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Anza Borrego Wildflowers | Visiting Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Anza Borrego Wildflowers | Visiting Anza Borrego Desert State Park

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Why You Should Visit Anza Borrego Desert State Park Anza Borrego Desert State Park is one of those destinations that once you get it under your skin you can’t stop thinking about when you’ll get back. From the variety of hiking trail, the beautiful desert landscape, the seasonal Swainson’s hawk watching, and the fields and fields of wildflowers, there is so much nature to explore. If you find yourself in Southern California, you must make sure to visit this very…

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Huntington Beach Coffee the Top 5 Spots to Visit

Huntington Beach Coffee the Top 5 Spots to Visit

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Top Coffee Spots in Surf City USA |Huntington Beach Coffee Huntington Beach, California also known as Surf City USA is a great place to kick back relax and enjoy a seaside vacation. The laid-back attitude and pace of Huntington Beach makes it the perfect spot to stroll Main Street, walk out on the iconic HB pier, and wander the beach trail with a cup of coffee in your hand. It’s an activity Lemon and I always enjoy! Let’s chat about…

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Float Fest | How to View the Rose Parade Floats

Float Fest | How to View the Rose Parade Floats

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Attending Float Fest It’s time to get in the Rose Parade spirit and attend Float Fest! I’ve always had the desire to go to the Rose Bowl Parade. I’ve watched the floats year after year on TV and wondered what it would be like to view in person. There, I sit on New Year’s Day mesmerized by all the colors and flowers dancing down Colorado Boulevard! Such an inspiring and beautiful way to start the new year. But I must…

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Remembering Pearl Harbor | Tips to Make Your Visit to Pearl Harbor Memorable

Remembering Pearl Harbor | Tips to Make Your Visit to Pearl Harbor Memorable

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Many of you probably aren’t fully aware but Hawaii is my 2nd home. I have been traveling to the Aloha State once or twice a year for about 27 years now to visit family that lives on Oahu. I moved to Hawaii when I was 18 to go to college and lived on Oahu for a little more than 5 years. I’ve lived in areas like Saint Louis Heights, Moiliili, and Makiki. Hawaii is magical to me and holds a…

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Let Fido Be Your Co-Pilot | Traveling With Your Pets | Guide to Flying With a Dog

Let Fido Be Your Co-Pilot | Traveling With Your Pets | Guide to Flying With a Dog

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Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend…never owned a dog! Traveling with a pet can be stressful. Stressful for them and stressful for you. However, if you are able to prepare yourself and your pet for the trip it will save you and your best friend from that dreaded travel anxiety. Lemon and I have shared many hours traveling together by plane and car.  At this point I must pat myself (and Lemonhead) on the back, cause we got this $h!+ down…

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Cape Reinga
Cape Reinga New Zealand | Day Trip to Cape Reinga | Visiting Cape Reinga Lighthouse

Cape Reinga New Zealand | Day Trip to Cape Reinga | Visiting Cape Reinga Lighthouse

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No vacation to the North Island of New Zealand is complete without a day trip to Cape Reinga. Located at the northern end of the North Island, Cape Reinga gives you the rare opportunity to see two large bodies of ocean water collide with one another. This is the point where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea meet. And the lucky spectators here can witness the two currents fighting and pushing their way towards one another. The waves seeming to…

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Budget Friendly London Itinerary | Top London Budget Travel Tips | London Travel

Budget Friendly London Itinerary | Top London Budget Travel Tips | London Travel

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Looking to explore London but not looking to break the bank?! London can be quite an expensive city to explore. Especially for fellow Americans when the exchange rate is looking rather lopsided. Cashing in your US dollars for pounds can literally bring you to tears if you weren’t ready for the exchange rate. So if you want to enjoy your trip to London and still have a saving account after, read on for some of my favorite free and inexpensive activities…

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Top 2 Yosemite National Park Winter Hiking

Top 2 Yosemite National Park Winter Hiking

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Yosemite National Park Winter Hiking In a previous post here, I went over a lot of the benefits of visiting Yosemite National Park in the winter, however I would be lying if I didn’t tell you that there are also some drawbacks. Some of those drawbacks being that some trails are closed, some roads are not accessible, and the quickly changing weather can make for dangerous conditions all around you! We ran into some of these drawbacks when hiking on…

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Avenue of The Giants | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Shrine Drive Thru Tree | Northern California Redwoods

Avenue of The Giants | Humboldt Redwoods State Park | Shrine Drive Thru Tree | Northern California Redwoods

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Hello from Northern California and Avenue of the Giants! On the agenda today was exploring the massive redwoods I have so longed to be surrounded by. There was going to be nothing stopping me from seeing these puppies… No rainstorm, traffic jam, or a sleepy Lemonhead could keep me away!  I’ve read outstanding reviews on the 31-mile scenic drive known as Avenue of the Giants. And boy it didn’t disappoint….. Welcome to the other side of the rabbit hole my…

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West Coast Road Trip | Northern California Coastal Road Trip | Oregon Bound Road Trip

West Coast Road Trip | Northern California Coastal Road Trip | Oregon Bound Road Trip

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The last 24 hours have been fun and hectic to kick off this Oregon road trip extravaganza! Couple reasons why… For anyone following the weather you know that Northern California has been getting hit hard with winter rain storms which has caused floods and a plethora of other lovely problems. I have two people (my mom and one of my best friends from college) and a Lemonhead (my dog duh) joining me on this trip. And don’t get me wrong I…

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