The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
After hiking for three days and waking up at 3 AM, my friend Jessie and I stepped into Machu Picchu in the early morning fog. When the clouds started to clear we got this amazing view! Hiking the Inca Trail … Continue reading The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Gulf to Table along the Florida Coast
Most people have heard of “farm to table,” a local food movement aimed at delivering high quality, fresh ingredients straight to consumers (often at restaurants). In coastal communities bordering the Gulf of Mexico, a new movement is taking shape: Gulf … Continue reading Gulf to Table along the Florida Coast
Create Your Own World Using Photoshop
Tutorial day! This is the first time I am writing a photo-editing tutorial, so please excuse me if something is unclear, and feel free to ask questions in the comment section if you are having troubles going through the workflow! … Continue reading Create Your Own World Using Photoshop
Cobb’s Landing in Fort Pierce, FL
There’s nothing that screams vacation more than stopping in for a cold drink at a waterfront Tikibar, after perusing the local farmers market at the Fort Pierce City Marina, Florida. Continue reading Cobb’s Landing in Fort Pierce, FL
Parque de La Flor
As a fan of public art and public parks, Parque de La Flor in Palermo, Buenos Aires is right up my alley. The reflection of the sky in the silvery petals is especially dramatic at sunset. Continue reading Parque de La Flor
Sally Lightfoot Crabs of the Galápagos
by Nina Oberg. The Sally Lightfoot Crab can be found all over the island of San Cristobal. Commonly known as the zayapa, these crabs start out with a black shell which blends in with the lava rocks they live on. … Continue reading Sally Lightfoot Crabs of the Galápagos
Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain
After waking up at an ungodly hour, my friends Jessie, Kathryn and I drove to the top of Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park to be some of the first to see the sunrise in the United States. We were … Continue reading Acadia National Park’s Cadillac Mountain
Camping in Tomales Bay
View from a private beach campsite on Tomales Bay in Point Reyes National Seashore. Only accessible by kayak. Continue reading Camping in Tomales Bay
Birding in Wastewater
Wastewater treatment facilities don’t seem like great places to see wildlife. However, throughout the country the holding ponds associated with these areas are often amazing places to spot hundreds of bird species. At one such site in Okaloosa County, my … Continue reading Birding in Wastewater
Misty Mountain Getaway
On the porch of our cozy cabin in the woods, in the absence of the city soundscape, I could hear the leaves above shudder from the impact of each raindrop. Despite this week being spring break, while others escape to … Continue reading Misty Mountain Getaway
Sedona in the Spring
My pup Stevie and I recently added another place to our travel repertoire: Sedona, Arizona! Immediately when we drove into town we had to slam on the brakes for a pack of four Javelinas, a wild pig that are apparently … Continue reading Sedona in the Spring
San Francisco Skyline
On clear days, one of my favorite things to do is take a drive (or a bike ride) across the Golden Gate bridge and watch the sun set over the bay and San Francisco skyline. Continue reading San Francisco Skyline