Encouraging women to try adventurous travel
We almost didn’t stop by the Sundial Bridge in Redding. Luckily, my boyfriend remembered it before heading out of town toward Burney Falls because it is SO COOL! If you are interested in art or architecture, I recommend spending an extra half hour in Redding …
I originally bought tickets to Sensorio Paso Robles for January 1, 2021. However, during the pandemic’s peak and before the vaccine was available, the organization wisely decided to shut down to visitors. And thus began my nine-month journey… not to pregnancy… but to finally witnessing …
Immediately drawn to the icicle archways that I saw online and on Instagram, I knew I needed to go to Ice Castles when I first discovered it a couple of years ago. Each time I visited a cold place, I would check to see if …
Edvard Grieg is Norway’s greatest composer, whose work still influences musicians and composers. To celebrate such an important figure in Norwegian history, I went to a Grieg lunch concert and toured his home. It was a lovely experience to listen to his work to come …
Let me tell you, I have never felt more cultured and high brow than going to a ballet performance at the Oslo Opera House in Norway. Not only does the Oslo Opera House host world-renown opera and ballet performances, but it is also an architectural feat in …
Guatemala weaving is next level. It is not only alive and well, but is also a major source of income for families and women in particular. Before going, I wanted to do a weaving class that was hands-on and not simply informative. The problem was …
Back in the 16th and 17th centuries, Antigua was the capital of Guatemala. After a devastating earthquake in 1773, the government decided to move the capital to Guatemala City. Since then, UNESCO designated Antigua as a World Heritage Site and must preserve its colonial features. …
The White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand is straight out of an artist’s imagination… which it is. Once a rundown temple in northern Thailand, Chalermchai Kositpipat, a local artist decided to use personal funds to renovate the temple. Wikipedia estimates that the artist has spent …
What is Meow Wolf Museum? The best way I could describe Meow Wolf is that it is a large scale immersive and interactive art installation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Meow Wolf uses lights, color, sounds, and texture from floor to ceiling, which makes you …
Las Vegas Neon Musuem Las Vegas wouldn’t be Las Vegas without brilliant neon signs lighting up the night. The Las Vegas Neon Museum is an art museum featuring historic neon signs that once enticed guests to visit the different casinos, hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. …
One of the first things you will learn about Salzburg is that it was the home of Amadeus Mozart. You will see everything from Mozart chocolates, music notes on scarves, and an ever-present crowd outside the place he was born. It is Mozart-mania and the …
The Seven Magic Mountains (or 7 Magic Mountains as I will be referring to it in this post) is a public art piece made of colorful neon boulders stacked on top of each other to create seven pillars in the desert. The art installation is …
We attended the Rise Lantern Festival to enjoy the magic of a couple hundred (or thousand?) people releasing lanterns into the night sky. It was pretty wild when lift-off of the lanterns happened, especially being being downwind of a very gentle breeze that had any …
When on your way to the Salton Sea, the International Banana Museum is a delightful beacon of yellow light that cheerily prepares you for the weirdness you will encounter. Sitting on the northwest corner of the Salton Sea, there are signs to guide you home. The poor outdoor …
Salvation Mountain is an experiential art piece built into a hillside covered in hundreds of gallons of colorful paint. Created by local resident Leonard Knight, the site’s main message is “God is Love” and includes biblical verses on parts on the hill. A few miles from the …
With all the bachelorette parties, pool lounges, and yearly migration to the desert for Cochella one thing remained constant in social media photos: That Pink Door. I’m sure you’ve seen it, but to explain, That Pink Door is a darling light pink door at a …
“The Salton Sea used to draw a larger crowd than Yosemite as a tropical lakeside getaway.” It’s baffling to see a statement like this because of how bizarrely abandoned it now stands. Like Death Valley, The Salton Sea is well below sea level. Once a …
Rhyolite is a ghost town about 45 minutes outside of Death Valley National Park. It was nice change of scenery after being 282 feet below sea level and exploring golden canyons. I am not sure if it was the overcast day, the location, or knowing …