Things to Do in Mount Shasta for a Weekend Trip

July 7, 2020

6 Min Read

Mount Shasta is the perfect destination if you’re looking for a weekend getaway from the Bay Area or if you find yourself passing through the Northern California region. Just one hour north of Redding California, Mount Shasta dominates the sky standing at 14,179 feet tall and can be seen from anywhere in the region. Its mountain vistas and crystal clear alpine lakes offer tons of activities and spectacular views.

After months of sheltering in place in San Francisco I was eager to spend some time hiking, taking photos, stargazing, and set my sights on a weekend in Mount Shasta. Let’s walk through my weekend itinerary where I stayed, ate, activities, and how I stayed safe traveling during Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Places That Will Pay You to Travel After Coronavirus

June 23, 2020

For now, traveling will look very different for the foreseeable future, but things are starting to look up. Despite no vaccine travelers are finding themselves on planes, visiting amusement parks, dining outside at their favorite restaurants, and countries are starting to open their borders. People are expected to wear masks, socially distance themselves, and self quarantine for two weeks. For those eager to unlock their wanderlust and get back to crossing off items on their bucket list, here’s a list of countries that will pay you to travel after coronavirus.

Top 5 Instagram Spots to Celebrate 83 Years of the Golden Gate Bridge

May 29, 2020

One of the world’s most iconic structures is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. The Golden Gate Bridge first opened on May 27th, 1973 and ever since then it’s been cemented in history through dozens of pop culture moments from Star Trek, X-Men: The Last Stand, and Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Here’s to wishing the Golden Gate Bridge a very happy birthday and celebrating 83 years.

To celebrate 83 years, I’m going to share the top five Instagram spots to capture the Golden Gate Bridge. I’ve also included a bunch of fun facts at the bottom of this post, check them out!

Why Your Next Vacation Should be with One Bag

May 26, 2020

I’m not a light traveler. My last vacation I had a backpack for my camera gear, a backpack for hiking gear, and a duffel for clothes, swimsuits, and shoes. It was too much, I decided to challenge myself. For a 3 week trip to New Zealand during the winter I wanted to carry only a single backpack. I asked myself how was I going to possibly pack everything I needed into a single carry on? I figured it out and I wanted to share exactly how I did it.

The secret? Pack only the essentials, stop packing your fears.

Tips, Tricks, and Apps for Planning Any Trip

May 16, 2020

It’s 2016 and I’m about to embark on my first vacation traveling solo. If you haven’t already check out my blog post “8 Reasons Why Everyone Should Solo Travel Once.” This wasn’t my first trip by any means, I’ve been fortunate enough to explore all over the United States by this point. I’ve always been that friend that says “just tell me when, where, and how much.” When it came time to plan my own trip I felt lost on where to even start.

Traveling doesn’t have to be confusing! There’s hundreds apps, blogs, and tips out there to help. I’ve complied a list of my favorite tips, tricks, and apps I use every time when planning a trip.