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Oct 17

On the Road during Covid-19 Lockdown

A hauntingly beautiful collection of locations and landmarks I drove through during the Covid-19 Lockdown

Aug 31

Top 10 Things to do in Borrego Springs, CA

Adventure awaits in California's largest state park in one of the coolest little desert communities, Borrego Springs.

Aug 10

Visiting Hever Castle in Kent, England

Experience life as a royal family by walking the quarters and beautiful grounds of Anne Boleyn's childhood home.

Jul 10

Cougar Crest Trail, Big Bear CA

One of Big Bear's signature hikes which offers a stunning view of the lake!

Jun 18

Road Trip New Zealand: Auckland to Queenstown

With some of the most epic landscapes in the world, New Zealand is the perfect country to pack it up and hit the road!

Feb 13

7 Must See Highlights in Death Valley National Park

Visit America's largest, hottest, driest, lowest elevation and most unique National Park.

Dec 31, 2019

My Top 10 Hikes of 2019

From Japan to Utah, and of course California, here's my list of my favorite hikes from 2019.

Jul 22, 2019

6 Best Waterfall Trails in the Fingerlakes, NY

Visit the Fingerlakes area of New York State, and experience some of the most stunning waterfall trails you'll find in the region!

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