Though I decided to renew my hosting, I didn't renew my interest in blogging.... In the last six months, so much has happened: slightly different job, new house and lots of insanity in the middle. Staging a house and buying a house is quite the adventure, but now that we are … [Read more...]
Where to Stay in Joshua Tree, California: Review of Desert Lilly B&B
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...]
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...]
Visiting Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge: Sanibel Island, Florida
Despite the fact that we go to Sanibel every year, we actually had never been to Ding Darling together: DH had never been, and it has been many years since I have. So this year, we made a point to go to J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge (website). Word to the … [Read more...]