Unless you're a lamp, you shouldn't be sedentary
In honor of Yosemite National Park’s 150th anniversary, I want to share my favorite, most peaceful spot in the tourist-run valley for anyone visiting this summer. As many times as I’ve been to Yosemite valley to hike trials and gawk at the massive water falls (when they had water in them), one of my favorite places is … Continue reading Tranquility lives on quiet bank in Yosemite
So much about the state of Utah hides behind the shadows of stereotypes, mal-education and just general ignorance. I didn’t know much outside the Salt Lake City airport and what I saw beneath the plane until recently. This summer, SLC was my final destination, not connection, as I then drove north to explore Cache Valley, … Continue reading Cache Valley: hidden hiking paradise
When I’m on a flight for several hours, my normal routine of peacefully looking out the window and listening to music doesn’t pass the time quickly enough. I get uncomfortable and restless and need a change in scenery after a few hours. Here’re a few ways I keep myself occupied and fresh on flights: Don’t … Continue reading Passing time on long (domestic) flights
If you’ve ever been to Charlotte, North Carolina, you know there’re so many neighborhoods to explore, it seems near impossible to get fully acquainted with the city. However, Uptown Charlotte not only has a beautiful skyline from the distance (when the roads are straight enough to expose the architecture without trees blocking the view), but also has gems … Continue reading Not just produce in 7th street market
With a million corners to be explored, thousands of people to meet, hundreds of coffees to taste and countless continents to touch, there’s never a better time to travel than now. In my thinking, I’ll never have enough time or money to go on vacation, so I mind as well just go now. This heart of mine was … Continue reading Book a ticket and just leave
