Despite the huge popularity of Joshua Tree, there are not a ton of places to stay within close driving distance to the park. We were not planning to camp, so needed a place to stay, ideally close to the park since our visit was short (in other words, we weren't going to drive … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2017
How to Visit & Tips for St. Anne Marine National Park and Ile Moyenne in the Seychelles
St.Without a private yacht (by far the best way to travel, I'd presume...), you will need to either rent a daily charter or take a tour out to the St. Anne National Marine Park and Ile Moyenne, which are a quick boat ride from the main island of Mahe. There are a few tour … [Read more...]
How To Make the Most of a Short Visit to Joshua Tree National Park
A family wedding in Temecula this spring was the most perfect excuse to go somewhere we had not been: the desert! Joshua Tree National Park was only a short (2ish hour) drive from Temecula, so we decided to head there for 2 nights and enjoy the sights and some hiking. We had … [Read more...]
Finding an Open Water Swim in Cape Cod: Tales of Sharks & Ponds
I did a lot of googling when we were headed to Cape Cod - I wanted to get an open water swim in, and even thought about bringing my wetsuit, but ultimately didn't have space in my carry on. I think I just missed a Cape Cod tri, too! Next time... I got some good tidbits of … [Read more...]
