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Palm Springs: Off the Beaten Path
Palm Springs is my home away from home. And every time I come, I never feel I have enough time to do and see everything I want to, which is probably one of the reasons I keep coming back. Palm Springs and the surrounding areas are the exact opposite of what I usually look for … Continue reading Palm Springs: Off the Beaten Path
Checking (Back) In: Mental Health and COVID-19
It’s been a very long time since I posted, and I take full responsibility for that. I don’t know about you guys, but for me, the past five months have quite literally been a roller coaster. I look back on my Mental Health Check In Post from May, and wow! While this post has some … Continue reading Checking (Back) In: Mental Health and COVID-19
Checking In: Mental Health and COVID-19
It’s May 1st and according to the mayor of Los Angeles (where I live), shelter-in-place is mandated for another 15 days due to COVID-19. Personally, I think I can duke it out another two weeks. I’ve already got six weeks skin in the game… Or is it seven now? I lost count. Although I have … Continue reading Checking In: Mental Health and COVID-19
Four DIY Travel Projects to Fight Quarantine Boredom
Wherever you may be in the world right now, you have been likely told by government officials to stay home due to COVID-19 (most widely known as Coronavirus)… and have been doing so for the past month. I’m currently in Los Angeles, and our local shelter-in-place mandate has been extended to May 15. That’s a … Continue reading Four DIY Travel Projects to Fight Quarantine Boredom
Viva La Vida: Mexico City
Let me be perfectly honest. I never had any desire to travel to Mexico City. I’d heard from other travelers that the city is a must and also super affordable. Still, Mexico City was not on my bucket list of must-go travel destinations. After visiting twice, I regret that it wasn’t. Ciudad de México (CDMX) … Continue reading Viva La Vida: Mexico City
29 Things I Learned Before My 29th Birthday
In four days, I’ll officially be in the last year of my twenties. It’s a little scary to think about the fact that I’ll be 365 days from the big 3-0. To be completely truthful, I wouldn’t mind being 29 forever (ha!). My early twenties were full of uncertainty but I was full of drive. … Continue reading 29 Things I Learned Before My 29th Birthday
5 Cities to Celebrate NYE and Have an Epic Time
So here we are on the last day of 2019… the last day of the 2010’s decade. This calls for a celebration ya’ll! But if you’re like me, your New Year’s Eve plans came together super last minute, or perhaps you don’t have any plans at all. Finding a place to count down into the … Continue reading 5 Cities to Celebrate NYE and Have an Epic Time
Meals Without Borders: Pan con Chumpe
The turkey is a must-have item at most people’s Thanksgiving tables, but it’s also the that doesn’t get much love. My experience with baked turkey is that I’m constantly finding different ways to add moisture to it, whether it be gravy or the juice that sits at the bottom of the pan. Luckily the bird … Continue reading Meals Without Borders: Pan con Chumpe
Four MORE Reasons Every Woman Should Solo Travel
A few weeks ago, I wrote about traveling alone as a woman and gave four reasons why it is A MUST for all women. The mass response was amazing (thank you!). I felt I might have inspired some gals to test their boundaries and go for it. In case you’re still contemplating, perhaps this piece … Continue reading Four MORE Reasons Every Woman Should Solo Travel