Exploring life's off-the-beaten-path options.
Do you know there is a National Recreational Area 15 miles from Las Vegas? Yes, you can hike and be surrounded by nature after a 45 minute drive from The Strip. I am referring to the Red Rock Canyon. I have wanted to visit this place forever. During my last visit to Sin City, my [...]
Last week, I posted about my experience visiting the Skywalk and Eagle Point in the Gran Canyon West. This a part of the main canyon located in the Hualapai Indian Reservation. The Hualapai are in charge of managing this piece of land and they have all the facilities in place for the visitor to have [...]
The cold has been hitting us for the last couple of days. I know we are in winter but it didn’t feel like it since we have been experiencing temperatures of 70 and 80 degrees lately. These cold days brought Hawaii to my memory. Yeah, thoughts about a warm and gorgeous place suit perfectly my [...]
When people think of National Parks located in California, they think about Yosemite or Death Valley. Maybe the Sequoia Park comes to their mind. But a few people think about Joshua Tree National Park. In fact, you may have never heard about this place. However, there is something I can tell you about this place: [...]
What do you think? Is San Francisco the greatest city in the world? I have heard numerous arguments in favor of crowning the Bay City as one of the best in the world. Well, at least the best in the United States. Some say the city offers everything; great food, interesting architecture, eclectic residents, great [...]
One time my friends and I were walking around Times Square in New York City. Suddenly, one of my friends stopped and looked stunned. I asked her what was going on. She responded: “You are not going to believe it but Samuel Jackson is in front of that building over there. People are even asking [...]
Take a look at the following photos and tell me what you see. Where are those buildings located? At a city in France? Cold, cold. At a town in Spain? Well, you are getting there. These beautiful, European-style buildings are located at the Balboa Park in sunny San Diego, California. They have [...]
I want to finish telling you about my adventures at Catalina Island before I forget. I already told you about my walking tour around Avalon, the main town in the island. Plus, I described my visit to the hidden castle and the magical garden (also known as Avalon Botanical Gardens). The most exciting part of [...]
Guess what? A lot of you guys loved last week’s post about the city of Avalon located in Catalina Island. So, this week, I have decided to post once more about this idyllic place. Hopefully, you guys are not getting bored. But let’s face it. Who can get bored of this amazing place? After discovering [...]
Earlier this year, I visited Santa Catalina Island. For those of you who are not familiar with this place, Catalina Island (as it is usually called) is located off the coast of Southern California at 22 miles south-southwest of Los Angeles. Actually, really close but a world away from the big city. For years, I [...]
Hello! I’m glad to meet you. My name is Ruth. I like to bond with people by sharing stories, anecdotes and experiences. This blog is my way to share my stories for outstanding people willing to share the beauty of life.
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