Before I became a mom myself, I thought traveling with kids would be a breeze. I mean, my parents did it, right? But that was before I understood how toddlers were a totally different genus and species and how much they need naps and how much they want to eat anything except what you’re feeding… Read More Staying at Carmel Valley Ranch with a Toddler-A Hotel Review & Kid Tips
Every year on February 1st, avid hikers and waterfall chasers wait eagerly for 8am Arizona Time, ready to pounce on the highly coveted Havasupai permits for the year! And this year, you’re in luck because in 2020, February 1 is on a Saturday! Since I made the journey myself in 2017, I have been giving… Read More How to Get a Permit and Visit Havasupai in 2020
Where else can you hike and see 10 waterfalls in one day, AND walk behind 4 of the waterfalls?! Silver Falls State Park is one of the coolest Oregon State Parks to visit because of its high density of waterfalls (large ones at that!) in one state park! The “crown jewel” of Oregon State Parks, I definitely think this place is not to be missed!… Read More Silver Falls State Park in Oregon – A Guide to the Trail of Ten Waterfalls Day Hike
There are a billion Disney blogs out there so I’m definitely not going to write in detail about Disneyland because that job is more aptly suited for someone who lives in SoCal with an annual pass! But I did recently go to Disneyland last week and tried out the new MaxPass, which my friend Emilie… Read More Tips and Tricks to Using Disneyland MaxPass and When It’s Worth It
There’s something about tulip fields that just looks so magical. I love all types of gardens, but tulip fields have such a distinct look. And maybe it’s that OCD in me, but I love how organized the rows and rows of tulips grow and those perfect leading lines of vibrant and sturdy blooms that make… Read More Visiting Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm in Oregon for Sunrise
Throughout our travels last year, I made my husband learn how to operate many different transportation modalities from jet skis to Vespas to ATVs. We had never been on any of these before and I give him props for being thrown into the unfamiliar scenarios and handling all of these vehicles like a champ! (Minus… Read More Moorea Excursions – ATVing with ATV Moorea Tours
I first heard of Black’s Beach during my SoCal years, since my high school bestie attended UCSD and she was always an adventurous one. (Yes, same one I went to Havasupai with last year!) We would often hang out at La Jolla Shores when I visited her, but she would frequently tell me that Black’s… Read More Hiking to Black’s Beach via Ho Chi Minh Trail in San Diego
I’ll be honest. I never set foot in REI unless I am shopping for a North Face jacket. When my husband and best friend decided they wanted to plan the backpacking trip to Havasupai on their own, I was a little nervous. I just wanted to hire a tour group that would provide (almost) EVERYTHING.… Read More A First-Time Backpacker’s Guide to Packing for Havasupai
Yes, I’ve been slacking lately…but life catches up with you! By now, I’ve written quite a few detailed posts on Havasupai—how to get a permit, how to train for it, how to pack for it, how to get there, how to find Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, and Beaver Falls. Looking back now, there are a… Read More 7 Things I Wish I Did Differently on My Havasupai Hike (First Time Backpacker Mistakes)
If you don’t really care to read about hiking to Beaver Falls, that’s okay! But you should scroll through to see some of these super cool photos of an unreal hike! 🙂 Beaver Falls is not really a large of a waterfall like Mooney Falls or Havasu Falls but rather a series of smaller waterfalls flowing in… Read More How to Hike to Beaver Falls in Havasupai