confused with dessert. BIG MORONGO CANYON PRESERVE The views in Big …
Joshua Tree National Park: A Prickly Trek & Exhilarating Oasis
I am awestruck by the varied landscapes on this planet. There is so much to see, so many places to experience, so much land to set foot upon. I’ve been to the desert in Arizona, but even the desert has its own character in different places. Having never been to …
The Magic & Mystery of Savannah
I’ve always wanted to visit Savannah. Without knowing anything about the city, what drew me there was the image of Spanish moss hanging lazily from the twisted limbs of live oak trees. I can’t remember the first time I saw a picture of the famous drive at Wormsloe Plantation, but …