Whether your visiting for a weekend or you live there and you’re looking to escape the relentless Texas heat, Austin and its surrounding areas offer some fantastic swimming holes that provide the perfect cool-down. I had the chance to explore a few of these gems, and they are truly worth the visit. Here are my…
Everything You Need to Know About the New REAL ID Requirement for US Domestic Air Travel
If you live in the United States you may have heard a rumor that will affect your upcoming air travel plans. The TSA will be requiring US-resident travelers to carry the REAL ID which is a new type of “Passport ID” when boarding domestic flights that has them green-lighted to for air travel. Several states…
5 Places to Eat in Los Angeles When You’re Visiting this Summer
LA foodies have it good. When it comes to delicious and unique dining options, Los Angeles really does have everything, which can make it hard for travelers coming to LA and not sure where to start their foodie journey. On the other hand, maybe you already live in Los Angeles and just came back from…
Avelo Airlines: Cheap Non-Stop Flights from Burbank to Humboldt County
There’s a new airline in town that SoCal residents that have missing out on Northern California adventures are going to rejoice over. Avelo Airlines is a new budget airline that is offering cheap flights direct from Hollywood/Burbank (BUR) , California to Arcata(ACV), turning adventure-seekers’ 11-12 hour road trips into an easy hour an a half…
Day Hike Guide: Onion Valley to Flower Lake in Inyo National Forest
In my new series “Ultimate Day-Hike Guide within 4 hrs of Los Angeles” I share 5 of my favorite hikes that are … you guessed it, within 4 hours of Los Angeles! For some of these day-hikes, you’ll have to camp overnight to make the most of it so I will also be sharing campground…
How to Make a Reservation for Havasupai Falls
Saying that Havasupai Falls or Havasu Falls is a desert oasis is truly an understatement, but you will have to see it for yourself to believe it. Thanks to the beautiful photos shared on social media, it’s become increasingly difficult to make it out there as you need permit reservations. Until last year, the only…
Humboldt Road Trip: Hiking in Fern Canyon
One of the Jurassic Park movies were actually filmed here in Fern Canyon. Fern Canyon is an area of old growth redwoods, surfaces covered in ferns and moss and streams all around. It’s near the town of Orrick and driving up to it you are most likely to come across elk. Both times that I…
Cheap Flights to Latin America with InterJet Airlines
If you are shopping around for cheap flights to Latin America, whether it is to Mexico, Guatemala or Peru, there is a budget airline that is beginning to make its presence on popular flight search engines such as Google Flights called Interjet. Interjet, a new carrier from Mexico, is a part of the OneWorld Alliance…
Mendocino Roadtrip: Oysters, Redwoods and Rivers
Northern California is majorly underrated by my fellow Southern Californian’s, which is really unfortunate so I am trying to change that up so they too can admire and physically enjoy the beauty it has to offer, but also once you realize how beautiful your home is you might respect it more. For a while I…
Six Adventurous Ways to Enjoy Bend, Oregon
If you love the outdoors, adventures, fresh air and microbrews, then Bend, Oregon has it all for you. The town a little over three hours southeast of Portland has become a mecca for athletes who share a passion for healthy living. It’s location in Central Oregon makes it ideal for trail running, hiking, mountain biking…