I would visit Petersburg as a child because my dad’s dad, whom we refer to as “Papa Wolf,” lived there with our Grams. We would fly from California to Juneau, and then Juneau to Petersburg. Once we got to...
While I’ve lived in California my whole life, I’ve always considered Seattle my second home. My mom grew up there and all of my family on her side still live there. It’s where we spend all of our family...
There are 137 islands that make up the state of Hawaiʻi. The six main islands in Hawaii are Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Lānaʻi, Molokai, Maui and the island of Hawaiʻi. Out of these six, there are four that have...
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...
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...
Travelling the world is quite a thrilling experience, and trains, cars, planes and buses aren't the only way to get around. There are lots of other unique and unusual modes of transport from around the world. From trains made of bamboo...
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...