In my mind, California’s central coast is one of the most beautiful and underrated regions in the state. When my husband and I had the chance to visit Lompoc one weekend with Explore Lompoc, we jumped at the opportunity! This area was first inhabited by the native Chumash people, and the name “Lompoc” is derived… Continue reading Top 10 Things to do in Lompoc, CA
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How to Spend 24 Hour in New York City
The Big Apple, the first United States capital (okay, for about a year, but still) and the most densely populated city in the country. I’ll start out by saying that if you can spend more than a day in New York City, you definitely should. But if you’re like us and only have 24 hours… Continue reading How to Spend 24 Hour in New York City
10 Tips for Driving Maui’s Road to Hana
No trip to Maui is complete without embarking on the iconic drive along the Road to Hana. Boasting 59 bridges and 620 curves in just 42 miles, the Hana Highway is a precarious drive that is not for the fainthearted. I’m lucky that my husband is an excellent driver and didn’t bat an eye at… Continue reading 10 Tips for Driving Maui’s Road to Hana
24 Hours in Toronto
My oh my, what a hectic trip! My husband was in Toronto a week for work, and I hopped up for the weekend to join him. I didn’t want to take any time off work, so I left on a redeye Friday night to get there Saturday morning, and then we were coming back Los… Continue reading 24 Hours in Toronto
8 TIPS FOR PACKING YOUR 2-WEEK TRIP INTO A CARRY-ON
Those of you who know me know that I’m all about cramming as much as possible into my trips. Life is short and vacation time is hard to come by, so if you have the opportunity to go somewhere, why not try to experience as much as possible? I am all for squeezing in a… Continue reading 8 TIPS FOR PACKING YOUR 2-WEEK TRIP INTO A CARRY-ON