The ephemeral beauty of the Big Sur coastline is one that can’t quite be captured in a photograph. The dramatic seascapes along the winding length of Highway 1 south of Monterey are the sort you have to absorb in person. The Big Sur vistas are those that demand you to linger, and let the periphery …
Category: California
Lake Tahoe Blues.
Lake Tahoe is summer paradise in its purest form. From deep azure waters of every shade, to the crispest mountain air, Tahoe is the perfect place for a summertime weekend retreat. With the help of VRBO I found a quaint cabin just a block from the lake up on a hill with panoramic views of Carnelian Bay in north …
Birthday Celebrations in Santa Barbara
I always seize the opportunity for a weekend getaway. Being a nurse has both the attributes of being relatively stressful, paired with a 3 day per week schedule. Long weekends are attainable, and getting away is my personal way of staying fresh, focused, and positive. For my birthday, I landed upon Santa Barbara easily. I …
Carmel: Tranquility by the Sea
I have the tendency to assume that the further away the destination is, the more pleasure I will get out of my trip. This is my inner Robinson Crusoe speaking. This tendency leads me to undervalue, and even overlook beautiful destinations closer to home. The weekend that follows was one shrouded in a warm glow …
MINIMALIST PACKING FOR A LONG WEEKEND BEACH GETAWAY
I’m asked often how I pack so lightly. While minimalist packing can require some forethought, it’s a decision you will never regret. Benefits of carry-on only travel include beating everyone else on the plane to customs, kissing baggage claim goodbye, and not making yourself stand out as a target for scams or crime. Minimalist travel is …