What do you do when visiting one of the most famous cities in the world but have only 24 hours to spend? Well, you should try to make the most of those 24 hours, cover what you can, and vow to return later to explore more! That is precisely what...

Are you planning a road trip along some of the most beautiful places in California? Well, while exploring Northern California, two must-visit places are Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe. Think towering mountains, thunderous waterfalls, and peaceful meadows in Yosemite, while there are fun and adventurous activities around Lake Tahoe....

SeaWorld is a theme park with a twist. While on the one hand, it is a regular amusement park with rides, roller coasters, and other adventurous activities, the “twist” comes in the form of the presence of marine animals. Here, you can see incredible marine animal shows such as the...

Being a resident of California for nearly a decade, I have made several trips to the beautiful city of San Diego over the years. Incidentally, every time I visit this city, I am amazed at how much beauty, adventure, and relaxation it has to offer. With sunny beaches, world-class cuisine,...

Are you traveling to San Francisco or live in the Bay Area? Even though San Francisco has a wide variety of activities that could keep you amused for weeks, there are plenty of places to explore beyond. The awesome thing about this city is that you can ski the slopes...

One cold February morning, I woke up to miserable San Francisco rain and sighed. California was under partial lockdown, and the weather was not cooperating (What can I say? SF peeps do not do any temperature variations whatsoever!). I frantically started looking at the weather-forecast for the next few days...

Joshua Tree National Park is a desert located close to Palm Springs (less than an hour’s drive away, 38 miles) and within a couple of hours’ drive away from Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. If you are planning to visit any of these cities for a weekend, this...

I lay my eyes on what seems like a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie – an undulating landscape filled with turquoise springs and mud pots with a twist! They are all smoking or hissing and letting out a distinctive smell of rotten eggs, transporting me instantly back to...

“How much longer?”, I ask, heaving and clutching my chest while trying at the same time, to ensure my mask does not fall off. “Just half a mile more”, my friend responds, easily carrying a 10 pound backpack containing water, some food, a picnic blanket, layers of clothing, and not...