Destination: San Diego, California (2022 Edition, Part 2)

Hotel del Coronado (June 2022) After a delicious gelato treat, my family and I spent the afternoon at San Diego Old Town, a neighborhood where it was the site of the founding of California in 1850. It's fascinating to envision that this was the start of my home state, and fast-forward over 170 years later, … Continue reading Destination: San Diego, California (2022 Edition, Part 2)

Destination: San Diego, California (2022 Edition, Part 1)

Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park, San Diego (June 2022) This month last year, I went on a long weekend getaway to San Diego with my family. Although I'd gone the year prior, it'd been only a day trip-- this time, it was an extended three days in town, and we had ample time to see … Continue reading Destination: San Diego, California (2022 Edition, Part 1)

Destination: Big Sur, California (Part 2)

McWay Falls (March 2022) Big Sur is a massive stretch of coastline along central California, and to be able to experience it all, it's essential to have a night or two to camp or rent a room at one of the limited lodges in the area. With so much to do and see with its … Continue reading Destination: Big Sur, California (Part 2)

Destination: Big Sur, California (Part 1)

Coastline of Big Sur (March 2022) If there's one place to really capture the wild, coastal beauty of California, look no further than Big Sur. A 71-mile/144 kilometer stretch along the central coast of the state, the region of Big Sur offers dramatic views of the verdant, undulating coastline and the brilliant turquoise blue of … Continue reading Destination: Big Sur, California (Part 1)

Destination: Cambria, California (2022 Edition)

Along the coast of Cambria (March 2022) Many people have their own kind of happy place, whether it's the beach, the library, a cozy alcove at home...my happy place is Cambria, a small town of 5500 inhabitants located in central California, just 33 miles/53 kilometers west of San Luis Obispo. It's a sleepy town that … Continue reading Destination: Cambria, California (2022 Edition)