The Art of the Artichoke

Have you ever had a craving for artichokes? Probably not, and I get it, why would you? My journey today took me to the center of the artichoke capital, Castroville.

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Learning to crawl again

2020 left us grounded, waiting for our wings to feel just a small amount of wind to take us soaring across the sky. As we begin 2021, it’s now about learning how to crawl again before taking flight. Where can you go domestically, while you wait for international travel?

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A new year, a new you.

2020, a year of total disaster or a blessing? Remember that the caterpillar goes into its cocoon and becomes a butterfly. How will you take 2020 and reflect on who it made you and how you will move forward?

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Live Like a Local

When you travel, you have to make a decision on where you stay? Is your preference to stay in the norm of a hotel? Or would you like to take a chance on the possibilities of living local?

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Half Dome starts with a single step

Grit is something that can get us through the tough times in our life. It will always start with you taking a single step in a way outside your comfort zone. Everyone has their half dome to tackle in life, will you reach the top?

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Thankful Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving has come and gone, what did you choose to do to celebrate? Did you risk it and meet with a large amount of people? Or was it a small event surrounded by the people you’ve been around for the beginning. Be thankful for the gift we have of life and we will make it through this year.

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Traveling through 2020 as an introvert?

An introvert mindset might be what you need as you stay grounded from travel. What have you experienced in life up until now? Will this year, be the year of creating a new you? Or are you just lying in wait for your time to take to the skies again?

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Testing, One, Two, Three, Testing

In need of some time away from the chaos of the pandemic in your area? Everyone needs a little bit of travel before heading into the busy holiday season. You are in luck! With Hawaii opening up, all it takes is some testing and extra precautions and you can enjoy some much needed time away on the beach.

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Do You Really Want To Drive?

The car is not always the best form of transportation when traveling. If you want to learn more about the local area, bike it!

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Sunday Morning Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz was hit during the pandemic, just like many other cities. It’s good to start seeing some signs of life coming back to it. The early morning will still bring a sense of calm to you as you walk through the beachfront area and see people doing their day to day.

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