My first visit to Asia is now in the books! After having the Golden Hands Bridge saved in my phone for literal years, I finally made it in person. This year I have knocked off 2 major bucketlist items + I couldn't be happier. This trip made me pinch myself to make sure it wasn't just all a dream.
This page is a general overview of the destination, with direct links to blog posts that are specific to each location down below.
VIETNAM
California's diverse landscapes offer endless adventures for nature lovers and urban explorers alike. From vibrant cities to breathtaking national parks, there's something for everyone.
Featured Highlights:
Yosemite National Park - Famous for its stunning granite cliffs, waterfalls, giant sequoias, and diverse wildlife.
San Francisco - Explore the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and vibrant neighborhoods.
Los Angeles - Visit Hollywood, Griffith Observatory, and diverse cultural districts.
Saigon - Ho Chi Minh
Big Sur - Famous for its rugged coastline, scenic drive along Highway 1.
Santa Monica - Known for its iconic pier, sandy beaches, and vibrant promenade.
Monterey Bay - Great for whale watching, the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Cannery Row.
San Diego - Home to beautiful beaches, Balboa Park, and the historic Gaslamp Quarter.
California's coastline offers beautiful beaches, iconic landmarks, charming coastal towns, and incredible marine life. Perfect for beachgoers, surfers, and anyone looking to relax by the sea.
Featured Highlights:
Da nang
Lake Tahoe - Offers premier skiing and snowboarding resorts like Heavenly, Northstar, and Squaw Valley.
Mount Shasta - Provides opportunities for skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing in a less crowded setting.
Mammoth Mountain - Known for its extensive terrain and long ski season.
Big Bear Lake - Popular for its family-friendly ski resorts and cozy mountain cabins.
California's mountains provide fantastic opportunities for winter sports and activities. From world-class ski resorts to serene snowy landscapes, there's plenty to explore during the colder months.
Featured Highlights:
Ba Na Hills
Let's Dig Deeper
destination highlight
This city has truly surpassed all my expectations. There are times that I go to a new place after searching high and low through all of social media + other travel blogger's websites, only to be disappointed when I finally arrive to the destination. For this trip, I refused to look into much. There was 2-3 things that I had heard about and had on my list of things to see. The rest was decided in real time based off of recommendations - let me tell you, it turned out wonderfully!
Here is us on Book Street, with the author of this novel, Tales of Saigon. This women's novel is a telling of her childhood through the Vietnam War and living under Communism.
Here’s what you can expect from the blog posts for each of the three visited locations: Athens, Ios, and Santorini.
I am going to break down all the specifics of the trip, highlighting all the places we went, what we ate, the hotels we stayed at and most importantly, giving you realistic exceptions for your trip!
I believe in full transparency when it comes to my travels, so buckled up! We are about to go through the good, the bad, and then back to the good, because I don’t believe on dwelling on the past or spending too much time discussing the negative things in life!
