Las Vegas (also known as "Vegas" or "Sin City") needs no introduction. This entertainment hub is famous worldwide, drawing in nearly 40 million visitors each year for all things fun and lively-- even hedonistic. It's a city that never sleeps and, as the old saying goes, "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." This popular … Continue reading Destination: Las Vegas, Nevada
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The coast of Central California is a unique one-- it's not the peaceful, sandy beaches of Southern California, nor is it quite the cool, chilly harbor of the north. Rather, it's wild and untamed, with its rocky shores and isolated climate that make for a scenic drive-thru between the massive, urban epicenters of Los Angeles … Continue reading Destination: Solvang, Hearst Castle, & Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Five years have passed since I last went to Cambria. With its sweeping bluffs and rocky shoreline stretching for miles and miles, this small, seaside village in Central California is a rugged, wild retreat for anyone looking to escape the bustle of city life. Despite the fact that I've traveled so many places in the world, … Continue reading Destination: Cambria, California
Also called "Donostia" in the Basque language, San Sebastián is a coastal city in northern Spain, just 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the border with France. It is a popular beach resort, as plenty of tourists flock to the sandy shores for surf and sun in the warmer months. San Sebastián would be my final … Continue reading Destination: San Sebastián, Spain
For the last couple of years, Santillana del Mar had been at the top of my list of places to visit in Spain (rather Europe, in general). It has been nicknamed "the prettiest village in Spain," and a quick Google search will prove that to be correct. From its cobblestone streets to its small, but … Continue reading Destination: Santillana del Mar, Spain