I threw on my thin, strappy dress, grabbed the sage offering and a pile of firewood, and stepped out into the unknown. As I entered the grounds, it was obvious that I had no idea what was going on. I placed the wood on a pile and went to stand by everyone else, unaware that …
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This summer I experienced something that is pretty high on most peoples bucket lists. I took a road trip up the West Coast of America from San Luis Obispo (SLO), Ca through to Seattle, Wa. Honestly, I didn’t even realise what an amazing opportunity I was having at the ripe age of 21 until after …
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Imagine waking up in a tranquil woody campsite, cooking and eating in the fresh open air and then spending the warm, sunny day hiking up, down, and through hoodoos. Well that’s just what you can do whilst staying at Bryce Canyon, Utah. Bryce Canyon Campgrounds Jacob and I were lucky enough to arrive at the …
I had been wanting to visit New Orleans for a long time, and as my family were unfortunately unable to come and visit me in San Luis Obispo, we decided this would be where we would meet. We had planned to meet at the airport in Houston, TX. All was going to plan, my parents …
A week in New Orleans: alligators, plantations and humid heat Read More »
Whilst travelling over summer, we had made a rough plan of where we wanted to visit but still had some time to fill. The night before we had to leave Bryce Canyon we were searching online for the next place we wanted to visit, it had to be near by and interesting. We stumbled across the …
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“This is the perfect weather for bouldering,” sang my friend. She was excited. The sky has stayed grey lately. It’s what we’ve been waiting for in San Luis Obispo after an autumnal heat wave. My friend is Alyssa. My true reason for visiting Bishop’s Peak to climb was to photograph and interview her my university’s …
After travelling the West Coast this summer, Portland really sticks out in my mind for the amount of amazing food options. The city is filled with exciting bakeries, restaurants and cafes. For those of us with dietary requirements, (see my article on negotiating a gluten free world) Portland is like heaven on Earth. For me I …
I have a dire urge to write about Kauai although I know the locals would condemn me for it. Kauai is still considered very rural, undeveloped, and thus un-bothered. The entire island of Kauai is also drenched in nature; I’ve heard many people call it the “Garden of Eden” of Hawaii. Kauai: a safe haven …
Angels landing is the most famous hike at Zion National park, Utah and possibly of all the hikes in the National Park system. It is a 5 mile round trip, with an elevation gain of 1488 feet (454 meters). The reason this hike is so famous is that for the final 1/2 mile stretch the …
Whenever I think back to memorable experiences, I always notice that the most memorable are the unexpected encounters with nature. Such experiences are the driving force behind this article. I’m recalling an encounter I had that humbles me and drives me to creativity. The encounter was with a turtle. Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica …