Growing up I always read stories about historical figures such as the Apostle Paul, and Timothy walking around Ephesus, speaking to large crowds of people. As someone who loves history, I was entranced thinking about all the years of...
As a young girl, I was best friends with a classmate who had family in Phoenix, and I would occasionally drive out there with them to stay for a week. This is when I was first introduced to the...
Tucked amongst large volcanoes in Guatemala lies the city of Antigua, a town that seems to jump out of a story book. Multi colored buildings, centuries old architecture, and rich indigenous culture combine to create one of the most...
While many misidentify Anchorage as the capital of Alaska, they are not wildly off target as it is by far the most populated part of the state. I have an aunt, uncle and cousin that live in this one...
Giant redwoods, towering sequoias, looming boulders, mountain faces like skyscrapers, these are all commonplace in the national parks in California. Navigating these great areas can be overwhelming for newcomers so I have laid out a guide to the best...
Ever since I was little, my grandparents have owned a timeshare on Kauai and have welcomed me and my family into the indescribable beauty that is the oldest of the Hawaiian islands. Therefore, while I may be biased, Kauai...
If you were to ask me to close my eyes and describe my happy place it would sound a little something like this: I’m laying under the sun, soft white sand covers my feet like a warm blanket as...
I have spent countless summers up in Ketchikan with my family. My Dad grew up and lived half of his life there and my Grandma and Grandfather still live there today, so it’s always been a place close to...
Named “The Last Frontier” because of its vast areas of unpopulated wilderness, Alaska is the perfect location for travelers to step outside of their normal routines and experience the raw unfiltered beauty of the world. From high mountain peaks...
Remember in the summers when you went over to your grandmother's place and you could do anything, watch whatever you want, eat the most delicious food and just exist without any rules or impositions? That's what Lamakaan feels like....