The name, Death Valley, might conjure up post-apocalyptic imagery of dust-covered skeletons locked in silent screams while clutching fistfuls of sand, but don’t let it dissuade you. To disregard this stunningly beautiful and utterly alien wasteland would be to miss out on an experience of a lifetime. The colorfully psychedelic canyons, searingly stark flatlands, oddly lush […]
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Kayaking The LA River: A Best Kept Secret Summertime Adventure
For just a few short months every year, the Los Angeles River is open for the curious and adventurous explorer. Most people know the river from movies – its name bringing to mind a dry concrete wasteland filled with refuse and weeds, as featured in the famous chase scene in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. However, the […]
20 Things You Must See In Northern Iceland
Often overlooked for the popular sites of the Golden Circle and Southern coast, the sparsely populated northern region of Iceland offers dramatic vistas, austere landscapes and a magic all its own. Here are 20 things you must see in northern Iceland as you point your compass north. For the purposes of this post, we are […]
How To Enjoy The Best Of Joshua Tree In A Weekend
With the strong allure of the desert and its close proximity to Los Angeles, Joshua Tree has become a quirky weekend alternative to the glitzy design-centric Palm Springs. Here’s how to enjoy the best of Joshua Tree in a weekend. Joshua Tree’s growing scene of yoga studios, art galleries, coffee bars, live music, natural food […]