San Francisco in a Day: Essential Stops for an Amazing Visit

San Francisco was never on my list of cities I thought I would go and visit, but when my job took me two hours away from it and I had some down time, I felt the challenge to see of what all I can tour in a short period of time. With less than 12 hours, I got to visit seven of the most iconic landmarks of San Francisco.

THE FIRE WAVE – VALLEY OF FIRE’S MOST BEAUTIFUL TRAIL

Right outside of Las Vegas there is a valley that is on fire! With a little over an hour away, near Overton, you can reach the oldest and largest State Park in Nevada. It is known around the world due to its 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstones burrowed in gray and tan limestone, petrified trees, and petroglyphs that are over 2,000 years old.

See The Beauty of the Ocean at Okinawa’s Amazing Aquarium

Living in Okinawa brought me closer to nature. With an easy access to the ocean I quickly fell in love with it. The…

HORSESHOE BEND WILL MAKE YOUR ROAD TRIP BETTER

It is finally spring and many travelers are hitting the road to destinations all over the United States. People in search of nature…

SEVEN MAGIC MOUNTAINS LAS VEGAS, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

When I first moved back to the United States I had to stay in Los Angeles over a weekend to pickup my car that…

HOW TO CONQUER CINQUE TERRE IN ONE DAY

On my second trip to Pisa I wanted to take advantage of exploring the Ligurian coast between Porto Venere and Monterosso. This area…

THE GRAND CANYON WILL MAKE YOUR JAW DROP

Throughout my hikes I have encountered trails that go through beautiful canyons that have left me appreciate what mother nature can nurture. Living…

JAPAN’S GREAT CORAL BARRIER REEF IS IN OKINAWA PERFECTURE

On one of my travels, while living in Japan, I had the chance to visit Miyako-Jima. It is truly a hidden gem! …

CALICO TANKS TRAIL ENDS WITH A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF VEGAS

Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area is one of my favorite places to visit since I have been living in Las Vegas. I truly…

RHYOLITE GHOST TOWN – A VISIT TO REMNANTS OF THE PAST

Today I explored Rhyolite, a historic mining town that was founded in 1905 which quickly declined after the gold dried out in 1910 [...]