Published January 2022 Mountain life is often romanticized. Just imagine: you’re in an adorable log cabin with a warm fire crackling in the background. A litter of small huskies runs around the living room and there’s mulled wine and tacos for dinner. Snow is fluttering down outside the window. Looks like a dream, doesn’t it? …
For the last five years, every Christmas has had an element of travel. When I reflect back on my last five Christmas holiday seasons, I feel so much joy. My passion for travel and adventure and spending time with Nick, have been the most central themes in my life. Since I met Nick in 2017, …
I headed to Austin for a Thanksgiving adventure with Nick and my family. It was just as special the second time around. Here are 3 of the best travel experiences in Austin, Texas. Soaking Up the Sunshine Along the Ann and Roy Butler Trail Hands down, the most memorable part of Austin was when we …
This Friday, for work, I headed up to Opening Day at Mammoth Mountain to get coverage for my job managing social at Visit Mammoth. I had never snowboarded outside of New Zealand, and didn’t know quite what to expect. I was pretty overwhelmed juggling creating content from my DSLR camera, GoPro, and phone while navigating …
We took a fall day trip to Yosemite this year right before the Tioga Pass closed. This past weekend, we drove from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite National Park for a day trip. Knowing the Tioga Pass would close sometime in October, we saw that the weather was going to be warm and sunny and made …
I’ve been settling in Mammoth for the past week and to say the least, I am overwhelmed with outdoors information! It’s like an information overload in the best possible way. Here I’ll list some of Mammoth’s Lakes that I found particularly stunning and accessible. Twin Lakes Elevation: 8,600 feet Activities: Walking, fishing, biking, camping, kayaking, …
It Was Time For Change Hey! So I moved countries, cities, climates, cultures and communities this week. What a time for change. Living in Queenstown, New Zealand was a life-changing experience and such an unforgettable two years. It wasn’t my plan to move back to the United States and I actually wasn’t even considering it, …
Here I’ll describe 3 of my favorite ways to spend the day in beautiful Santa Barbara, California. Much of that has to do with tacos, picnicking, and being by the beach. I was born and raised in SB. Since growing up here, I’ve returned to spend a few weeks with my family ever year. Morning …
Cromwell offers delicious wine, stunning vistas and small-town charm that is the perfect getaway from the rush of Auckland or the buzz of touristy Queenstown. Head to Cromwell to get off the beaten-track. I was given the opportunity to first visit Cromwell back in 2020 after Covid. The valley is a unique area of New …
Just the highlights of people’s lives are broadcasted on social media. All the accomplishments, beautiful views, and the picture-perfect curated moments are presented to the world. But what about the not-so-good days, difficult feelings, and the times where life doesn’t go as planned? Ultimately, social media cannot replace human connection although many people treat it …